Dubrovnik Croatia travel

Dubrovnik is clearly special and sightseeing starts just by entering the city and marvels at every corner, every street and every piece of rock that lies in this ancient masterpiece. Beyond the city is a heavenly landscape of beaches, wooded peninsulas and a sea strewn with lush islands.

Dubrovnik Croatia

Dubrovnik is also known as "the Pearl of the Adriatic", as Lord Byron called it. A city on the Adriatic Sea Coast in southern most part of Croatia, it is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the area. In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Sights and places to see in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is the city located at the south end of Croatia and it has it’s own airport - Dubrovnik Airport Cilipi so it can be reached from vast range of European cities. Dubrovnik is city rich with culture and history so it is listed in UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik old town was built in the 13th century and remains almost untouched to the present day. Tall walls surround Dubrovnik Old Town.

The beaches in Dubrovnik are modest so you won't find vast sweeps of sand but you will find sparkling water and a clean stretch of rocks, pebbles or gravel. Banje Beach is the closest beach to the Old Town which makes it the most convenient beach and the beach with the best view of Dubrovnik's walls. On the Lapad peninsula, there are several beaches to enjoy.

Weather, flight and travel information in and around Croatia

Most people visit Croatia between April and September. May and June are great months for all outdoor activities (except skiing). July and August are the most popular months to visit as the tourist season swings into gear. September is also a nice month to visit since it’s not as hot as summer, although still warm, and there are less the crowds.

The major airports in the country are at Dubrovnik, Pula, Rijeka, Split, Zadar and Zagreb.

Bus services are excellent and relatively inexpensive. Any valid driving license is sufficient to legally drive and rent a car; an international driving license is not necessary.

Money; £1 = 1.07 Euros (EUR)

Time; GMT/UTC +1

Telephone; 00 or + (385)

Last updated; March, 09