Stradun (Old Town)
The polished limestone main street of the Old Town, lined with churches, cafes and shops, running from the Pile Gate to the bell tower. Free to wander and the beating heart of Dubrovnik.
Listings
Lokrum Island
A lush, car-free island nature reserve a short ferry hop from the Old Town, with botanical gardens, a monastery, roaming peacocks and rocky swimming spots.
Banje Beach
Dubrovnik’s best-known city beach, a pebbly cove just east of the walls with clear water and postcard views back to the Old Town.
Proto Fish Restaurant
A Dubrovnik institution serving the city’s best seafood since 1886, beloved by locals and celebrities alike, with a lovely upstairs terrace in the Old Town.
Restaurant 360
A Michelin-starred restaurant set atop the city walls above the old harbour, pairing inventive tasting menus with a spectacular panoramic setting. Book well ahead.
Restaurant Kopun
A warm Old Town restaurant on a quiet square reviving old Croatian recipes, named for the capon dish once prized by Dubrovnik’s nobility.
Gundulic Square Market
Dubrovnik’s main open-air market, filling Gundulic Square six mornings a week with local honey, lavender, candied fruit, olive oil and fresh produce.
Gruz Market
A larger, more local market near the port and bus station, busy with Dubrovnik residents shopping for fresh fish, fruit and vegetables away from the tourist crowds.
Clara Stones
A Dubrovnik jeweller crafting ethical, sustainable pieces from certified Adriatic coral, each handmade by master artisans with a certificate of origin.
Lumphini Park
Bangkok’s central green lung, with lakes, shaded paths, outdoor aerobics and resident monitor lizards, a favourite escape for locals at dawn and dusk. Free to enter.