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You might be able to sunbathe for an hour or so at high noon along
the coast but not inland. April's average temperature in Dubrovnik is
13°C (56°F)and in Zagreb it's
11 °C (52°F). April is a great month to visit
Zagreb as the many flowering trees will be in full bloom. Visiting
Dubrovnik is also a good idea as the weather is mild and the walled
town is relatively empty of visitors.
Only the hardiest souls will want to venture into the
water in southern Dalmatia but
it's a great month to visit Plitvice
Lakes National or Krka
Waterfalls when the splendid cascades
are swollen with water. Karlovac's
rivers are also at their peak, to the delight of kayakers and rafters.
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in
Croatia.
FESTIVALS
With the milder weather comes a variety of events. Depending on
the calendar, there may be Palm
Sunday or Easter festivities. Here
are some other April festivals:
From 12-tonal to atonal, from sopranos to saxophones, ponder the
newest sounds at this prestigious festival which takes place in odd-numbered
years.
St. George's Day
Jurjevo on April 23 marks the beginning of spring
and the growing season. St. George is the patron saint of harvests
and fertility. Traditionally a villager dressed up as Green George
and went from house to house trailed by kids and distributing good-luck
twigs. The festival is still a big deal mainly in the country
villages lying north of Zagreb where there are masses and festive
bonfires.
This music festival highlights classical music and local folk
music performed by national and international artists. Most concerts
take place in Zagreb's colourful St Mark's church.
Split
Held around April 22, this festival celebrates Split's most renowned
playwright, Marko Marulic who completed Judita, the first
truly "Croatian" literary work on April 22, 1501. There's lots of
theatre from troupes around the country but it's all in Croatian.
Of course.
As the name suggests, everything nautical is on display in this
major, international show.
This brand-new festival with guitar classes and concerts debuted
in 2007 in the last week of April. Let's hope it continues!
Porec Vinistra
From the end of April to the beginning of May, this
Istrian city celebrates wine in all its glory. Istria is known for
its Malvazija but other wines are also represented.
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