September 13, 2023 – Have you discovered picigin, or are you yet to learn what life in Split is all about? A simple ball game might not sound that important, but trust us when we say that picigin is much more than that. It’s a state of mind, a lifestyle, one of those things that … Read more
As summer continues in great spirit and beaches around the Croatian coast are as active as ever, it is very likely that you will spot an indigenous game, ‘Picigin’ being played amongst locals. Having recently visited Split, it was a pleasant surprise to see several groups of people jumping around the shallow waters to keep … Read more
April 3, 2020 – Even with the warm weather this weekend, citizens should not be tempted to ignore the measures of the National Civil Protection Headquarters. A message from the Split Police. “Given that sunny and warmer weather is announced for the weekend, we would like to draw our attention once again to Decision on … Read more
April 2, 2020 – Croatia has introduced some of the most restrictive measures on movement in the world to combat COVID-19, and with great success. But the Split game of ‘picigin’, it seems, is an exception. One of the most powerful (in a field of very powerful) articles I have read in the last few … Read more
September 19, 2019 – Split society ‘Picigin Bacvice’ will host this year’s ‘Picigin Days’ on September 27 and 28 at Bacvice beach. Picigin was created on the sandy beach of Bacvice in Split somewhere around 1923, and precisely who invented the game? We’re still unsure. The game is played throughout the year by the young and … Read more
You know that whole World Cup thing we have going on for the next month? This may be a nice little getaway for all of you non-football fans.
Today in Split measured air temperatures of 27°C and a sea temperature of 22°C.
Picigin is a favorite Split game that was created on the sandy beach of Bačvice somewhere around 1923. Who invented the game, we still do not know today. The game is played throughout the year by the young and old, men and women, and is simple enough for everyone to enjoy. Picigin is played in … Read more
Did you know that Solin has its own access to the sea?
Bol’s famous Zlatni Rat beach is Croatia’s most famous, and know to change shape with the tides and winds, but the last few days have been truly incredible. A game of the local watersport ‘picigin’ in a lake in the middle of the beach on January 13, 2016.
