Top Things to Do in Umag in May
May marks the beginning of tourist season in Umag. The spring rain is done, temperatures are warm, and nature is blooming. By end of May, the sea is warm enough to go swimming. If you’re looking to visit Umag before it gets crowded, May is the perfect time to visit.
Here are the highlights of Umag events for May:
- Days of Asparagus in Istria (March 21 to May 13): Opportunity to relish in imaginative, delicious and fragrant delicacies made from Istrian wild asparagus.
- Discover Wellness (April 13 to May 13): A wide range of wellness programs for spring detox.
- Vinistra Open (May 18): Golf tournament.
- Wine & Walk (May 19): 11 km of an inspiring walk, meeting 9 first-class Istrian winemakers, 7 local producers and caterers and delighting in 7 tasting stops.
- Gnam-Gnam Fest: The Sea on a Plate in Novigrad (May 20): Grilled calamari, fried sardines, seafood salads, fish stew, mussel stew and many other seafood specialties at promotional prices.
- St. Pelegrin (May 22): Celebration of the patron of the city.
- Sea Star Festival (May 24 to 27): More than 70 performances on 7 stages, including performance by two-time World No.1 DJ, Paul Van Dyk.
- Wine Day (May 27): Over 70 renowned winemakers all over Istria open their wine cellars’ doors to the public.
For additional events in Istria, visit Istria Tourist Board and Colours of Istria.
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