Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt, Glovo
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Pašticada (Slow-cooked beef) or Trogirski Rafiol (Sweet almond pastry)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Restaurant Don Dino (offers high-end plant-based Mediterranean options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Gelato Bar Bella (Old Town); Đovani for traditional pastries
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Konzum, Tommy, Lidl (locatd on the mainland side)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Mall.hr, Ekupi.hr, Amazon.de (ships to Croatia)
- Grocery Delivery
- Konzum Online, Glovo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Trogir Riva (Waterfront promenade); Monaco Club (Trogir Bridge)
- Local Brewery
- LAB Split Craft Brewery (available at local bars); FAM Craft Beer
- Wine Bars
- Vintage Wine Bar (Old Town)
- Street Food Stalls
- Pekara Babic (24-hour bakery/Burek); Fast Food Raffaelo
- Popular International Cuisine
- Bocel (Luxury dining at ACI Marina)
Essentials
- City
- Trogir, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
- Population
- 13,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 65 Mbps (Fiber available in newer parts, 5G is strong)
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Croatia joined the Eurozone in 2023.
- Tap Water
- Drinkable (Extremely high quality from the Jadro river)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Hrvatski Telekom, A1, Telemach. Unlimited 7-day tourist SIM for €10 at Tisak kiosks.
- Banking for Expats
- Zaba (Zagrebačka banka), PBZ, Revolut (highly popular and accepted)
- Accommodation
- High-end stone houses in Old Town, modern apartments in Čiovo
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, but small cafes and local markets (Pazar) often require cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, Njuskalo.hr (local classifieds)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Trogir (approx. €25/night in shoulder season)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- The Old Town (UNESCO islet) for history and atmosphere
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Okrug Gornji (Čiovo Island) for sea views and lower monthly rates (€600-€900/month)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Saltwater Nomads (Split - 30 mins away) or locally: 'Trogir Hub' (Seasonal/Emerging)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Big Daddy (Okrug Gornji) or Caffe Bar Tin (Old Town) - quiet mornings with WiFi
- Networking Events
- Digital Nomad Croatia Meetups (mostly held in nearby Split)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Split & Dalmatia Facebook Group; Friday night drinks at the Riva
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Bolt (Frequent service between Trogir and Split Airport)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Trogir Outdoor (Rentals from €15/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Okrug Copacabana Beach (2km from center); Medena Beach
- Top Regional Airline
- Croatia Airlines
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Eurowings, EasyJet (via Split Airport SPU - 5km away)
- Highway Access
- A1 Motorway (E65) - 'Dalmatina' entrance at Plano (10 mins away)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Trogir Main Bus Station (Kneza Trpimira 2)
- Public Transport Passes
- Promet Split App; Single zones approx. €1.50 - €2.50
- Regional Travel
- Bura Line Ferry to Split (€7, 1 hour), Bus Line 37 to Split Airport/City (€2.50)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Dom Zdravlja Trogir (Clinic); KBC Split (Major hospital 25km away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Brown Beach House Spa & Wellness
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Gym Trogir (near the Lidl supermarket); Guliver Fitness (Split)
- Laundry Services
- Self-Service Laundry Trogir (Ulica kardinala Alojzija Stepinca)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- St. Lawrence Cathedral (The Portal by Master Radovan)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Trogir City Museum (Muzej grada Trogira)
- Historical Sites
- Kamerlengo Fortress (15th century Venetian castle)
- Religious Sites
- Church of St. Sebastian; Benedictine Monastery of St. Nicholas
- Annual Events
- Trogir Cultural Summer (July-August); Moondance Festival (Techno)
- Cultural Districts
- The UNESCO-protected Islet (Old Town)
- Theater Venues
- Open-air performances at Kamerlengo Castle
- Local Markets
- Trogir Green Market (Pazar) - incredible local olive oil and honey
- Music Scene
- Klapa (A cappella) performances in the town squares
- Street Art
- Limited in Old Town; more found in the shipyard area
- Cooking Classes
- Culinary Croatia (Trogir-based traditional Dalmatian classes)
- Art Galleries
- Atelje Galerija (Local artist workshops in the stone alleys)
- Historic Buildings
- The Cipiko Palaces (opposite the Cathedral)
- Local Heritage
- The Kairos Relief (Ancient Greek carving located in the monastery)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Pantan Fish Sanctuary (Wetland reserve nearby)
- National Parks Nearby
- Krka National Park (50 mins drive); Kornati Islands (Boat trip)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Coastal path around Čiovo Island (Okrug to Slatine)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The Bell Tower of St. Lawrence Cathedral; Sea view from Kamerlengo
- Birdwatching Locations
- Pantan Reserve (Over 160 species recorded)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Generally prohibited due to forest fire risk; check official campsites
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Hrvatska Pošta, DHL, DPD
- Tech Repair Services
- Protis or HGSPOT (Available in nearby Split)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Local sports hall in Trogir/Seget
- Language Classes
- Centar za strane jezike (Split - Online/In-person options)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Gradska knjižnica Trogir (Town Library)
- Community Centers
- KUD Kvadrilja (Folklore and community events center)
- Gaming Lounges
- Friendly Fire Esports (Split)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Admiral Automat Klub Trogir
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €135,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €96,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €210,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €150,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €224,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 10% (income up to €1M) or 18% (income over €1M)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10%
- Tax System
- Resident based (183 days rule) with specific Digital Nomad Visa exemptions
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 30% (on income over €50,400)
- VAT
- 25% standard; 13% for restaurants
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, aligned with EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD)
- Property Tax
- No general annual property tax; only 'Holiday House Tax' per m² (~€0.66 to €5)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3% Real Estate Transfer Tax
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Yes, holders of the Digital Nomad Residency are EXEMPT from income tax on foreign income for 12 months.