Villa Matejuska, Ul. Tomića stine, Split

Conveniently located on the edge of Split's historic beating heart and very near the harbour, Villa Matejuska is a compact, but comfortable place to stay. The furnishings are robust, the air con works well, there is decent Wi-Fi and the en-suite accommodation is clean. Some of the rooms also have hobs, fridges and small balconies, but you will be living on top of the other apartments, so it can be a bit noisy. Pricey in the middle of the summer, but well positioned, Villa Matejuska works well for a short visit to Split. 7/10

Trattoria Tinel, Tomica Stine, Split, Croatia

Although it only has a few tables out front, Trattoria Tinel's dining rooms and garden rooms are spacious and pleasant despite the faux classical pillars and sculptures.  Although the rice in the seafood and black cuttlefish risottos (70 kuna) might be too al dente, the ingredients are fresh and the service is polished.  The carpaccio (70 kuna) is also worth sampling. Moreover, the house white wine (50cl carafe for 40 kuna) is quite good. 7/10

Park Suma Marjan, Split, Croatia

Although it is a stiff and sweaty climb up to the highest point of the wooded Marjan peninsula, the views are well worth the perspiration. From Split harbour, you can follow a series of stone ramps and steps to various vantage points offering fine views of the city below. At the very top, you get commanding 360 degree panoramic views of the suburbs, the curvaceous Stadion Poljudstadium, the docks, the cruise liners and the meandering mountainous Croatian coastline.

Hvaranin, Ban Mladenova, Split, Croatia

Although Hvaranin doesn't look very appealing, it must be one of Split's best traditional restaurants. Try not to be put off by the unpromising plastic menus with blurred naff photos. The food is actually very good. For starters, the octopus salad (80 kuna), the prosciutto (60 kuna) and the anchovies and prawn salad (70 kuna) are all fresh and delicious, while the seafood risotto (80 kuna), packed with shellfish, and the squid ink risotto are both very tasty, if a little salty.  Even the pork chops and chips are surprisingly good, while the house white is pretty drinkable (100 kuna for a bottle). Moreover, there are a handful of outside tables that are well placed for people watching. Service is welcoming, even though Split can be awash with tourists. 8/10

Ride London in Green Park, central London

Prudential RideLondon Classique, central London

Billed as the richest women’s one-day race in professional cycling, the new Prudential RideLondon Classique followed a 5.5km circuit around London's royal and government districts. It began on The Mall in St James’s Park and going up Constitution Hill, turning at the top to come down and on to Birdcage Walk. The route passed Big Ben before turning left on to Whitehall and right on to the Strand, turning again to come back up the Strand, through Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch and back on to The Mall.

The individual winner of the Classique wins 25,000 euros in prize money and the winning team is awarded 10,000 euros. The inaugural race was won by the Dutch rider Kirsten Wild in a sprint on The Mall

Surrey vs Kent, T20, The Oval, South London

Surrey's Friday evening T20 matches at the Oval attract a raucous, but good-natured, crowd of city workers who make frequent visits to the industrial-scale bars churning out pints of Pimm's, beer, lager and cider. Now that the cheap plastic glasses have been replaced by better quality drinking vessels (with a deposit of £1 a glass), the crowd no longer construct elaborate "beer snakes". Instead, the cricket gets a bit more attention and enterprising kids (who can gain entry for a £1) go around collecting empty glasses and are rewarded handsomely for returning them to the bars.

RHS Wisley in Flower in July, Surrey