Major city · Croatia
Baska VodaBaška Voda
Go for 1–2 nights as a quiet base on the Makarska Riviera: pebble beaches, a short promenade and ferry access to the islands, but no major sights that demand more time.
Baska Voda is a compact resort town 48 km south of Split, with a 2 km pebble beach, a handful of churches and a small old town. It works best as a low-key coastal stop between Split and Makarska, or as a base for day trips to Hvar, Brač and the Biokovo mountain range. Most visitors stay one or two nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, peak prices)
- Airport
- SPU
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Croatia ↗Croatia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Croatian sources for your passport.
- Croatia ↗Book car ferries and popular catamarans ahead in summer; foot passengers still need to be early for the busiest routes.
- Croatia ↗Split and Dubrovnik fine visitors for walking shirtless or in swimwear away from beaches; carry a cover-up.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Baska Voda192 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Baska Voda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR) since 2023.Croatia-wide
- SIM or eSIMHrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks (Tisak) and shops; ID required.Croatia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and good everywhere, including islands (some small islands rely on piped or tanked water — ask).Croatia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service, in cash.Croatia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Croatia-wide
- SafetyBaska Voda is a safe resort town.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; public toilets in old towns cost €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).Croatia-wide
- Emergency numbers192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany island restaurants, hotels and museums close November–March.Croatia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSPU Split Airport (About 55 km (34 mi) north; shuttle bus to Split then the coastal bus to Baska Voda, or a direct transfer (check).).SPU Split Airport (About 34 mi (55 km) north; shuttle bus to Split then the coastal bus to Baska Voda, or a direct transfer (check).).
- Getting aroundWalk: the promenade and old town are flat and compact.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso at a bar)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (draught, 0.5 L)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Makarska€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedPrivate apartment (studio), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedPrivate apartment (studio), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SPU Split Airport (About 55 km (34 mi) north; shuttle bus to Split then the coastal bus to Baska Voda, or a direct transfer (check).)SPU Split Airport (About 34 mi (55 km) north; shuttle bus to Split then the coastal bus to Baska Voda, or a direct transfer (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baska Voda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the promenade and old town are flat and compact. For the villages of Bast and Promajna, use the local bus or a taxi. A car is useful for exploring the Makarska Riviera but not essential for the town itself.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
Local bus, about 10 min
Larger town with a longer promenade, more restaurants and a ferry to Sumartin on Brač.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus to Makarska (10 min), then catamaran to Hvar town (about 1 h)
Check the seasonal catamaran schedule; a full-day trip.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus to Makarska (10 min), ferry to Sumartin (30 min), then bus to Bol (30 min)
Zlatni Rat beach; a full-day trip.
Door to door: 1.25 h
Direct bus, about 1 h
Diocletian's Palace and the Riva; a day trip is tight but doable.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Seafront promenade
Hotels and apartments with beach access; most restaurants and bars are here.
Old town centre
Quieter, narrow streets; closer to the churches and the museum collections.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private apartment (studio)1 × 2 nights × €80 | €160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| Bus Split – Baska Voda, one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Catamaran Makarska – Hvar, one way2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €60 |
| Trip total≈ €166 per person per day, bed included | €664≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (espresso at a bar) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (draught, 0.5 L) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Grilled fish or meat dish | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pizza | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Ice cream (one scoop) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus to Makarska | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak season (Jul–Aug) fills accommodation early; book ahead.
- The beach is pebble, not sand; bring water shoes.
- Ferry schedules to the islands change seasonally; check in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 192
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 194
- General emergency
- 112
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Na ovu adresu, molimTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police192
- Fire193
- Ambulance194
- General emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Zagreb; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Split (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Split Airport → Baska Voda, shuttle: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), about 1 h (check)
- Bus Baska Voda → Makarska: €2–3 (≈ US$3–4), 10 min
- Catamaran Makarska → Hvar: about €12 (≈ US$14), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Bok — Hello (bok)
- Hvala — Thank you (hva-la)
- Molim — Please / You're welcome (mo-leem)
- Koliko? — How much? (ko-lee-ko)
- Gdje je plaža? — Where is the beach? (gdye ye pla-zha)
- Račun, molim — The bill, please (ra-choon mo-leem)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baska Voda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, peak prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Church of St. Lawrence, the malacological collection and the village of Bast.
- Eat pages with verified opening hours and last orders.
- Ferry and bus schedules with seasonal cutoffs.
- Beach page with water quality and access details.
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