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Discover Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Cathedral, Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Cathedral
Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik
Lovrijenac

City guide

About Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik commands a rocky limestone headland on Croatia's southern Dalmatian coast, looking out across the turquoise expanse of the Adriatic Sea. The 'Pearl of the Adriatic' is celebrated globally for its colossal medieval curtain walls enclosing a car-free, polished marble city.

The historic maritime republic of Ragusa radiates patrician dignity: the broad central promenade of the Stradun gleams like glass in the Mediterranean sunlight, bordered by baroque palaces, carved stone fountains, and shaded monastic cloisters. From the battlements, you look out across terracotta rooftops to the pine-scented shores of Lokrum Island.

Best time to go
May, June, September, and October provide the ideal balance: dependable sunshine, pleasant sea temperatures, and comfortable highs between 21 and 26°C without midsummer congestion. July and August are hot, vibrant, and crowded with cruise passengers and the open-air performances of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Winters are mild and quiet (around 12 to 14°C).
From the airport
Dubrovnik Cilipi Airport (DBV) is located 20 kilometres southeast of the city. The official Platanus airport coach meets all scheduled flights, reaching the Old Town Pile Gate or the Gruz port terminal in roughly 30 minutes. Official taxis cost between 35 and 45 euros.
Getting around
The historic Old Town (Stari Grad) is completely pedestrianized and best discovered on foot; prepare for steep stone staircases rising toward the landward walls. Libertas municipal buses connect the Pile Gate with Gruz harbor and the Lapad peninsula. Half-hourly shuttle boats leave the old port for Lokrum Island.

What to see in Dubrovnik

  • City Walls of DubrovnikAn unbroken two-kilometre circuit of medieval stone battlements, towers, and fortresses rising up to 25 metres above the crashing surf, providing world-class coastal vistas.
  • The Stradun and Rector's PalaceThe gleaming limestone pedestrian boulevard spanning the old town from the Pile Gate to the Clock Tower, flanked by baroque facades and the historic seat of the Ragusan government.
  • Fort LovrijenacThe monumental 11th-century fortress perched atop a 37-metre sea cliff just outside the walls, famous as the 'Gibraltar of Dubrovnik' and a primary filming location for King's Landing.
  • Mount Srd Cable CarA four-minute cable car ascent rising 412 metres above the sea to the summit of Mount Srd, offering panoramic views of the entire walled city and the Elaphiti Islands.

Neighbourhoods

  • Stari Grad (Old Town)The historic walled core of stone lanes, baroque squares, atmospheric chapels, and cliffside swimming bars like Buza.
  • LapadA relaxed coastal peninsula west of the center, featuring a tree-shaded pedestrian promenade, pebble coves, and sunset beach lounges.
  • GruzThe bustling modern port quarter home to inter-island ferry docks, daily open-air fish and produce markets, and local craft breweries.

Food and drink

Order authentic crni rizot: a rich, savory risotto prepared with local cuttlefish and colored with its deep black ink. Savor fresh oysters harvested from the nearby bay of Ston, and enjoy seafood prepared na buzaru (shellfish gently simmered in white wine, garlic, olive oil, and breadcrumbs). Round off with rozata, a traditional Dalmatian caramel custard flavored with rose petal liqueur.

Questions about Dubrovnik

What is the best time to walk the city walls to avoid crowds?

Begin right at the 8:00 AM opening or enter in the late afternoon two hours before closing. You will avoid the intense midday Mediterranean sun and large cruise ship tour groups.

Where can you swim near the Old Town of Dubrovnik?

Banje Beach sits just outside the Ploce Gate, while the Buza cliff bars feature ladders that lead directly from the sheer rock walls down into the deep, crystal-clear Adriatic.

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