Wake up in the most beautiful city on the Croatian coast. Lively yet full of history, this World Heritage Site is full of fascination but very easy to get around.
Clinging to one of the most dramatic and beautiful coastlines in the Adriatic, the walled city of Dubrovnik is southern Croatia's crowning jewel, bathed in sunshine and refreshing sea breezes. Surrounded by thick walls, Dubrovnik's old quarter juts out into the turquoise waters of the sea and is often called the 'museum town'. The old quarter is a thriving metropolis replete with narrow streets buzzing with colourful markets and shops and enticing cafes. Beyond the ancient city lies the attractive Lapad Peninsula - a particular favourite with holidaymakers who love to explore the pine-cloaked hills and relax in its tranquil bays.
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Recommended Dubrovnik hotels and apartments
Dubrovnik hotels and apartments
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Beaches
Dubrovnik's stunning coastline is made up of rocky outcrops and pebbly coves. Many of the hotels on the Dubrovnik Riviera have bathing platforms that provide access to the wonderful translucent sea. The absence of sand has resulted in some of the clearest and cleanest waters in Europe.
Eating out
When eating out, it's worth scouring the back streets of the old town in order to find hidden-away, characterful Croatian restaurants where fresh fish and spit-roasted pork often feature on the menus. The Lapad Peninsula is home to a small number of eateries that range from cafes serving snacks to restaurants offering international cuisine.
Nightlife
Dubrovnik is home to a couple of discos where you can dance into the early hours. However, most nightlife tends to be focused around the city's many inviting bars and cafes where you can while away an evening over a glass or two of wine after a post-dinner stroll. During the summer there are a number of cultural events offering musical and dramatic diversions.
Shopping
Lined with stalls, souvenir stores and elegant boutiques, you can shop to your heart's content in the streets around Dubrovnik's old town. The city is known for its trade in jewellery and lacework and paintings by local artists can be purchased in chic, privately owned galleries.
Local information
Following a painstaking reconstruction process, the city has been restored to its former glory and the perfectly preserved old town of Dubrovnik of 'Stari Grad' well deserves its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Its steep, cobbled streets open out into marble-paved squares complete with gurgling fountains. The alleyways brim with tall, terracotta-tiled overhanging houses, old convents, small churches and elegant palaces that bear witness to Dubrovnik's fascinating past.
Location
In the south of Croatia on the Dalmatian Coast
Transfer time
30 minutes
Recommended
Luxury
