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    Dubrovnik and its region, Croatia

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  • Dubrovnik and its region

    The major asset of a stay in a seaside resort near Dubrovnik is, of course, the proximity of the old city, an architectural wonder, which is easily toured on foot. Lovers of festivals should not miss the theatre and musical festival which is has been held here since 1950 from 10th July to 25th August, both on the streets and in the churches, as well as in the palaces of the city.Seaside hotels in the surroundings of Dubrovnik are located in the Bay of Lapad, 2.5 miles north of the old city, or in the hotel zone, five minutes walk away from the city. The hotels in Lapad enable you to have quick access to the most pleasant beaches (mostly covered in pebbles) in the surrounding areas. All hotels are connected to Dubrovnik by private shuttle bus or public bus. The hotels situated in the south are the most luxurious. Their beaches are small and artificial (concrete floor). From Dubrovnik, shuttle boats sail to the (coarse) sandy beach of the island of Lokrum.If you seek a more bucolic atmosphere, choose the village of Mlini, 9 miles south of Dubrovnik, or Cavtat, further south, 11 miles from the old city. Located at the tip of the peninsula bearing the same name, it was already a place for holidays under the authority of Ragusa in the 15th century. Today it is a charming little port with great architectural richness. Numerous bus lines commute from the hotels in Cavtat and Mlini to Dubrovnik.80 miles north of Dubrovnik, the mountainous peninsula of Peljesac and its main city, with beautiful baroque mansions, is also one of those places that stays close to nature and that is pleasantly Mediterranean.
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Destination overview

Overlooking the Adriatic sea, the country with the thousand islands, bays, creeks and beaches has not finished unveiling its wonders. Plains, lakes and hills spread to the East, and mountains covered in forest rise to the North. The coastline unveils a transparent sea and various white sand beaches. Other than the various landscapes, tourists will discover rich traditions and cuisine marked with a Mediterranean feeling. Cities like Zagreb, Dubrovnik or Split can be visited over a weekend, with walks around the small streets will uncover colourful architecture and a warm hearted population.

pros

  •  The climate is ideal in summer.
  •  A coastline that is thousands of miles long for swimming.
  •  Beautiful islands and 50 marinas to anchor your boat.
  •  Eleven National Parks full of hiking opportunities.

cons

  •  The Bosnian and Serbian border regions have been damaged by the war.
  •  A smile is not always easy to obtain.
  •  If you are driving, be careful on the roads. They drive quickly and overtake however and whenever they want.
  •  Sand beaches are pretty scarce.

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If you happen to visit Istria, a peninsula that is shared between Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy, you should also visit further inland. You will find beautiful hidden villages and the food is excellent here. You can find accommodation in farms, in the heart of nature. A good way to explore the country is the traditional Caïque cruise, a small wooden vessel with bunk beds that sails down the coasts and to the islands. Here you'll be able to stroll around the villages at leisure and swim in beautiful creeks. If you practice nudism, don't hesitate! You'll make friends here as nearly a third of the camping tourists are nudists in this area. There are also special Caïques reserved for nudists.

What you should know: most of the hotels in Croatia were built during the 60-70's, a blossoming period for tourism in ex-Yugoslavia. The architecture is therefore very often huge and with 1970's decoration that is not always tasteful. However, there is nothing to fault in relation to comfort. Most establishments, which were used by refugees during the civil war (1992-1995), have been renovated. However, be tolerant with concerns to eating in restaurants, as it is often all identical and quite repetitive: fish with olive oil or fried, pork and smoked ham (delicious Prsut), beef, served with potatoes and chard.
Croatian beaches are generally pebble beaches, and those that are sandy are not very pleasant, however the waters are turquoise and transparent keeping the holiday dream alive!

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