Villas in Podstrana
Podstrana suits stays that want a base next to Split rather than in it, about 8 km from the city centre. Homes are mostly air-conditioned with gardens, and some have a pool. It is a spread-out suburb, not a compact seaside village.
- Villas
- 62
- From, per week
- £316
About Podstrana
Podstrana is a municipality of 10,403 people on the coast next to Split, covering 11.7 square kilometres and made up of ten settlements, the largest of which is Sita. It is a fairly rural suburb, and its growth is recent: the population was 933 in 1961. Peach growing was the traditional trade before tourism took over. The coast runs for about 6 km, and a white flag is flown for clean sea at Strožanac. Our homes are spread over a couple of kilometres of the municipality, so some are nearer the sea and some higher up. They are mostly air-conditioned homes for four or five, most with a garden and a good number with a pool, plus a few very large houses.
Is Podstrana right for you?
- Best for
- A Split base with a garden or pool and a short airport transfer
- Not for you if
- You want a small harbour village with a compact centre to wander.
Near Podstrana
Split
About 8 km from Podstrana, with Diocletian's Palace, the Riva and the Marjan hill park.
Omiš
Town about 25 km south-east of Split, where the Cetina river reaches the Adriatic, with two fortresses and a corsair history.
Mirabella Fortress
A 13th-century fortress in Omiš; the town's Starigrad Fortress dates from the 15th century.
Klis Fortress
Fortress by the Klis pass behind Split, used as a Game of Thrones filming location.
Getting to Podstrana
Split Airport is the one to use, about 27 km away and around 27 minutes by car. Croatia Airlines flies there from Heathrow all year, and other airlines add seasonal London routes. Buses via Split bus station take about an hour, but with homes across the suburb a car is easier.
When to go to Podstrana
Podstrana has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with very long sunshine hours, so July and August are hot. Winters are mild, with a January average around 8 degrees, and snow is unknown. Spring and autumn are described as ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activity. Most London flights to Split are seasonal, so winter links are thinner.
Villas in Podstrana
4-star property
10-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
22
10
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£2714
per night
3-star property
Lucius 2
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
3
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£46
per night
3-star property
Lucius 1
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
5
2
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+9 more
from£61
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
BBQParkingTerrace+6 more
from£72
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
3
1
0
BBQParkingTerrace+7 more
from£171
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
0
BBQParkingTerrace+7 more
from£81
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
ParkingInternetFridge+2 more
4-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Podstrana
Podstrana, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+6 more
from£90
per night
Podstrana villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Podstrana from Split?
About 8 km from downtown Split. Buses link the two, and by car the trip is short, which is why many guests treat Podstrana as a quieter base for the city.
Is Podstrana a village or a town?
Neither exactly. It is a municipality of 10,403 people made up of ten settlements, a fairly rural suburb of Split. Expect scattered neighbourhoods rather than one old centre.
Podstrana or Omiš for a villa stay?
Podstrana if you want to be close to Split, about 8 km away. Omiš is 25 km south-east of Split, where the Cetina meets the sea, with two fortresses and a corsair past, but it is a longer trip to the city.
Is Podstrana good in winter?
It is mild rather than lively. January averages around 8 degrees and snow is unknown. Expect a residential suburb, and plan on Split for most things to do indoors.
How long is the drive from Split Airport to Podstrana?
Around 27 minutes for roughly 27 km. The airport sits in Kaštela, on the far side of the city, so the route passes Split on the way.
Nearby towns to Podstrana
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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