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Dubrovnik Travel Guide: Excursions

Whilst you are staying in Dubrovnik, it is possible to get information and maps in a number of places in the city. The main tourist information centres are found on the Stradun and at Pile.
You can enjoy a wide range of excellent food and drinks in lots of restaurants and inns in Dubrovnik’s centre. Try some traditional Dalmatian cooking that famously combines simplicity and freshness, or try some fish specialities and sea food served with authentic Dalmatian wine from the Pelješac peninsula. They are especially tasty after a walk in Dubrovnik’s ancient centre.
For all those who want to have some fun and unwind, just as with the restaurants, you should definitely try what is on offer in the centre where there are cafes, lounge bars, clubs and other fun places to relax in.
When you walk through the city centre in the summer, when life in Dubrovnik moves out into the open air, you will find lots of street performers. Dance music fans will come into their own at the night clubs located at the city entrances.
Anyone who wants a true summer holiday will find their spot in the sun and sea: either on the beaches of the Valamar hotels on Babin kuk, where the beaches of the Hotel Dubrovnik President are particularly notable, or on Dubrovnik’s public beaches Banje, Buža, Danče… or even the beaches in Lapad bay.
Whilst you are staying in Dubrovnik you can go on day trips to the surrounding areas. Visit the Elaphiti islands, Pelješac peninsula, the island of Korčula… Seize the day, visit Ston, Zaton, Trsteno, Cavtat…
A very good road, air and sea transport system connects Dubrovnik to the rest of the globe. The city bus lines and taxi services will take you to the coast, Dubrovnik airport is very well connected, and the Jadrolinija ferries and private boats will offer you safe passage on the sea.
Most of the shops are found in Dubrovnik’s historical centre, where there are small crafts-shops that offer visitors souvenirs and art-work to exclusive boutiques. We also recommend the Gruža area, which is where the port and bus stations are located, and where there are a number of larger shopping centres.

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	The Island of Korčula Visit Korčula, one of the most beautiful middle aged towns on the Adriatic coast and the birth place of Marco Polo! Stroll down the picturesque streets and squares with their renaissance palaces, the Town Hall and the beautiful cathedral of St. Mark, the Patron Saint of the town. Take a boat trip that goes past the length of the Elaphiti Islands and to the Island of Mljet, or go on a bus trip to the Pelješac Peninsula with its picturesque villages and vineyards where you can taste wine in the village of Prizdrina.
	Ston and Trsteno You must not miss a trip to Ston, which is a place where you will find out how they produce salt! Salt is produced in the same way as it once was in the old salt pans and the numerous pools filled with sea water. Walk around the town surrounded by 5 kilometres of walls, which were systematically built in the 15th century, explore the streets and squares that have perfect right angles, and visit the Rector's Palace. For those who love real delicacies from the sea, the local restaurants serve excellent oysters and mussels, and those who love Mediterranean vegetation will be delighted by the huge sycamores that are more than 500 years old.
	Montenegro Find out about the bay of Boka-Kotor, one of the most beautiful areas in the Mediterranean, which is surrounded by high mountains and small pretty towns that run along the length of the coast! Walk through the old town of Kotor, which was once the headquarters for the Illyrian King Teuta, and Baroque Perast that was put on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979. Whilst driving along the serpentine road towards Cetinje, you will have a wonderful view of the bay of Boka-Kotor and when returning a view of St. Stephen, a peninsula that has been transformed into a hotel whose beauty will leave you speechless.
	Čilipi Taste the past of the Dubrovnik area through entertainment and delicacies! Konavle with its thirty villages is famous for a wonderful countryside, elegant folk costumes, embroidery, and traditions and customs that have been passed down the generations. In these hospitable surroundings, experience a traditional welcome in Čilipi with dried figs and brandy, and dance to the dances and songs of Konavle.
	Elaphiti Sail the crystal blue sea and discover the beauty of the Elaphiti Islands! Whilst sailing alongside these islands, which are located to the west of Dubrovnik, and are covered by luxurious sub tropical vegetation such as laurel, pines, olives, cypress, thyme and rosemary, the beauty and variety of the Dubrovnik area will be proven to you. Sunbathe and swim on the islands of Koločep, Šipan or Lopud and their beautiful sandy beaches.
	Mljet National Park Visit the island of Mljet, whose western side was proclaimed a National Park due to its stunning salt-water lakes. . Stroll through dense, fragrant pine forests full of Mediterranean scent, and relax in peaceful bays lapped by pristine blue waters surrounding one of the most beautiful islands on the Adriatic Coast. Also on the island you’ll find the famous and magnificent Benedictine Abbey founded in the 12th century by Apulia Benedictines, situated on the small Island of St. Mary in the middle of the Great Lake, reached by a short boat ride.
	Mostar – Traces of the Orient While staying in Dubrovnik visit Mostar, a city which has remained a meeting point for different cultures and religions over the centuries. The old city of Mostar, with its colourful Bazaar, typical Turkish houses and old Bridge was added to the UNESCO`s World Heritage List in 2005. There are also many more sights worth seeing on the way to Mostar - from the city of Neum and the amazing Neretva River Delta to the fortress town Počitelj, a true example of oriental architecture perched on a hill above a river. Have fun exploring new cultures and visiting these amazing places near Dubrovnik!
	Pelješac Wine Tour For tasting one of the best Croatian red wines, don't miss a visit to the peninsula of Pelješac with its long tradition of winegrowing, in areas where the cultivation of vineyards started in 3rd century B.C. Here you’ll discover gentle Mediterranean landscapes, authentic architecture and the warm hospitality of its people. Stop at different family wineries with their amazing vineyards descending down the steep mountain slopes towards the sea. Experience the local agritourism where local farmers raise donkeys and sheep, cultivate fruits and vegetables, and produce their own delicious prosciutto ham. Spend a full day tasting the very best of Croatian wines and gastronomy.