Horse Riding in Konavle,Croatia's southernmost region, is rich in a thousand years of history, magical blue-green landscapes and architecture. Even today, we can listen briefly to the spirit of times gone by and experience the centuries-old traditions of our ancestors. Of these, horseback riding on today's trails is a serene experience. The coastline of Konavle is so peaceful, that the longer you ride, the further away your 'real' life seems. Idyllic pastures and beautiful surroundings - a vacation both horse and rider will be sure to enjoy.

This is a part of the Neretva river delta and forms a huge marsh with numerous birds, fishes and other species.

Franciscan Monastery is built in the transitional Romanesque-Gothic style. The construction started in 1337. In 1667 it was completely destroyed in the Great Earthquake. The door with Pieta at Stradun is the only thing left from the original church after it has been rebuilt. The Cluster of the Franciscan Monastery is considered to be a masterpiece of architecture in Dubrovnik. It was built in Romanesque-Gothic style by the famous Mihoje Brajkov from Bara. The capitals are a true example of Romanesque style, with bestiary motives bringing the spirit of Gothic as well.
Pieta at the church of Male brače - gothic sculpture done by Leonard and Petar Petrović (1498). The lofty interior of the monastery (reputed once to have had ceiling paintings by Titian) was reconstructed after the Great Earthquake of 1667.
The Old Pharmacy, located inside the Franciscan monastery, was opened in 1317. It is the third oldest pharmacy in Europe, but the only one still working.

Dubrovnik Camping
Camping sites and Campgrounds around Dubrovnik:Campsite Rudine, Orasac near Dubrovnik - campground situated 10 kilometers west from Dubrovnik, in the village Orasac..

Auto camp Kupari near Dubrovnik - Kupari camping site is situated 6 km from Dubrovnik and connected by a regular bus and boat service, and 6 km from Cavtat and the airport...

Camp site 'Pod Maslinom' - Orasac near Dubrovnik - campsite "Pod maslinom" is located 11 km wes of Dubrovnik

Camping Monika - Molunat near Dubrovnik - campsite located 40 km from city of Dubrovnik, with direct bus line three times per a day (bus station is only 50 m away from a camp) ...

Auto Camp Banja - Slano - near Dubrovnik - a campsite located in beautifull bay of Slano near Dubrovnik. http://www.auto-camp-banja.tk/

Camp Solitudo - Dubrovnik - Campsite Solitudo is the only camping site in close vicinity to the City of Dubrovnik. It is only on 15-20 minutes bus ride from the Dubrovnik Old City centre.

Archaeological museum,Cultural historical museum,Maritime museum,Marin Držic house,Modern history museum and Etnografic museum.

Ston is a village and municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia, located at the south of isthmus of the Pelješac peninsula. The town of Ston is the center of the Ston municipality.Ston was a major fort of the Ragusan Republic whose defensive walls were regarded as a notable feat of medieval architecture: the town's inner wall measures 890 metres in length, while the Great Wall outside the town has a circumference of 5 km.

The walls extend to Mali Ston ("Little Ston"), a smaller town on the northern side of the Pelješac isthmus and the end of the Gulf of Mali Ston, notable for its mariculture.Ston is also known for its saltworks which were coveted by the Republic of Dubrovnik and the Ottoman Empire.

