# Fort Čačvina, Croatia: what it is and when to go > Fort Čačvina is a fortress in Dalmatia, Croatia (Split, Croatia). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/utvrda-cacvina/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Fortress in Dalmatia, Croatia · History - **Where:** Croatia - **Best time:** May to October. - **Nearest airport:** SPU Split, 41 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 43.60845, 16.79899 ## What it is and where Fort Čačvina is a fortress in Dalmatia, Croatia (Split, Croatia). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Split, Croatia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/split/), where this site lists 82 more places to see, 28 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 43.60845, 16.79899; the nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU, Split), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.608445%2C16.798995) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.608445%2C16.798995) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/historia/) places in Croatia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Fort Čačvina is **May to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 06 | | February | Better not | 10 h 16 | | March | Possible | 11 h 39 | | April | Possible | 13 h 13 | | May | Best time | 14 h 31 | | June | Best time | 15 h 14 | | July | Best time | 14 h 56 | | August | Best time | 13 h 48 | | September | Best time | 12 h 17 | | October | Best time | 10 h 46 | | November | Possible | 9 h 26 | | December | Better not | 8 h 46 | In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Croatia To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Croatia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Tilurium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/tilurium-centuriae/): Illyrian fortified settlement of the Delmatae · 6.7 km - [Fort Nutjak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/nutjak/): Archaeological site and fortress near Trilje, Croatia · 6.9 km - [Konačnik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/konacnik/): Hill in Croatia · 7.5 km - [Marasovac](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/marasovac/): Hill in Croatia · 8.3 km - [Umac](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/umac/): Summit · 8.8 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/). ## More in Croatia: History - [Plitvice Lakes National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/parque-nacional-de-los-lagos-de-plitvice/): national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - [Diocletian's Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/palacio-de-diocleciano/): ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian - [Jasenovac concentration camp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/jasenovac-concentration-and-extermination-camp/): concentration camp run by the Ustaše in Independent State of Croatia during World War II - [Zagreb Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/catedral-de-la-asuncion-de-maria-y-a-san-esteban-y-san-ladis/): cathedral in the town of Zagreb - [Šibenik Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/katedrala-svetog-jakova/): cathedral in Croatia - [Pula Arena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/pula-amphitheatre/): Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia Every Croatia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Fort Čačvina? It is a fortress in Dalmatia, Croatia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Fort Čačvina? May to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. ### How do you get to Fort Čačvina? The nearest main airport is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), 41 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.608445%2C16.798995) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Tilurium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/tilurium-centuriae/), [Fort Nutjak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/nutjak/), [Konačnik](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/konacnik/). The rest is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/864633120), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8079687), CC0. More about Fort Čačvina on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_%C4%8Ca%C4%8Dvina). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).