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 to May): Opportunity to relish in imaginative, delicious and fragrant delicacies made from Istrian wild asparagus.
- Discover Wellness (April to May): A wide range of wellness programs for spring detox.
- Spring Nation Festival (May 2 to 4): Annual music festival.
- Istria Wine & Walk (May 18): 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): Grilled calamari, fried sardines, seafood salads, fish stew, mussel stew and many other seafood specialties at promotional prices.
- Park Food Fest (May 4): Open-air gourmet and wine event at Novigrad town parks right by the sea.
- St. Pelegrin (May 22): Celebration of the patron of the city.
- Sea Star Festival (May 24 to 25): More than 70 performances on 7 stages with music's top DJs and stars.
- Wine Cellars Open Doors Day (May 26): 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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