Dubrovnik’s best food & drink
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia[0.5 miles]
Our summary of the typical foods, ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene and best foodie experiences in Dubrovnik.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Best places to stay:
Enjoying a wide seascape and stunning sunsets, at the opening to Lapad Bay, this 1970’s Brutalist concrete structure (refurbished in 2014) is built into a hillside with a series of sea-view terraces. Set in grounds graced by fragrant pines and pink-flowering oleander, it has two outdoor pools, rock-and-concrete bathing areas, and a scuba-diving centre.
On chilly days, retreat to the magnificent rooftop spa with an indoor sea-view pool and gym, then at dinner, feast on the Fisherman’s Pot signature dish and fine wine at the Maslina taverna. For sightseeing, a regular public bus runs to Dubrovnik’s old town.
Lapad Peninsula, where most of Dubrovnik’s big, modern waterside hotels are located, is well connected to the old town by public buses (running direct to Pile Gate).
Although Lapad does get quite busy with tourist traffic in peak season, Hotel Dubrovnik Palace is tucked away from the bustle, looking onto the sea and backed by the pinewoods of Petka hill.
Want more recommendations in this destination?
Destination Guide >Please note - we hope to one day have live prices for you, but for now, here are some useful links for you to compare prices...
Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia[0.5 miles]
Our summary of the typical foods, ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene and best foodie experiences in Dubrovnik.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[0.5 miles]
Nicole rounds up the typical foods, ingredients and flavours, cooking styles, dining scene and best foodie experiences in Dubai.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia[1.5 miles]
A 2km walk along these 13th-century walls is a feast of dazzling views over Dubrovnik’s old town rooftops and the Adriatic.
Best for ages: 6+ | Free | 1 hour
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia[1.7 miles]
An annual celebration of world-class music, theatre and dance, performed beneath the stars in Dubrovnik’s magnificent Old Town.
Best for ages: 18+ | £20 | 6 weeks
Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[0.5 miles]
Escape the sweltering heat and spend some time at Dubai’s beautiful golden beaches. Choose from hip beach clubs or family-friendly public stretches of sand.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)[0.5 miles]
From traditional souks to mega-malls, Dubai’s world-class shopping options span everything from dates to Bedouin jewellery to high-end fashion.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia[1.2 miles]
Often referred to as Dubrovnik’s ‘Gibraltar’, the St Lawrence Fortress sits on an outcrop of rock just outside the City Walls, and took 600 years to complete. Originally built to protect against the Venetian fleet, its walls are between 4 and 12 metres thick.
Best for ages: 13+ | £6
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia[1.4 miles]
A charming Romanesque monastery with a hidden garden of orange and palm trees, a religious museum and the world’s oldest pharmacy, still functioning today.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Destination guides including or relevant to this place to stay
Dalmatia, Croatia
Dazzling Dubrovnik offers UNESCO-listed heritage set against the pure blue backdrop of the Adriatic.