Trsteno is most famous for its arboretum, the oldest in this part of the world.he arboretum was erected by the local noble family Gučetić/Gozze in the late 15th century, who requested ship captains to bring back seeds and plants from their travels.rsteno suffered .extensive damage and looting during the Trsteno is a small tourist destination 25 km northwest of Dubrovnik. The area is known for its rich vegetation and mild Mediterranean climate with plenty of sun. Dalmatia's oldest Renaissance park with exotic plants and plane-trees, as well as with ornamented Baroque drinking fountain with statues of Neptune and nymphs, is in Trsteno. Trsteno is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations of the Dubrovnik area due to the harmonious architecture of summer residences and sacral buildings, placed on the beautiful coastline and surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. You can find accommodation in apartments and rooms in private houses and enjoy the sun on tranquil, sandy beaches and in small bays. If you are looking for nature and tranquillity, and are interested in cultural heritage and tradition, come to Trsteno. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is only 20 minutes away by car.
Yugoslav wars when on October 2 and 3rd, 1991, the Yugoslav People's Army launched a series of gunboat and air attacks and set the Arboretum afire, destroying a large part of it, and causing partial damage to the summer residence and the oldest part of the arboretum. The arboretum was further severely damaged in 2000 by a forest fire during a drought, when around 120,000 square metres were lost in fireThe pride of the arboretum, two Oriental Planes located on the central market place of Trsteno, survived both disasters undamaged. They are over 500 years old and are unique specimens of its kind in Europe. The ancient trees are both about 45/60 m tall and their trunks are 5 m in diameter. Within what was once the noble family's country house, there is the oldest Renaissance park in Croatia, designed in 1502, with numerous exotic plants..

Kolicep - It has very pretty beaches, historical and cultural hotels and many monuments. In the island are many constructed catholic churches in the style preRomanesque.
Loupd - the island with many churchs and chapels. Among them the Dominican and franciscans convents stand out. In the island also are many summerings who belong to the noblesas families of the republic of Dubrovnik.The most important is the residence of Miho Pracat. We are speaking about a very rich navigator who didn't have successor and he was resolved that after its death to leave all its fortune to repubilca of Dubrovnnik.

In areas of Croatia are the eight national parks, the ten nature parks and two strict reserves.Each of the national parks is maintained by a separate institution, overseen and funded by the government ministry of nature conservation and spatial development.The Plitvice Lakes lie in a basin of karstic rock, mainly dolomite and limestone, which has given rise to their most distinctive feature. The lakes are separated by natural dams of travertine, which is deposited by the action of moss, algae and bacteria. The encrusted plants and bacteria accumulate on top of each other, forming travertine barriers which grow at the rate of about 1 cm per year.The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colours change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight.The lakes are divided into the 12 Upper Lakes (Gornja jezera) and the four Lower Lakes (Donja jezera.The Plitvice Lakes national park is heavily forested, mainly with beech, spruce, and fir trees, and features a mixture of Alpine and Mediterranean vegetation. It has a notably wide variety of plant communities, due to its range of microclimates, differing soils and varying levels of altitude.The area is also home to an extremely wide variety of animal and bird species. Rare fauna such as the European brown bear, wolf, eagle, owl, lynx, wild cat and capercaillie can be found there, along with many more common species. At least 126 species of birds have been recorded there, of which 70 have been recorded as breeding there.The Plitvice Lakes had become a major tourist attraction in the late 19th century.The park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.Parks are:Brijuni,Paklenica,Velebit,Krk,Risnjak,Kornati,Mljet,Plitvice

The island of Koločep is one of the three inhabited Elaphiti Islands situated near the city of Dubrovnik.In the times of the Dubrovnik Republic, Kolocep was an important shipbuilding site. Two members of Christopher Columbus’ crew on the Santa Maria were sailors from Kolocep.This small island of only 2.3 km² has seven pre-Romanesque churches dating back to the times of Croatian kings, from the 9th to the 11th century.The 15th century is considered to be the golden age of the island of Koločep, a time when the greatest number of summer palaces was built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy. Many renaissance masterpieces, myths, stories and countless legends were born within the shade of the scented plants and trees found in these rural settings.
Already the first encounter with the island of Koločep cannot leave you unmoved. You will be intoxicated with the still calm, the scent of the Mediterranean plants and the intensity of the colours of the Adriatic. When you have been here once, you will always want to come back again.Clear waters surrounding the island range from deep blue to turquoise aqua. The coastline has with a number of hidden coves: the Blue Cave can be accessed swimming from one such cove on the south side of the island. An area off shore where lobsters abound is another one of Kolocep's features.The islands flora includes stands of tall pine and olive groves.

Šipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands.Šipan is situated 17 km north-west from Dubrovnik.Šipan was inhabited alredy in time of Roman Empire. In the Middle ages famous Šipan's vineyards were mentioned on many European courts.In 15-th and 16-th century many noble families from Dubrovnik built on Šipan their summer residences.oday on Šipan people grow olives, figs, almonds, tomatoes, citrus fruits and off course there are large vineyards with finest grapes. There are few small villages in the inland of the island.Except natural beauties, Šipan island can offer many other things for sightseeing.In Sipanska luka there are ruins of building dating from times of ancient Rome. On Velji Vrh there are ruins of the St. Peter's church from 11-th century, in Pakljeno there is church of St. Mihovil dating from 11-th century an there is small church of St. Ivan in Silovo selo. Between Sudurad and Šipanska luka there are ruins of summer residence of the Dubrovnik's Archbishops. Šipan also has many nice beaches where one can enjoy in the Sun and clean blue sea.It is beautiful island for spending vacations and have great time.When visiting Dubrovnik, one should also visit Sipan at least for one day.Šipan is connected with Dubrovnik with many boat lines.

Cavtat perches on the saddle of a wooded peninsula set between two bays, so you're never more than moments from the water. The sea is as still as a mirror, a deep and brilliant blue with pools of green reflected from the pine forests beyond. A wide promenade, fringed with palm trees, runs along the harbour front.This is the cosmopolitan centre of the town, where fishing and tourist boats jostle with gleaming jet-set yachts the size of battleships.The celebrated Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac (1855-1922) remains Cavtat's most famous son. His former home at 5 Bukovceva (tucked behind a 15th-century Franciscan monastery at the northern end of the promenade) is slowly being transformed into a gallery.Bukovac is everywhere in Cavtat. The gracious waterfront Church of St Nicholas has his painting of the four evangelists over its main altar, with more of his works on display in the Pinakoteka - the art gallery .Bukovac apart, there is a host of other treasures in the town, testament to an impressively long and distinguished cultural history.St Nicholas's Church, the 16th-century Rector's Palace houses an eclectic collection of paintings, books and furniture donated by another notable former resident, the 19th-century lawyer and cultural activist, Baltazar Bogisic, whose statue dominates the southern part of the harbourfront. The Racic Mausoleum is on top of a steep, wooded hill at the very tip of the peninsula on which the town rests. Unexpectedly - especially for people arriving from the comparative bustle of the quayside - the whole of this end of the peninsula is given over to semi-wild parkland, heavily scented with herbs and flowers. In just minutes you've stepped from an artificial forest of yacht masts into a living Arcadia.The peninsula is the perfect place to come for a swim and a picnic.

Full day cruise This cruise offers you the sun, sea and a relaxing change of pace from the moment you embark. Sail past the Elaphite Islands before you disembark at a secluded bay where a traditional welcome will be offered. Enjoy a lunch of grilled fish, local cheeses and unlimited wine, while being entertained by Dalmatian music. The games will add to the fun filled afternoon. Guide, lunch and transfer included. Light sportswear and swimwear recommended.

Heavily damaged in the recent war, Cilipi is building itself back up and is preserving its charm and rich tradition. You may choose to attend mass in St. Nicholas church or wander around taking in the sights, after mass the tour continues with a walk through the picturesque village with an opportunity to buy traditional souvenirs.

