Croatia
Dubrovnik
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Dubrovnik: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
The pearl of the Adriatic: a walled, UNESCO-listed old town, stone lanes and crystal-clear sea.
Best weatherIn late spring and early autumn: pleasant weather and fewer crowds. In midsummer, the city is very busy.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Adriatic spring
It's mild, you can walk the walls without the crowds, and swim from late May.
Summer festival
From 10 July to 25 August, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival takes over the old town with theatre and concerts.
Still-warm sea
The sea holds on to its warmth and you can visit the Elaphiti Islands in peace.
Dubrovnik at peace
A mild winter, the Christmas market on the Stradun and the old town almost all to yourself, at low prices.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Old Town
Inside the walls: a one-of-a-kind experience, in a lively pedestrian area.
Ploče
Just east of the old town, with views of the walls and Banje beach.
Lapad
A peninsula with beaches and a promenade, linked to the centre by bus.
Gruž
The ferry and market port, handy for heading off to explore the islands.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Walking the walls
About 2 km of walls surround the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go early in the morning: orange rooftops on one side, the Adriatic on the other.
Ideal for great views
The Stradun
The main street, paved with smooth marble, crosses the old town from gate to gate. Around it, stepped lanes hide churches, squares and little terraces.
Ideal for strolling
The Mount Srđ cable car
In a few minutes, it lifts you above the city, with a spectacular view of the old town and the islands. Magical at sunset.
Ideal for sunsets
Lokrum Island
Fifteen minutes away by boat, this wooded island is a little paradise: free-roaming peacocks, a botanical garden and coves for swimming.
Ideal for a day in nature