As incredible as it sounds, just walking around old town Split will allow you to experience its 1700-year-old history. The walls of Diocletian’s Palace will immediately take you back to the times of the Roman Empire. You’ll also notice the different building styles later added and blended into the palace throughout the centuries. This shows just how many souls laughed, cried and loved in this city. You should start your old town tour at the famous statue of Gregory of Nin by Ivan Meštrović – don’t forget to rub his toe for good luck! Once inside the palace walls, take the time to climb up the bell tower for an outstanding panoramic view of the city, or go underground to the fascinating cellars, also famous as a filming location of the world-renowned series Game of Thrones. The month of May is a time when you get to do all this without the pressure of the crowds and you finally don’t have to rush to take the perfect photo.
Lucky visitors of Split in May can join the week-long festivities in the first week of the month, leading up to May 7th. The locals live up to the Split’s reputation of the “craziest city in the world” and celebrate the city’s patron Saint Domnius – whose cathedral you’ll find towering over the old town. Pick between concerts, poetry readings, exhibitions, a rowing regatta, or just do it all! Legend has it you should go home with something made of wood, and that’s why you’ll see stalls selling wooden souvenirs – from spoons to toys. The best part comes later in the day – you can join a citywide game of Bingo (Tombola), party with the locals – especially if you win money at Bingo – and end the day with the magical fireworks.
The city of velvet sunsets is less than two hours away from Split. Its sunsets inspired and amazed artists throughout the centuries – including Alfred Hitchcock during his visit to Zadar in 1964. Take a stroll to reach the famous sea organ on Zadar’s promenade, a contemporary architectural wonder which allows sea waves to play music!
These two beautiful sites are probably already on your bucket list, and for a good reason. Visiting them in May is a perfect time – the prices are much friendlier to the wallet, while the weather is ideal. Plus, you get to avoid all the tourists swarming in for a picture. Krka is closer to Split, so if you’re short on time, it’s your better option, but if you’re here for a long-term stay, do not skip a day trip to Plitvice! The sound of the waterfalls with the sparkling sun bouncing off the water is genuinely enchanting, and it would be a shame to miss this experience.
A Croatian itinerary without a shout-out to the islands would be incomplete. Visiting the famous golden shoehorn beach on the island of Brač without thousands of people to share it with, is an actual possibility in the month of May. How about a party in Hvar with affordable prices? Or a stressless wine tour on Korčula? If you are into history, Vis may also be a fun island destination to explore. Whichever island you choose to visit during your stay in Split, springtime will give you plenty of opportunities to enjoy them just as the locals do.
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