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Dubrovnik travel guide
Dubrovnik is Croatia's most iconic city, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its remarkably preserved medieval walls, baroque architecture, and stunning Adriatic location. Made even more famous as King's Landing in Game of Thrones, the Old Town is a living museum of limestone streets, terracotta roofs, and azure waters.
Language
Croatian
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
CET (GMT+1) / CEST (GMT+2 summer)
Best time
May to June, September to October
Budget/day
€80-200/day
When to visit
Jan
6°C to 12°C
Feb
6°C to 13°C
Mar
8°C to 15°C
Apr
11°C to 18°C
May
15°C to 23°C
Jun
19°C to 27°C
Jul
22°C to 30°C
Aug
22°C to 31°C
Sep
19°C to 27°C
Oct
15°C to 22°C
Nov
10°C to 17°C
Dec
7°C to 13°C
Safety
very safeDubrovnik is very safe. The main risk is heat exhaustion in summer on the city walls and overtourism congestion.
Women travellers
Very safe. Game of Thrones tourist crowds in summer. Heat can be extreme.
Culture & etiquette
- + Walk the walls early morning
- + Take cable car at sunset
- + Visit Lokrum Island
- + Try local wine (Plavac Mali)
- - Don't drag wheeled luggage on streets (banned)
- - Don't wear offensive clothing in churches
- - Don't swim at unmarked areas
- - Don't visit only during cruise ship hours
Food to try
Fresh seafood
Grilled fish, calamari, octopus
Black risotto
Squid ink risotto
Peka
Meat/seafood slow-cooked under bell dome
Rozata
Croatian crème caramel
Oysters from Ston
Fresh from nearby Mali Ston
Plavac Mali wine
Local red wine
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.