Mostar is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the biggest and the most important city in Herzegovina and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva river and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named by "the bridge keepers" (natively: mostari) who kept the bridge over river Neretva.During Turkish administration, The Old Bridge was built and became one of the symbols of Mostar. The bridge was destroyed by Croatian Defence Council units during the Bosnian-Herzegovian War, on November 9, 1993.Since 1881 Mostar has been the seat of the Bishopric of Mostar-Duvno. The city's symbol, the "Old Bridge" (Stari Most) is one of the most important structures of the Ottoman era and was built by Mimar Hayrettin, a student of the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. In 1939, Mostar became part of the Banovina of Croatia and during World War II, was an important city in the Independent State of Croatia.
After World War II, Mostar developed a production of tobacco, bauxite, wine, aircraft and aluminium products. Several dams ("Grabovica", "Salakovac", "Mostar") were built in the region to harness the hydroelectric power of the Neretva. The city was a major industrial and tourist center and prospered during the time of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.Since the end of the wider war in 1995, great progress is being made in the reconstruction of the city of Mostar. The city was under direct monitoring from a European Union envoy, several elections were held and each nation was accommodated with regard to political control over the city. Over 15 million dollars has been spent on restoration.A monumental project to rebuild the Old Bridge to the original design, and restore surrounding structures and historic neighbourhoods was initiated in 1999 and mostly completed by Spring 2004. The money for this reconstruction was donated by Spain (who had a sizeble contingent of peacekeeping troops stationed in the surrounding area during the conflict), the United States, Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands, and Croatia. A grand opening was held on July 23, 2004 under heavy security.In July 2005, UNESCO finally inscribed the Old Bridge and its closest vicinity onto the World Heritage List.The Old Bridge was completed in 1566 and was hailed as one of the greatest architectural achievement in the Ottoman controlled Balkans.This single-arch stone bridge is an exact replica of the original bridge that stood for over 400 years and that was designed by Hajrudin, a student of the great Ottoman architect Sinan.The town is exceptional for its dwellings and monuments assembled harmoniously over the centuries thanks to the favourable geographical conditions and sound economic climate. Experience the city sights which include: the Old Bazaar, the Turkish House and one of the many old Mosques.

The island of Mljet is often called a „green island“ because of its lush vegetation. It is the largest island of the Dubrovnik Archipelago. Its beauty consists of the most beautiful beaches that make an amazing contrast with steep rocks, caves and cliffs.
Its two lakes - Greater and Lesser Lake - are worldwide known natural phenomenon. They are separated from the sea by a narrow isthumus. There is a small island called St. Mary with a 12th century Benedictine Monastery in the Greater Lake. The monastery was built in the renaissance style.

The fortified old city, with streets distributed in form of fish thorn that allow the free circulation of the air but protects of strong winds, firmly is constructed in a promontory that controls the narrow zone between the island and mainland. To construct outside the walls was prohibited until 1700, and the wood drawbridge was only replaced in 1863. All the narrow streets of Kórcula are peatonales, with the only exception of the street that goes throughout the Southeastern wall. The city includes several remarkable historical monuments: the catholic cathedral of San Marcos (constructed between 1301 and 1806), a monastery franciscano of 1400 (with a beautiful one to cloister gothic veneciano), the cameras of the civic advice of the city, the palace of the old venecianos governors, the palaces of the local mercantile aristocracy (of centuries XV and XVI), and the great fortifications of the city. The devotee catholics of Kórchula maintain old ecclesiastical ceremonies popular and a game military (moreška) that in Average age it was made in all The Mediterranean.

Ston is a village and municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county of Croatia, located at the south of isthmus of the Pelješac peninsula. The town of Ston is the center of the Ston municipality.Ston was a major fort of the Ragusan Republic whose defensive walls were regarded as a notable feat of medieval architecture: the town's inner wall measures 890 metres in length, while the Great Wall outside the town has a circumference of 5 km.

The City Walls are among the finest and most complete in Europe. They protected the freedom of Dubrovnik Republic for centuries. They surround the entire Old City with their 1940 meters of length and up to 25 meters of height. The whole City Wall complex was built from the 8th until the 16th century, consisting of an inner and outer section. There are five bastions, 3 circular and 12 square and rectangular towers, two corner towers, and one huge fortress. The outer section of City Walls consists of a lower wall, having 10 semicircular bastions built by the famous Italian architect Michelozzo. The town is defended by two more separate fortresses, at Revelin on the eastern side and Lovrijenac on the southwest side.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival is an annually-held summer festival instituted in 1949, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia in the period July 10th - August 25th.n a unique ambient of open and closed scenes of Renaissance-Baroque city of Dubrovnik a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance is presented annually.

