Destinations in Dubrovnik & South Dalmatia
All destinations in South Dalmatia — Dubrovnik Old Town, the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet, Korčula, Cavtat and more.
Cavtat: Dubrovnik's quieter neighbour on the southern riviera
Discover Cavtat — a charming riviera town 20 minutes south of Dubrovnik with a waterfront promenade, Račić Mausoleum, and boat connections.
Dubrovnik: the pearl of the Adriatic
Old Town walls, Game of Thrones sites, sea kayaking and island day trips: your complete guide to Dubrovnik, Croatia's most iconic city.
Dubrovnik Old Town: inside the medieval walls
Stradun, City Walls, Rector's Palace: explore Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town with practical tips for dodging cruise-ship crowds.
Elaphiti islands: car-free escape from Dubrovnik
Discover the Elaphiti archipelago — Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep — by boat from Gruž. Car-free islands, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear Adriatic waters.
Korčula: walled town, wine country, and island life
Korčula town is a medieval walled city with Grk and Pošip wines, great beaches, and a disputed Marco Polo connection. 2.5h from Dubrovnik by catamaran.
Kotor, Montenegro: a walled jewel in a fjord-like bay
Explore Kotor's medieval walls, baroque squares and the stunning Bay of Kotor on a day trip from Dubrovnik. Border tips, best tours and honest travel advice.
Mljet National Park: the greenest island in the Adriatic
Mljet is Croatia's most forested island, with two saltwater lakes, a 12th-century island monastery, the Odysseus Cave, and exceptional cycling and swimming.
Mostar: the rebuilt bridge and the streets that survived
Visit Mostar's iconic Stari Most bridge, Ottoman bazaar and the Neretva riverbanks on a day trip from Dubrovnik. Honest guide with border tips and best tours.
Pelješac peninsula: wine, beaches & the bridge south of Dubrovnik
Discover Pelješac — Dalmatia's wine heartland, home to Dingač and Postup Plavac Mali reds, white-pebble beaches, and the 2022 bridge.
Split: Diocletian's Palace and the gateway to Central Dalmatia
Explore Split's extraordinary Diocletian's Palace, waterfront Riva and vibrant city life on a day trip or overnight from Dubrovnik
Budva: Montenegro's beach riviera and its ancient old town
Discover Budva's sandy beaches, compact walled old town and buzzing promenade on a half-day add-on to a Montenegro trip from Dubrovnik
Hvar: lavender terraces, glamorous harbour and the Pakleni islands
Explore Hvar's Renaissance old town, Pakleni island beaches and Croatia's sunniest island on a day trip from Split. Tours, ferries
Konavle Valley: silk, falcons, wine and Croatia's rural south
Explore Konavle — Dubrovnik's rural hinterland with wine estates, olive oil, traditional silk embroidery, jeep safaris, and the medieval Sokol fortress.
Krka National Park: waterfalls, boats and swimming in the canyon
Visit Krka National Park's Skradinski Buk waterfall, take the boat through the canyon and swim in the emerald pools on a day trip from Split
Lapad: Dubrovnik's beach peninsula
Lapad and Babin Kuk: Dubrovnik's beach peninsula with better beaches, lower hotel prices, and a quiet promenade 15 minutes from the Old Town.
Lokrum island: peacocks, ruins, and a Dead Sea lake
Lokrum island: forested nature reserve with a Benedictine monastery ruin, Dead Sea saltwater lake, Iron Throne replica, and wild peacocks.
Lopud island: sandy beaches and car-free calm
Lopud in the Elaphiti archipelago offers the best sandy beach near Dubrovnik, an abandoned monastery, and blissful car-free streets. Perfect for a day trip.
Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks: the Bay of Kotor's quietest gem
Visit Perast, a baroque village on the Bay of Kotor, and take a short boat ride to the islet of Our Lady of the Rocks
Ston & Mali Ston: Croatia's great wall and the world's best oysters
Explore Ston's medieval defensive walls, ancient salt pans, and Mali Ston's legendary oysters — a half-day from Dubrovnik worth every minute.
Gruž: Dubrovnik's port and gateway to the islands
Gruž is Dubrovnik's working port: ferry terminal for the Elaphiti Islands, cruise berths, and the city's best morning produce market.
Koločep: the closest island to Dubrovnik
Koločep (Kalamota) is the nearest Elaphiti island to Dubrovnik: car-free, home to the Blue Cave, and perfect for a half-day of swimming and quiet exploration.
Lovćen National Park: Montenegro's mountain heart above Kotor
Serpentine road above Kotor to Lovćen NP, Njegoš Mausoleum, Njeguši prosciutto and panoramic bay views. Half-day add-on to a Kotor trip.
Lumbarda: sandy beaches and Grk wine on Korčula
Lumbarda is a small village on Korčula island with Croatia's rare Grk white wine, two sandy beaches, and a relaxed pace that contrasts with busy Korčula town.
Orebić: beaches, ferries and the view across to Korčula
Orebić sits at Pelješac's tip with the best beach on the peninsula, a quick ferry to Korčula town, and Mount Sveti Ilija above.
Šipan: the Elaphiti island that time forgot
Šipan is the largest and quietest Elaphiti island: olive groves, two medieval villages, cycling paths, and almost no crowds. A half-day or full-day escape.
Trebinje: the quiet Herzegovinian town closest to Dubrovnik
Explore Trebinje's old town, Arslanagić bridge, hilltop church and local wine on a day trip from Dubrovnik. The nearest Bosnian town
Trogir: a UNESCO island old town a short drive from Split
Explore Trogir's medieval old town, Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and Kamerlengo fortress on a half-day trip from Split
Trsteno Arboretum: a Renaissance garden above the Adriatic
Trsteno Arboretum — the oldest in Croatia, planted in the 15th century, and the Game of Thrones King's Landing garden — lies 18 km north of Dubrovnik.