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Experience one of the world's most beautiful cities - a medieval gem with stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.
Known as
“the pearl of the Adriatic”, a holiday in Dubrovnik promises not only
world-class views and beaches lapped by turquoise waters but also a stunning medieval centre,
pedestrianised and surrounded by its original city walls (stretching 2km).
Despite its
turbulent history and especially the most recent episode, Dubrovnik has
remained relatively unscathed. Safe
within its walls are numerous churches, monasteries and museums to explore. The
Old Town also has plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to satisfy its many
visitors.
Sited on the
stunning Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik is awash with marinas, coves and
promenades. Most of the hotels and the best beaches are located north west of
the old town at Lapad, as well as in Ploce to the north east.
Dubrovnik’s
appeal doesn’t just stop at its magnificent beaches and breath-taking history.
Visitors can also explore nearby islands such as Lokrum, Mljet or the Elaphite
islands, which are only minutes away from the mainland.
Whatever
you are searching for, you are sure to find it in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik
has a typical Mediterranean climate. Its summers are hot and dry and its
winters, wet. Summer days can become intensely hot, but humidity is moderate
and gentle sea breezes ensure very cool, pleasant evenings.
The average
monthly temperatures are:
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°C |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Day |
7 |
9 |
12 |
16 |
21 |
25 |
28 |
28 |
24 |
19 |
13 |
8 |
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Night |
0 |
1 |
3 |
7 |
11 |
14 |
16 |
16 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
1 |
Dubrovnik
isn’t renowned for its shopping and certainly can’t compete with many of its
European neighbours. Most of the shopping is concentrated within the Old City.
Many of the goods that aren’t locally produced are imported and therefore will
not be cheap.
The best
buys are Dalmatian wine (especially from Vinoteka Dubrovnik located in
Dubrovnik’s Clock Tower), rakija (spirits), olive oil and truffle products.
In the Old
Town, many souvenir and gift shops line the Placa however these tend to be
quite pricey. If you want to pay a bit less, go to shops down some of the side
streets. If you are short of something to read, you will also find an excellent
shop called Algoritam (on the Placa) that sells English books.
For a spot
of vibrant colour, the Old Town is also the venue for the daily (Monday –
Saturday) fruit and vegetable market on Gundulićeva Poljana (Gundulić Square).
You will also find here local crafts, cheeses, dried figs and travarica (homemade rakija flavoured
with herbs).
But if you
crave the shopping mall experience, head for Lapad where you will find a
shopping centre full of all your favourite international chain stores.
Most of the
bars and clubs are found in the Old Town. Whether you just want to sit and
relax and enjoy a drink whilst people watching, or party until the small hours
you will find a venue to suit.
Below are
just a few names to look out for.
Bars
Clubs
If you
prefer your music a bit quieter the Dubrovnik Orchestra often plays at the
atrium of the Rector’s Palace and the Dubrovnik String Quartet at St Saviour
Church.
There are also several cinemas including Sloboda cinema, Lapad open air cinema and the Old Town open air cinema.
February
May
July
August
September
Whilst
staying in Dubrovnik you may want to take the opportunity to explore more of
what the stunning Dalmatian coast has to offer. Here are just a few of the
places you could visit.
·
Island of Lokrum
·
Mljet (national park)
·
Korcula Island
·
The Elaphite Islands
·
Day trip to Bosnia
·
Day trip to Montenegro
·
Split
·
Zaton
·
Trsteno
·
Ston
The tap
water in Dubrovnik is chlorinated which may cause minor stomach upsets so you
are advised to drink bottled water, although tap water is fine for teeth
cleaning.
Healthcare
is good in the cities and UK nationals are entitled to free medical treatments
on production of a UK passport. However you should still ensure you have
medical insurance before travelling.
Dubrovnik
is a safe city with relatively low crime rates. However you are advised to take
the usual precautions with your valuables especially when in crowded areas.