Split travel guide
Navigating Pazar Green Market & Peškarija Fish Market
Split still shops at two morning markets: Pazar, the green market outside the palace's east wall, and Peškarija, the fish market in a 19th-century hall. This page covers where they are, what to buy, when to go and how to make a morning of them.
While figuring out your market morning is a critical piece of the puzzle, you will need to plan the rest of your itinerary, dining slots and sightseeing routes. Before you set out, make sure to read our definitive Split travel guide to map out your entire stay.
Split's markets at a glance
| Market | Where | What's there | When to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pazar (green market) | Outside the Silver Gate, on the palace's east side | Fruit, vegetables, cheese, olive oil, dried figs and lavender from the hinterland and the islands | Early, before 10 am |
| Peškarija (fish market) | Off Marmontova, west of the palace | The day's catch, including small local fish like sardines and anchovies | Mornings; it winds down by early afternoon |
Pazar, the green market
Farmers from the hinterland and the islands set up outside the Silver Gate on the palace's east side. Go early, before 10 am, for the best choice.
- What to buy: seasonal fruit, cheese, olive oil, dried figs and lavender.
- Cash: carry some euros; not every stall takes cards.
- Look around: it is a good place to see what is in season before you choose a restaurant.
Peškarija, the fish market
A 19th-century market hall off Marmontova, west of the palace, that still sets the rhythm of the city's kitchens. Come in the morning to see the day's catch.
- Look, don't cook: unless you have a kitchen, come to see the catch, then eat at a konoba nearby.
- Small fish: sardines (srdele) and anchovies (inćuni) are cheap and local.
- Timing: it winds down by early afternoon.
- Nearby: Kruščić bakery, at Obrov 6 near the fish market, bakes small-batch sourdough and pastries, mornings only, Monday to Saturday.
A market morning in Split
- Early: Pazar, before 10 am.
- Mid-morning: Peškarija for the catch, and pastries at Kruščić.
- Late morning: ask a konoba whether they serve marenda, the cheap mid-morning meal.
- Then: coffee on the Riva, the Split way.
What to plan next for your trip
Once you have sorted out your market morning, it's time to explore the rest of Dalmatia - Split. Know what to look for with our Dalmatian food checklist. Then pick a table from our guide to the best konobas in Split.