Split is the second-largest city in Croatia, and another World Heritage Site thanks to the picturesque port, Roman ruins and four museums there.

As well as four museums of Croatian history and culture, Split boasts the Mestrovic gallery, celebrating Croatia’s most famous modern sculptor, and the Gallery of Fine Arts. As well as these attractions, there is an all-year calendar of festivals; from the pre-Lent Carnival, to Croatian Theatre Festival, to the Guitar Festival and the Boat show, there is plenty to do over the holiday season. Split, unlike Zagreb, does not have any exclusively gay clubs yet, but there are several gay-friendly venues and known places where gays and lesbians meet. Teaka, Dante, Porta, and Geto are gay-friendly cafes in the city centre, whilst Club Metropolis is a known gay and lesbian hang-out. For boys who have turned sunbathing into a performance art, don’t fret; Duilovo beach is a favourite with gay tourists, and can be reached by taking a bus from Split.

Split is perhaps less accepting of gays and lesbians than the capital, but you should be safe enough as long as you are discreet.