Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, has been added to
UNESCO’s World Heritage list and this status is proved by the 1436 protected
historical buildings.
The historical city of Dubrovnik, the former center of the Dubrovnik
Republic, is surrounded by city walls 2 km long which defended the city against
attack both on land and at sea for centuries. Within the city walls a beautiful
city developed with many churches, palaces and cultural monuments as well as the
Stradun, a well known boardwalk for both young and old from all over the world
which was once the stage for all major events. Many islands close by, a crystal
blue sea, rich natural and cultural heritage, the Mljet National Park,
historical villas and promenades are what make the Dubrovnik Riviera one of the
most attractive destinations in Croatia. Here one can enjoy various activities,
have fun all night long, enjoy autochthonic food and wine and the hospitality of
the people.
Very popular beach under the city walls is a pebble beach with a terrace
where one can enjoy a refreshing beverage. Near Dubrovnik, the beaches are
mainly rocky, while the hotel beaches are mainly concrete terraces. An excursion
to Lokrum is also a unique opportunity – swimming in a lake situated in the
middle of an island and you can swim to a small cave. On the island of Lopud,
one of the Elaphite islands, is a long sandy beach known as Sunj and getting to
the beach is quite an adventurous walk. However, once you have reached the
beach, you will see that it was well worth it.
Dubrovnik city walls represent a bond between the present and the past and
serve as one of the best protection systems in Europe. Together with five
defensive towers they are 1940 meter in length, and is a must-see. |
