Things To Do In Dubrovnik

updated 7/27/2021

Huddled at the base of a rugged mountainside, the elegant city of Dubrovnik Dropdown content is Croatia's Dropdown content irresistibly beautiful star attraction. Lapped by the glittering Adriatic Sea, its sturdy walls encircle white marble streets and Baroque churches; off the coast lie wooded islands with extensive, rocky beaches and crystal-clear seas. Taken from the Rough Guides Snapshot Dropdown content, these are our favourite things to do in Dubrovnik and the surrounding area:

Walk Dubrovnik’s city walls: a well trodden walkway follows the full circuit of the battlements providing the ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the city’s medieval and Baroque splendours.

Discover the Dominican monastery: in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, this monastery’s quiet cloister harbours a small but stunning collection of Renaissance art.

Take the boat to Lokrum:this densely wooded islet, a short boat ride from Dubrovnik, is the perfect place for a sunbathe or a stroll.

Panorama view of the old town Dubrovnik in Croatia © Melanie Sommer/Shutterstock

Scale Mount Srđ: climb the peak overlooking Dubrovnik by cable car or on foot to enjoy fantastic views of the coast.

Experience Dubrovnik’s summer festival: this annual cultural shindig brings top class drama and music to the Old Town’s courtyards and fortresses.

Island Lopud, Dubrovnik, Croatia © canvaspix/Shutterstock

Explore Trsteno: these Renaissance gardens, perched on a hillside overlooking the sea, provide an ideal excuse for an out of town excursion.

Take a trip to Mljet: this lush, forested island has an easily strollable network of paths encircling its two saltwater lakes.

You can buy the Rough Guides Snapshot: Dubrovnik and around

Book hostels for your trip, and don't forget to purchase travel insurance before you go.