Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
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Fodor's Croatia and Slovenia, 2nd Edition
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The highlight of Southern Dalmatia is undoubtedly the majestic walled city of Dubrovnik, from 1358 to 1808 a rich and powerful independent republic, which exerted its economic and cultural influence over almost the entire region. Jutting out to sea and backed by rugged mountains, it's an unforgettable sight and now Croatia's most upmarket and glamorous destination.
Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia Hotels
Southern Dalmatia's (and indeed Croatia's) best and most expensive hotels are in Dubrovnik. The top-notch establishments lie in and near the Old Town, whereas...read more
Fodor's Choice
Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia Restaurants
Seafood predominates throughout the region. Restaurants in Dubrovnik are the most expensive, and tend to cater to upmarket international tastes, with expensive...read more
Things To Do in Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia
- Dubrovnik Savings! Book 3 Nts in Aug at Splendid Fr $247+/Nt Save with Expedia, $66/night less
- 3-Star Splendid Fr $123+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $147/night less
- Book 4-Star Grand Park Fr $793+/Nt — $793 Expedia
- 3-Star Perla Fr $108+/Nt — $108 Save with Hotels.com, $58/night less
- Excelsior Dubrovnik in Aug: $1,130 & Up — $1,130 Save with Expedia, $840/night less
Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia Experiences
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The region's most magnificent historic monument has to be Dubrovnik's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Northwest along the coast, tiny... Read more
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As an independent republic from 1358 to 1808, Dubrovnik kept its freedom not through military power, but thanks to diplomatic cunning. Would-be... Read more
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Devote Day 1 to Dubrovnik, walking a full circuit of the city walls, exploring the historic monuments in the Old Town, and attending an open-air... Read more
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Spend your first day in Dubrovnik, as outlined above. Next morning, take a taxi-boat to Cavtat as outlined in the previous itinerary, returning... Read more
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Spend your first four days as on the itinerary above. On Day 5, wake up in Orebic, then travel southeast along the Peljesac Peninsula to Trstenik... Read more
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From November 1991 to May 1992 Dubrovnik was intermittently shelled by the Yugoslav army and Serb and Montenegrin irregulars, who were stationed... Read more
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