The European Blues Challenge
Challenge will take place at Croatian
National Theatre Split - address: Trg
Gaje Bulata 1
Additional concerts and events will
take place at Croatian Home Split - address: Tončićeva
1
Tickets
During the three competition days, in the two semi-finals and the final
evening, the winners of the national competitions, selected representatives and
top blues performers from 22 European countries will perform in turn. Single
day tickets and a package for all three days are on sale.
First semi-final tickets link
Second semi-final tickets link
Final evening tickets link
Package for all three days link
Transportation
How to get to the center of Split from the airport
Split airport Saint Jerome (Zračna luka
sveti Jeronim) is located 24 kilometers from the venue.
Split taxi, Uber or
Bolt - driving time: 40 min
Airport
shuttle bus - buses from Split Airport, outside the timetable,
depart soon after the aircraft landing.
Estimated travel time: 30min, ticket price: €10.00.
Public
transportation
airport bus line (no 37) or bus lines no 2 and no 38
Estimated travel time: 50 minutes.
Ticket price: €3.00 when bought from driver or you can download free app for 50% off ticket price. On app you can also plan trip and access to
bus lines interactive map.
Other means of transportation
International bus station, Train station and ferry port (Ferry line 53 Split - Ancona) are practically at the same location! which is only 15 min walking to the venue, Croatian National Theatre.
Local curency is EUR. You can
exchange money at exchange offices at the airport, ferry port or at banks
branch offices.
Accomodation
MAIN HOTEL
Board,
jury, BBS awards, EBU members, CBF members, guests, others
ART
HOTEL****/***
Address: Slobode ul. 41, 21000, Split
Tel.
+385 (0)21 302 302
E-mail: prodaja@arthotel.hr
Accommodation
prices/per day - Art Hotel 4*: 77 rooms
Bed
and breakfast service for two people in a dbl/twin accommodation unit is €105.00 per room/day
Bed
and breakfast service for one person in a dbl/twin accommodation unit is €90.00 per room/day
Bed
and breakfast service for three people is €120.00 per room/day
Accommodation
prices/per day - Art Hotel annex 3*: 26 rooms
Bed
and breakfast service for two people in a dbl/twin accommodation unit is €95.00 per room/day
Bed
and breakfast service for one person in a dbl/twin accommodation unit is €80.00 per room/day
Bed
and breakfast service for three people is €110.00 per room/day
Mandatory
surcharges:
Tourist tax per person/day: €2.50
Optional
extras:
Half
board buffet dinner or lunch: €20.00 per person
Full
board service: €35.00 per person/day
Soft drinks package: €5.00 per person/day
Transfer:
one way SPU-HOTEL 1-3 persons - €50.00; return transfer SPU-HOTEL-SPU 1-3 persons - €90.00
Transfer
mini van for up to 7 people - €70.00 per vehicle/direction
Services
available to guests at no additional charge: parking for cars up to the size of
a mini-van in the parking lot within the hotel, indoor wellness (two saunas and
jacuzzi), swimming pool (outdoor, rooftop, seasonal), solarium, rooftop
jacuzzi, and gym.
DE LUXE HOTEL
If you are not on a budget and you want to stay 100 m from the venue. €135.00
single room per night, €195.00 double room per night.
40 available rooms will be given out on a first come, first served
basis. Booking link.
CORNARO
HOTEL*****
Address: Sinjska 6, 21 000 Split
Tel: +385
(0)21 64 42 00
Fax:
+385 (0)21 64 42 01
Mob: +385
(0)91 64 42 003
E-mail: booking@cornarohotel.com
Skype:
cornaro.hotel
BANDS HOTEL
Budget
friendly accommodation in clean rooms with excellent sea view and very good
breakfast.
176
rooms available. Booking link.
HOTEL
ZAGREB***1/2
Address: Put Duilova 23, 21000, Split
Tel: +385
(0)21 35 32 60 or +385 (0)21 35 32 22
Fax: +385
(0)21 32 00 10
E-mail: hotel.zagreb@pleter-usluge.hr
Direct bus line (no 15) from hotel, bus station near hotel, to near the venue.
Split is the second largest city in Croatia, 17 centuries old, with rich tradition, glorious history and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. It developed around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace which, like the entire historical core of Split, have been on the World Heritage UNESCO list.
The center of Split, in addition to interesting historical attractions, offers a diverse selection of cafes, street food venues and restaurants with an interesting gastronomic offer.
City has a variety of places to see, the old fishing port Matejuška, the former cemetery in the Sustipan park or you can walk through the streets of Varoš to the belvedere at Marjan hill and enjoy in the spectacular view of the city, right next to the old Jewish cemetery.
City’s beach Bačvice, famous for picigin, a unique game founded on that very spot is within 15 min walk from city center.
Don't miss visiting Diocletian Palace Substructures, the imperial square Peristyle with the Cathedral of St. Domnius (patron saint of the city) or making your wishes come true by touching the big toe of the statue of the Gregory of Nin, the work of the great Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
You can find more information about the city, it’s attractions and various offers at visitsplit.com.