Experience Croatias' rich and diverse culture through its food and wine by taking a tour of one of its major wine making regions such as Peljesac, Istria or Slavonia.
During our tours you'll have the opportunity to experience the local cuisine, art, architecture, history and picturesque scenery.
You will be accompanied to all of the wineries for tastings by our very own winemaker and enologist Dean Susec who will give you an in depth understanding of the wine making process and specifics of each regions wines.

National specialties:
• Pršut i paški sir (air-dried ham similar to Italian prosciutto and sheep's cheese from the island of Pag) platters are served as an appetizer.
• Salata od hobotnice (octopus salad) is made from octopus, potato, onion, chopped parsely, olive oil and lemon juice.
• Crni riýot (black risotto)
is made from cuttlefish black ink.
• Gulaš (goulash) is similar to the Hungarian version from where it originated.
• Janjetina (roast lamb) is popular in inland regions, where its not unusual to see whole lamb roasting on a spit at roadside eateries.
National drinks:
• Vino (wine) as a rule of thumb, the best red wines come from the south, and the best whites from the north.
• Rakija (spirit) a potent firewater drunk as a toast at celebrations and as an aperitif before eating. Types of rakija include travarica (made from distilled grapes and flavored with herbs) and šlivovica (made from distilled plums).
• Pivo (beer) is popular throughout the country - lager predominates.
• Kava (coffee) is generally drunk as Italian-style espresso or as bijela kava (coffee with milk).
• Čaj (tea) normally implies herbal teas such as šipak (rosehip) which are served with sugar and lemon. If you want English-style black tea ask for Indijski čaj sa mljekom

Konavle is a small region and municipality located southeast of Dubrovnik, Croatia.Konavle is actually a narrow field located between the Sniježnica mountain and the Adriatic Sea, spanning the area from the coastal town of Cavtat to the Montenegrin border at Prevlaka. Other than Cavtat, only the southernmost village of Molunat is located on the coast, while the other 30 villages are in the hinterland.Konavle County House was founded in 1974, thanks to the selfless efforts and enthusiasm of prominent education and tourism workers in Čilipi and people of Konavle in general.A building that used to be the village treasury, located in the central square, now treasures the ethnological fortune of Konavle, displayed in the ambience of a typical Konavle house.The collection now holds about 500 items such as male and female folk costumes of the highest quality, embroidery and other textile handcrafts, jewellery, arms, musical instruments and items used in the everyday life.

Delaphodia is the ancient Greek name for the island of Lopud. Central island of the Elaphite chain, Lopud boasts a rich maritime tradition, especially during the time of the Dubrovnik Republic. Lopud's galleys participated in Spanish raids on Tunis, Algeria, Portugal and even Armada against England. A visit will be made to the 15th century monastery and church museum. Time at leisure here before returning to Dubrovnik. Transfer, guide and entrance fees included.

Spend an unforgettable day in an idyllic natural setting. Enjoy a drive through the picturesque villages of the Konavle region (Popovici, Radovcici) before we stop above the town of Molunat for a view of the Croatian southernmost part - the Prevlaka peninsula. We re-join our coach to continue through the Konavle Valley to the Konavoski Dvori Restaurant, one of the foremost restaurants on the entire Dalmatian Coast. A traditional welcome of local brandy and dried figs will take place in front of the restaurant situated next to an old mill by the cascading waters of the Ljuta River. Enjoy the romantic charm, exceptional wines and traditional cuisine of the area. A visit to the gallery of the primitive painter Mijo Šiša-Konavljanin in the village of Mihanici will round off this memorable and highly enjoyable excursion. .Guide, local drink, lunch and entrance fees included.

