Dubrovnik City Break — City Walls, Adriatic Sea & Game of Thrones
Dubrovnik
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The Pearl of the Adriatic — medieval city walls, limestone streets, crystal-clear sea and the real King's Landing from Game of Thrones
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Flight Time
2h45 from London; direct flights from most UK airports
Best Time
May–June and September–October — warm, sunny, far fewer crowds than July–August
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Croatia
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Dubrovnik Holiday Guide
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in the world — a perfectly preserved medieval walled city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, with limestone streets, Baroque churches, crystal-clear turquoise sea and the most dramatic city walls in Europe. Known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', Dubrovnik was an independent republic (the Republic of Ragusa) for over 450 years and accumulated extraordinary wealth through trade — the wealth that built the magnificent buildings within its walls.
The 2km walk around the city walls (built between the 12th and 17th centuries, up to 6 metres thick and 25 metres high) offers extraordinary views over the old town's terracotta rooftops and the Adriatic Sea. The Stradun (Placa), the main limestone-paved street of the old town, is one of the most beautiful streets in Europe. Dubrovnik was the filming location for King's Landing in HBO's Game of Thrones — the filming locations are well-signposted and a major draw for fans.
Dubrovnik is 2h45 from London by air. It is extremely popular in July and August — visit in May–June or September–October for the best experience.
Popular Areas in Dubrovnik
Average Temperatures
Jan
12°C
Feb
13°C
Mar
15°C
Apr
18°C
May
23°C
Jun
27°C
Jul
30°C
Aug
30°C
Sep
26°C
Oct
21°C
Nov
16°C
Dec
13°C
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The medieval city walls, limestone old town, crystal-clear Adriatic, Game of Thrones locations and island day trips that make Dubrovnik one of the most spectacular cities in Europe.
City Walls — The Most Dramatic in Europe
The Dubrovnik city walls are the most impressive and best-preserved medieval fortifications in Europe — a 1,940-metre circuit of walls up to 6 metres thick and 25 metres high, with 3 circular and 12 quadrangular towers, 2 corner towers, 5 bastions and a fortress. The 2km walk around the top of the walls (allow 1.5–2 hours) offers extraordinary views over the old town's terracotta rooftops, the Adriatic Sea and the island of Lokrum. Buy tickets at the wall entrance — book online to skip the queue in summer.
The Stradun — Dubrovnik's Limestone Heart
The Stradun (Placa), the main street of Dubrovnik's old town, is one of the most beautiful streets in Europe — a 300-metre limestone-paved promenade lined with identical Baroque buildings (rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake), with the Onofrio's Fountain at the western end and the Orlando Column and the Church of St Blaise at the eastern end. The Stradun is best experienced in the early morning (before the cruise ship passengers arrive) or in the evening, when the limestone glows golden in the setting sun.
Game of Thrones — The Real King's Landing
Dubrovnik was the primary filming location for King's Landing in HBO's Game of Thrones (seasons 2–8). The filming locations are well-signposted throughout the old town — Fort Lovrijenac (the Red Keep), the Pile Gate (the King's Landing gate), the Jesuit Staircase (the Walk of Shame), the Rector's Palace (the House of the Undying), the Minčeta Tower (the House of the Undying exterior) and the Ethnographic Museum (Littlefinger's brothel) are all within the old town. Game of Thrones walking tours run daily.
Lokrum Island — 15 Minutes by Ferry
Lokrum Island, a 15-minute ferry ride from the old town harbour, is a nature reserve of dense Mediterranean vegetation, peacocks (introduced in the 19th century), a ruined Benedictine monastery, a botanical garden and the Dead Sea (Mrtvo More) — a saltwater lake connected to the sea by an underground channel, perfect for swimming. The island has no permanent residents and no cars. The ferry runs every 30 minutes from April to October. Lokrum is the perfect escape from the crowds of the old town.
Elafiti Islands — Day Trip by Boat
The Elafiti Islands, a short boat ride northwest of Dubrovnik, are three small islands (Koločep, Lopud and Šipan) of extraordinary beauty — pine forests, sandy beaches, medieval churches and villages with no cars. The Three Islands boat trip (departing from the old town harbour) visits all three islands in a day, with swimming stops and lunch included. Lopud has the best beach (Šunj, a rare sandy beach on the Dalmatian coast). The islands are far less crowded than Dubrovnik itself.
Cable Car — Panoramic Views from Mount Srđ
The Dubrovnik cable car (Žičara) runs from just outside the Pile Gate to the summit of Mount Srđ (412m) in 4 minutes, offering extraordinary panoramic views over the old town, the Elafiti Islands and the Adriatic coast stretching to Montenegro. The cable car was destroyed during the 1991–92 siege of Dubrovnik and rebuilt in 2010. The Fort Imperial at the summit houses the Homeland War Museum. The sunset from the summit is one of the most spectacular in the Adriatic.
Pelješac Peninsula — Wine & Oysters
The Pelješac Peninsula, 60km northwest of Dubrovnik, is one of Croatia's finest wine and food destinations — the Dingač and Postup appellations produce some of the best red wine in Croatia (from the Plavac Mali grape), and the oysters and mussels of the Mali Ston bay are among the finest in Europe. The walled town of Ston (with the second-longest defensive walls in the world after the Great Wall of China) is extraordinary. Pelješac is 1.5 hours from Dubrovnik by car — a perfect day trip.
Dubrovnik Food — Seafood, Black Risotto & Peka
Dubrovnik's cuisine reflects its position on the Adriatic — fresh seafood (grilled fish, black risotto made with cuttlefish ink, buzara — mussels or prawns in white wine and garlic), peka (meat or seafood slow-cooked under a bell-shaped lid covered with embers) and the excellent wines of the Pelješac Peninsula. The restaurants within the old town walls are expensive and touristy — for better value and quality, eat in the Lapad or Gruž neighbourhoods outside the walls. The Gundulić Square market is excellent for fresh produce.
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