After years of being known as 'the Gateway to the Dalmatian islands', the city of Split has transformed itself into one of the hottest destinations in Europe.
As previously reported on Digital Journal, the official 2014 figures confirm the city as Croatia's rising tourism star, and the season continues well into late October.
With a combination of heritage, beach, gastronomy, culture and spectacular views, and aided by some stunning autumn weather, the city's impressive season continued into October, with tourists continuing to arrive, and Digital Journal spent the day investigating Split's Indian Summer on October 19, 2014. In pictures:
Autumn view from Marjan toward Čiovo
Roman aquaduct, accessible by easy bicycle ride
Daily schedule, Split style - wine bar & restaurant Bokeria
Sailing is one of the main sporting activities in Split this time of year, even with cruisers along the route
Saint Jerome hermits' caves on Marjan
Ivan Meštrović Gallery, the most popular museum in Split
Horizon with islands, from Marjan
Panorama of Split city port, from Marjan
Wind Compass, work by Croatian sculptor Jagoda Buić, on Zapadna obala
Agava flowers on Marjan, flourishing once in 18 years, and after that the whole plant dies
Saint Jerome church on Marjan
Asian tourists around Peristil
Fruit square, one of the prettiest in Split, with Venitian tower and statue of Marko Marulić, father of Croatian literature, by Ivan Meštrović
Pomegranates in Split Green market
Christmas decoration in City Center One, with kids in short sleeves
Bačvice beach packed on Sunday, October 19
Bačvice beach packed on Sunday, October 19
Kašjuni cove and beach, from Saint Jerome church on Marjan
Four cruisers in city port
Nadalina chocolates, one of the main local products targeted by Asian tourists
No matter what is the weather Split panorama looks impressive
Tourists discover Marjan walking paths
Peristil is the most popular point in Diocletian's Palace
Split fish market, colours and flavours of the Mediterranean