Lokrum is an island in the Adriatic Sea,a short boat ride from Dubrovnik, Croatia.The first written mention of Lokrum was in 1023 when the Benedictine abbey and monastery were founded. The name Lokrum comes from the Latin, 'acrumen', meaning sour fruit.The last Benedictines left the island in 1798. Local legends say that the night before they departed they put a curse on the island.According to legend, Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked in 1192 after returning home from the crusades and was cast safely ashore on Lokrum. He pledged to build a church on the island but, at the plea of Dubrovnik citizens, the church was built on the nearby mainland instead.In 1959 a Botanical Garden was founded on Lokrum which contains native and imported, tropical and subtropical plants, and other vegetation originating from Australia to South America. The island is also inhabited by families of peacocks.The island is now a popular destination with visitors to Dubrovnik. A restaurant is located in the former monastery, and walking routes round the island are marked out. There is also a nudist beach at the south-eastern end of the island.

Lastovo is an island, town municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County in Croatia.The island is noted for its 15th- and 16th-century architecture. There is a large number of churches of relatively small size, a testament to the island's long-standing Roman Catholic tradition. The major cultural event is the Poklade, or carnival. The island largely relies on its natural beauty and preservation to attract tourists each season. Recently the Croatian Government made the island and its archipelago a nature park.The most important event on the island is an authentic carnival that the locals call the Poklad. All the island residents participate by wearing folk costumes. The origins of the Lastovo carnival go back to a historical event.The town's buildings date mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries when the construction of about 20 Renaissance houses redefined the village's appearance.Most of them have high broad terraces which have become the "trade mark" look of Lastovo houses. Their unusual cylindrical chimneys that the locals call fumari are picturesque and unusual since they look like miniature minarets, although there is no record of Arab or Turkish influence ever directly reaching this area.Recently the Croatian Government made the island and its archipelago a nature park.

Pelješac is a peninsula in southern Croatia, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It is second largest peninsula in Croatia.The history of Peljesac is dating, earliest known, from ancient Greece time. In 1333 the Republic of Ragusa bought Peljesac from the Serbian Kingdom of Tsar Dušan. The French Empire occupied the region in 1806 and abolishing the old Republic, turned it in 1808 into Illyrian Provinces region. In 1815 it was awarded to the Austrian Empire, since 1867 a part of the Cisleithanian part of the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary. Between 1918 and 1991 it was a part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.An additional connection between Pelješac and the mainland is planned to be created through the Pelješac bridge. Once completed, bridge would physically connect all of Croatia, which is broken due to the strip of Bosnia and Herzegovina that passing through Croatia, granting them sea access. Due to this, the start of construction has been continually delayed until shipping rights and boundaries can be properly defined between the two countries.Peljesac Peninsula retains a thriving agricultural business especially in winemaking. Dingac and Postup wine from Peljesac are appreciated throughout Croatia and Peljesac vineyards are open for visits.Peljesac offers myriad opportunities for outdoor activities, especially if you can appreciate a good beach. Peljesac has more than its share of sandy beaches: Trstenik, Prapatno, Trstenica beaches are all on sheltered coves.

Montenegro is a country located in Southeastern Europe.It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast, and Albania to the south. Its capital and largest city is Podgorica, while Cetinje is designated as the Prijestonica (Пријестоница), meaning the former Royal Capital City.The Government of Montenegro has set the development of Montenegro as an elite tourist destination a top priority. It is a national strategy to make tourism a major, if not the single largest, contributor to the Montenegrin economy. A number of steps were taken to attract foreign investors into Montenegro's tourism industry.The culture of Montenegro has been shaped by a variety of influences throughout history. The influence of Orthodox, Slavonic, Central European, Islamic, and seafaring Adriatic cultures (notably parts of Italy, like the Republic of Venice) have been the most important in recent centuries.Montenegro has many significant cultural and historical sites, including heritage sites from the pre-Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods. The Montenegrin coastal region is especially well known for its religious monuments, including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor the basilica of St. Luke (over 800 years), Our Lady of the Rocks (Škrpjela), the Savina Monastery and others.

