Community Density
Active and established
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.split-techcity.com, expatincroatia.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Community is most active and accessible November–April; summer brings crowds but fewer nomad-focused events.
- WhatsApp and Facebook groups are primary communication channels; joining before arrival helps with meetups and housing advice.
- Coworking spaces offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly passes—many are within walking distance of the beach and city center.
- Saltwater Nomads and Amosfera host regular business networking events (monthly) that attract mixed expat, entrepreneur, and digital nomad audiences.
- English is widely spoken in nomad and expat circles; language barrier minimal in community spaces.
- Housing information and social connections best sourced through established Facebook groups (Expats Meet Split, Digital Nomads Croatia Housing) rather than casual platforms.
Cafe Work Spaces
Stow Coffee
- Type
- Laptop-friendly cafe
Gallerija
- Type
- Laptop-friendly cafe
D16 Coffee
- Features
- Professional barista, freshly roasted beans, reliable Wi-Fi, ergonomic seating, popular with remote workers
- Location
- City center
Coworking Infrastructure
The Works
- Cost
- €170
- Features
- 24/7 access, large coworking space, meeting rooms, call rooms, relaxed area, events, Work&Travel programs
- Location
- Spinčićeva ulica 2b, near Firule neighbourhood
- Cost Note
- Monthly membership includes high-speed internet, hotdesking, communal areas, and meeting rooms
Smartspace
- Features
- Central location, limited spaces, state-of-the-art showroom, workshop and exhibition hosting, 30+ desk spaces, fast internet
- Location
- Tončićeva 3, Split Old Town
- Networking
- Used for Locals'n'Nomads meetups and community events
Scaleup Office Split
- Focus
- Ideal for networking and professional development
- Features
- 800 m² (largest coworking network in Split), shared and private offices, meeting rooms, event spaces, virtual office services, networking platform
- Location
- Poljička cesta 39, Split 3 district
TinkTank
- Features
- 15 coworkers capacity (expanding), cozy and productive, platform desks, meeting room, kitchenette, 24/7 access for members, free printing credit, unlimited coffee/tea
- Location
- Vrančićeva 6, Split 3
- Community
- Gathers freelancers from IT, education, finance and other fields; organizes networking events
Re.Split
- Cost
- €22
- Features
- Biophilic design with green calming space, communal Flydesks, private desks, private offices, conference rooms, coffee/tea station, on-site parking
- Location
- Cvite Fiskovića 4, near University of Split
- Cost Note
- Day pass with hot desk; monthly passes available around €300
Saltwater Nomads
- Features
- Coworking space and accommodation offered, monthly business networking events co-sponsored with Amosfera, welcoming environment for digital nomads
Amosfera
- Cost
- €10
- Location
- Ruđera Boškovića 20
- Cost Note
- Day pass; weekly pass available around €46; closed during winter months
Hotel Marvie
- Features
- First hotel in Croatia offering full service to digital nomads; offers 28+ day stays with 50% discount; coworking space available to guests and resident digital nomads
Meetup Groups And Events
Locals'n'Nomads
- Focus
- Digital nomads and local professionals networking, knowledge sharing on topics like Croatia's digital nomad visa, discussions on solo vs. group nomading
- Venue
- Smartspace and other Split venues
- Frequency
- Recurring (25+ editions as of 2024)
- Organizer
- Split Tech City
Expats Meet Split
- Type
- Facebook group
- Focus
- Social meetups, expat support, local advice
- Frequency
- Regular meetups, primarily November–April off-season
- Engagement
- Active community organizing informal coffee meetups and social events
Digital Nomads Split Croatia
- Type
- Facebook group
- Focus
- Information exchange for online workers living in or visiting Split
Split Tech City Fest
- Focus
- Tech entrepreneurs and professionals networking
- Frequency
- Annual event
Online Community Platforms
Facebook groups
- Purpose
- Support, tips, housing, event coordination, social integration
- Activity Level
- High
Groups
- Digital Nomads Croatia (regional hub)
- Digital Nomads Split Croatia
- Expats Meet Split
- Expats in Croatia
- Various language-specific and nationality-based groups
WhatsApp
- Activity Level
- Very high
- Description
- Active WhatsApp group with 500+ members organizing frequent meetups and social activities
Various nomad and international networking groups
- Platform
- Meetup.com
- Activity Level
- Moderate to high
Description
Split has a well-developed nomad and expat community with regular meetups, diverse online groups, and multiple coworking hubs. The scene is seasonal, with higher activity during off-season months (November–April).
Community Density
Active and established
Seasonal Dynamics
- Off Season
- November–April (quieter, most meetup activity concentrated here, better for community building)
- Peak Season
- Summer (expensive, crowded, lively)
- Shoulder Season
- Spring and fall (ideal: good weather, smaller crowds)
Networking Characteristics
- Social Intensity
- High in off-season, can be overwhelming; seasonal influx of tourists and remote workers
- Local Integration
- Welcoming; locals friendly to international community
- Ease Of Connection
- Very easy
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this nomad & expat scene density research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
- 1.en.split-techcity.com
- 2.en.split-techcity.com
- 3.expatincroatia.com
- 4.expatden.com
- 5.flatio.com
- 6.findawayabroad.com
- 7.outtoseaexperiences.com
- 8.outtoseasplit.com
- 9.expatincroatia.com
- 10.dnacroatia.com
- 11.localnomads.com
- 12.lifefromabag.com
- 13.en.split-techcity.com
- 14.flatio.com
- 15.digitalnomads.world
- 16.dispatcheseurope.com
- 17.goatsontheroad.com
- 18.moneyswapp.com
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