September 21, 2019 - After Split recorded the highest tourist numbers in August, with more than 193,000 visitors, it looks like September will not disappoint.
On Friday, the Split streets, Riva and old city center were packed with happy tourists, who are usually visiting for the first time. Better yet, the tourists in town now are among the luckiest, as they get to know Split during its ‘Indian summer’.
Slobodna Dalmacija caught up with some of the tourists in town to find out what they’ve been enjoying most and why they opted to travel outside of the peak season.
"We came to Split this moment. We decided on this part of the summer because we only received our holiday now. We found cheap flights to Croatia and came. We will stay for four days, and we are most interested in the beaches, nature and good food. We don't mind that it is cloudy today, we checked the forecast and they say that the other days of our stay in the city will be sunny,” said Toni and Max From Spain.
From Chile came Maria Lena and Angela who soaked up the rays of the sun and watched the boats pass on the Riva.
“We came yesterday and we really like being in a city with so many different cultures and influences, all those little streets and buildings are very interesting to us. We only have two days left and then we go to Hvar,” said Maria Lena. The girls were in Italy with family before Croatia, so the two decided to extend their trip across the Adriatic.
“We wanted to get to know Croatia as well, because we have heard from many that it is very beautiful and that it is best to come in late summer when there are not many crowds and tourists, as well as the heat. And they were all right, the weather is gorgeous and not too hot,” Maria Lena said happily, to which Angela added that they have not been to the beach yet, but they will not miss it. The beaches, as expected, are one of the main reasons the two are in Split, and they plan to try local specialties as well.
“We have heard from everyone that the fish is very good, so I think we will find a restaurant where we will try it. First, we will go somewhere for a relaxing massage and then eat some local food,” they said.
Walking the Riva was also a group of German tourists who know very well that this is the best time of the season, which was of particular importance to them because they are traveling with a small baby.
“We are here for seven days and are staying in Marina near Trogir. It is our first time in Split and we want to explore everything in it. I like it very much, it is not very hot, there are no crowds, we can walk with our baby, go swimming and we are great. We are interested in everything - from the old town to beaches, this city really has a lot to offer so we can choose what to do,” said Samson from Germany.
His friend David agreed that the weather and this part of the summer were perfect for enjoying your first visit to the city.
“The weather is perfect, and we can combine the beach and tour the city. It is very nice and we are enjoying every moment in Split,” said David.
Apart from the fact that the locals love and celebrate the famous “Indian summer“, it seems that foreigners have discovered all its charms, too. Warm weather, a still pleasant sea, and less crowded streets are the prime combination many of us here have been eagerly awaiting - and let's hope it’ll last as long as possible!
Check out the post-peak-season summer Saturday in Split in our photos below.
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