Međugorje is a town located in western Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina, around 25 km southwest of Mostar and close to the border of Croatia. Today the town is best known due to reported apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary which appeared to six Herzegovinian Croats since 24 June 1981,and is now visited by pilgrims from around the entire world as a shrine.•The name Međugorje literally means an area "between mountains". At an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, it has a mild Mediterranean climate. The town consists of an ethnically-homogeneous Croat population of over 4000, and the Roman Catholic Parish (local administrative and religious area) consists of five neighbouring villages (Međugorje, Bijakovići, Vionica, Miletina and Šurmanci).Discover and experience the Phenomenon that has made Medjugore one of the most famous places of Pilgrimage in the Catholic world attracting millions of visitors since 1981. Visit Apparition Hill, after mass, where the Virgin Mary first appeared to the children.(passport required)

Dubrovnik is the city of unique a political and cultural history, of world-famous the cultural patrimony and the beauty, and one of the most attractive and more famous cities of the Mediterranean. Aside from its exceptional natural beauties and well-preserved cultural and historical inheritance, Dubrovnik also offers the opportunities of high quality of the visitor. It is also the city of hotels, high ecological standards and tourist programs, and is equally attractive in all the stations. Its geographic isolation is compensated by high standards of the traffic and the communication - specially through aerial traffic and of fast boats of the hydrofoil.

One of the best ways to get a feeling for Dubrovnik is to take a 2km walk around the city walls. Built in the 13th century and strengthened in the 14th and 15th century the walls are 25m high and up to 3m thick. As you look down at the town, notice the patchwork of colours formed by the red-roofs. Also , you are bound to see some war wounds as Dubrovnik was shelled in the Yugoslavian war in 1991. I would recommend doing the walk to the walls in the late afternoon or early morning, I went at 1pm and it was dam hot. Make sure you bring your camera with you there are way too many breathtaking pictures you will not want to miss.

You get the standard fare as in many other central Europian or Mediterrenean countries(pizza,pasta,meat dishes,fish.)All fppd is safe to eat as restaurants are regularly inspected,and there is no problem with drinking wather.Seafood is a speciality along the Croatian coastline ,unsurprisingly! No matter how good the local cuisine is,sometimes the plate cries out for exotic spices.The tapas,fajitas and empandands may be ersatz Mexican,but it is a a refreshing change from pasta,risotto and fish.Plus there are vegetarian dishes to fortify the lively young crowd.

Nautika
Brsalje 3
With a great location just outside Pile Gate, Nautika is class all the way. It's routinely named as one of Croatia's top restaurants for its blend of classic and modern cuisine. Nevertheless, it's rarely frequented by locals.

Proto
Siroka 1
Owned by the same company as Nautika, the emphasis here is on fish and seafood prepared in traditional Dubrovnik style. Dining is slightly more casual here and there is a local following.

Gils
Sv Dominika
Modern, relaxed and very trendy, this new place is committed to fusion cuisine. There are tapas, a chill-out bar-lounge and a full menu of imaginative dishes. Its location in front of the Dominican Monastery, makes Gils an easy refreshment break from sightseeing in Dubrovnik.

Mid-Range Restaurants
Orhan
Od Tabarike
Only a few steps from Nautika but much cheaper, this restaurant with a terrace overlooking the sea has accumulated quite a fan club over the years. Famous for its heaping plates of seafood and scrumptious black-ink risotto, patrons are also pleased with the roast veal.

Dubrovacki Kantun
Boškoviceva ulica 5
This rustic place in the Old Town turns out delicious Dubrovnik specialties. Plus they have no problem catering to special diets and vegetarians.

Rozarij
Prijeko 2
Tiny but atmospheric, Rozarij is a local favourite for its impeccable seafood. The homespun charm is a delightful change on touristy Prijeko.