Villas in Split/Žrnovnica
Žrnovnica works for couples and small families who want greenery and a short hop to Split, about ten minutes' drive away. The village is known for its historic watermills on the Žrnovnica river. The river runs to the sea between Stobreč and Podstrana, so beach days mean a trip down to the coast.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £1,134
About Split/Žrnovnica
Žrnovnica is a settlement of around 3,300 people that belongs to the city of Split but reads as a village, surrounded by greenery. The Žrnovnica river rises at the foot of Mosor near Dvori, flows through the village and runs less than five kilometres to the sea between Stobreč and Podstrana. Its upper course has small rapids and waterfalls in a gorge; lower down a promenade follows the bank. Antoničin Mlin, a watermill over 600 years old, is the best-known spot, and there is a restaurant serving local food nearby. The homes are spread around the village rather than in one street.
Is Split/Žrnovnica right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting river walks and Split close by
- Not for you if
- You want to step out of the door onto a beach or a harbour front.
Near Split/Žrnovnica
Mosor
The limestone range at whose foot the Žrnovnica river rises, topping out at 1,339 metres, with many marked paths and a hut at 900 metres.
Klis Fortress
A fortress about ten kilometres from Split, perched between the Mosor and Kozjak mountains.
Stobreč and Podstrana
The stretch of coast where the Žrnovnica river reaches the Adriatic, the place to head for sea swimming.
Getting to Split/Žrnovnica
Fly to Split Airport, which lies in Kaštela, northwest of the city; Žrnovnica is about a ten-minute drive from Split itself. Hire a car: the homes are spread out and the sea is a drive away.
Villas in Split/Žrnovnica
5-star property
Marinka
Split/Žrnovnica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£230
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Split/Žrnovnica
Split/Žrnovnica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
3-Bedroom Home, Split/Žrnovnica
Split/Žrnovnica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
7
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
2-Bedroom Home, Split/Žrnovnica
Split/Žrnovnica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
5
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£162
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Split/Žrnovnica
Split/Žrnovnica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£226
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Split/Žrnovnica
Split/Žrnovnica, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
Split/Žrnovnica villa holidays: questions answered
Is Žrnovnica part of Split?
Yes. Žrnovnica is a settlement administratively within the city of Split, with around 3,300 residents. It is about ten minutes' drive from the city, though, so it feels like a separate village.
Where was Game of Thrones filmed in Žrnovnica?
At Antoničin Mlin, a watermill on the Žrnovnica river more than 600 years old, where Missandei's bathing scene was shot. The nearby Žrnovnica quarry was used for a Season 4 fight scene.
Is there a beach in Žrnovnica?
No. The Žrnovnica river reaches the Adriatic between Stobreč and Podstrana, which is where to go for sea swimming. If a pool matters to you, check each listing.
Is Žrnovnica good for hiking?
It makes a handy base for Mosor, the range at whose foot the river springs. Mosor rises to 1,339 metres and has many mountaineering paths, plus a hut, Dom Kraljice Marije, at 900 metres.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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