Croatia’s second city in shoulder season — no crowds, 23°C temperatures, and £22 flights

Spend the shoulder season in Split when crowds are scarce (Picture: Sophie-May Williams)

For the past 17 years, Croatia has been on my bucket list. My interest in the Balkan nation started in school, when our form groups were divided by country. 

I was placed in Croatia, a place visually defined by sparkling coastlines, sweeping vineyards and turquoise lakes. 

It’s also steeped in history. After the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I, Croatia ...