🇭🇷 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is the Pearl of the Adriatic, a medieval walled city. The 2km city walls, UNESCO Stari Grad and Game of Thrones locations make it one of the Mediterranean's most coveted destinations.
✓ City walls✓ Stari Grad✓ Old harbour✓ Lokrum Island✓ Cable car✓ Fort Lovrijenac✓ Beaches✓ Game of Thrones
📅 Best time to visit
May–June and September–October: warm sea and fewer crowds. July–August peak season: beautiful but very overcrowded (cruise ships) and expensive.
🌤 Climate
Mediterranean climate: hot, sunny summers (28–33°C, very little rain) and mild, rainy winters (10–15°C).
🏨 Where to stay
Stari Grad is romantic and unbeatable for location but expensive. Lapad and Babin Kuk are 3–5 km away with beach resorts at lower prices.
🏨 Hotels in Dubrovnik💡 Practical tips
- City Walls walk (€35): best done early morning.
- Cable car to Mount Srd in 4 minutes for breathtaking views.
- Avoid the Old Town 10am–5pm in summer: cruise tourists invade it.
- Croatia adopted the euro in 2023: no currency exchange needed.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Dubrovnik in the EU?
Yes, Croatia joined the EU in 2013 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2023.
Where are the Game of Thrones filming locations?
Dubrovnik served as King's Landing. Key sites: Fort Lovrijenac, Jesuit Staircase, Old Port and City Walls.