Split welcomes stag groups, but it also has clear rules – and fines that can cost more than the night out. Most are common sense. Here is what you need to know so the weekend is remembered for the right reasons.
The fines at a glance
€150
swimwear or bare chest in the centre
€300
drinking alcohol in public in the historic centre
50%
off if you pay within 3 days
€300
climbing monuments or bathing in fountains
18
minimum age to buy alcohol
The rules
👕 Cover up in town
Swimwear, bikinis and bare chests are banned in the centre (Old Town, Riva and nearby streets). Beaches are fine.
🍺 No street drinking
Drinking alcohol in public in the historic centre is fined €300.
🏛️ Respect the palace
Climbing or sitting on monuments and bathing in fountains are fined.
🚻 Use toilets
Urinating in public is fined too.
🛒 Summer shop hours
In summer 2026 Split banned shops from selling alcohol from 21:00 to 06:00 – bars were not affected.
Bigger trouble
Public order
Up to €4,000
Fighting, abuse and drunken behaviour can bring fines of up to €4,000 under national law.
Drugs
Heavy penalties
Drug offences can mean heavy fines or prison.
Boats
Zero alcohol
Whoever is in charge of a boat must not drink at all.
Enjoy it the right way
FAQ
Can we walk around Split in swimwear?
Not in the centre – swimwear or a bare chest in the Old Town and on the Riva is fined €150. On the beach it is fine.
Can we drink on the street in Split?
No. Drinking in public in the historic centre is fined €300, or €150 if you pay within 3 days.
Are bars in Split forced to close at midnight?
No. A 2024 attempt to shorten bar hours was suspended. Shop alcohol sales were restricted at night in summer 2026.
Will you remind our group of the rules?
Yes – we brief every group so nobody gets a fine.
