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
Discover the Dominican monastery: in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, this
Take the boat to Lokrum:
Panorama view of the old town Dubrovnik in Croatia © Melanie Sommer/Shutterstock
Scale Mount Srđ: climb the
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
Take a trip to Mljet: this
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