
Tourism Shifts from Islands to Mainland as Split Ends Summer Peak
With increased departures from islands and 1.5 million airport passengers, Split concludes its summer rush and prepares for the upcoming tourist season as crowds move inland.
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With increased departures from islands and 1.5 million airport passengers, Split concludes its summer rush and prepares for the upcoming tourist season as crowds move inland.
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