5 Best Nightlife in Central Dalmatia, Croatia

A legendary beach club popular with twentysomethings, this has been Hvar Town's top party destination for years. Go during the day at no entrance fee for a more relaxed vibe, great views, and the best people-watching. The serious partying starts around 5 pm and continues until early morning. To reach this club on Stipanska, a small island off the coast of Hvar, you can simply catch a taxi-boat (about €10; at night the transfer is included in the club entrance price) from the harbor next to the Hvar-side Carpe Diem Bar, which also has parties. A good selection of food is available at the on-site restaurant, with sushi being served until 9 pm. The club is closed October through May.

On the city's waterfront, Azimut is an underground bar within the otherwise mostly peaceful walls of historic Šibenik. Its focus is on alternative music, covering genres from rock to techno (often live) all night. With a spacious dance floor and a number of courtyard tables, this hidden gem also offers delicious cocktails.

One of Split's most happening clubs offers all the party-hard requisites: a big dance floor, strobe lights, and blasting speakers—right within the Old Town. The name refers to the year construction of Diocletian's Palace was most likely finished. Open every night, it plays a mix of techno, pop, and hip-hop. Crozzies club-to-club crawl, run by Croatian-Australians and a favorite among young travelers, also kicks off from here every night before heading to Vanilla. 

Built into the rocks overlooking the sea, this wooden beach bar attracts bathers throughout the day with its chill music, lounge chairs, VIP tables, and massages. Many stay for the sunset as the beach club transforms into a dance party with DJ music and cocktails. Even Beyoncé has been spotted here. Note that reservations are only possible on-site, and payment is cash only.

This veteran of Split's party scene, located about a 25-minute walk from the center of town near the public pools, often puts on concerts by big names in the regional music scene. It's also a trendy place for fans of all sorts of music from international hip-hop and techno to turbofolk and Croatian pop.