The town has a population of just over 10,000 and has a peaceful atmosphere, with cafes, museums, and seaside views.

Architecture’s true aim? Not just function, but feeling. On the island of Čiovo, a striking white Modernist villa delivers both—just across the bay from Split.

Two yacht marinas accommodate higher-spending visitors while a younger crowd hits the seafront nightspots of adjoining Čiovo island. Don’t expect the manic bustle of nearby Split – nor ...