Location: Dubrovnik
Top Things to do in Dubrovnik
Top 10 Free Things to do in Dubrovnik, Dalmatia
Dubrovnik has recovered from the war damage it suffered during the 1990s, and visitors have returned to this tranquil city. Nestled between the Adriatic and the Dinaric Alps, it’s an accessible and affordable city break for many European travelers. The pedestrian-only Old Town is especially charming.
Restaurants in Dubrovnik
1. Zarkovica Animal Shelter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By jdbruk - Shenyang, China
I visited on a nice sunny day. This outdoor facility is a spartan compound, lots of dogs and only two volunteers. Both were busy, but accessible to my observations and a few questions I had... a few stories about a few of the dogs and even new puppies! There is the genuine love for the animals there. I kept my visit to a little bit over an hour because I did not wish to affect any time constraints on them... the dogs come first. I just wanted to enjoy this day and make a few of the dogs happy with some attention. After my departure, I checked out the Zarkovica website.. needless to say, the homepage floored me. The photo is of the shelter in Winter... with the caption, "The Temporary Home For Over Three Hundred Dogs In Dubrovnik..". I take those few words as part of their mission statement. I hope their success! Every Tripadvisor pic is happy people, happy dogs, sunshine & smiles. I was thinking of all the dogs there.. maybe fortunate in survival but are damn cold in the Winter. The welfare of the dogs depends on the time and care of these volunteers. Give generously, do what you can, volunteer your time, help them.. the dogs, the volunteers will love you for it, & of course you will feel better too & be a much better person for it.
2. Dubrovnik Beer Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
We are Dubrovnik’s leading brewery with a craft soul and plans for World domination. Come down to our Brewery, to see first hand how craft beer magic is made and drink some amazing beer straight from the source. Wellcome!!!
Reviewed By BoSox0407 - Marietta, United States
Craft beer is still spotty depending on where you are in Europe, but Croatia seems to be embracing the trend, as they have a lot of craft brewers opening up shop. DBC is the first craft brewery in Dubrovnik, and it is conveniently located right across the street from the cruise terminal (literally a 5 minute walk back to the ship). It's a perfect way to end the day after walking the walls and getting some local grub. We showed up right at 4pm when they were to open, and the bartender was a bit late opening up shop (though he knew we were American because we expected them to be open at 4...haha). Their beers are all enjoyable, with the best of the bunch being the special New England style IPA they had on draft (a collab with another local homebrewer, brewed with local citrus). Their lager was also a group favorite. The best beer they had on draft was a barrel aged porter from that same collab brewer. It was excellent! If you're a beer nerd, don't expect world-class offerings. With that said, none of the beer was even remotely disappointing. The bartender was really friendly and informative too. People of Croatia learn English in school, so there wasn't any type of language barrier. The conversation was great, and he even sent us off with a few unexpected complimentary souvenirs from our visit. Such a nice, chill environment to spend an hour or two. We will definitely go back when we return to the area. As a note, they don't have food available but I believe they are OK if you bring food in to enjoy with a beer. Don't quote me on that though.
3. Stradun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,596 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBaum - Leeds, United Kingdom
It’s so easy to feel like you are walking around King’s Landing, the Main Street is beautiful both during the day and at night, early and late are the best times as it gets very very busy. Explore the side streets too, full of cute shops and cafes
4. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18,482 reviews
Reviewed By 2114s
Beautiful city to explore the streets and look at architecture or if you are a game of thrones fan a chance to visit the set!! The main downside is the number of tour groups which crowd the streets so get there early or later in the day to avoid the majority.
5. Lapad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,139 reviews
Reviewed By susieAlicante
Very pretty bay with pebble beach . Very close to bars and restaurants, lovely pine clad headlands .lovely walks around the headlands,
6. Lopud Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By Hawklord_pxr5 - Galashiels, United Kingdom
Cam here as part of a boat trip and loved exploring, finding unusual flora and fauna, ancient ruins, and beautiful views, interesting little town, Sandy beach. Great!
7. Kolocep Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By JamesG754 - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Kolocep is the smallest of the Elafiti Isles,not many visitors compared with trendy and popular Lopud,but don't miss it if you yearn for peace and quiet beauty.It is briefly visited on the 3-Island Fish Picnic,but to enjoy its charms fully you need to use the Jadrolinija ferry from Gruz(a mere 46 Kuna return).It has two sandy beaches in the bays of Donje Celo and Gornje Celo,but I far prefer the clear blue waters of the rocky and pebbly nudist beach(FKK) beyond Donje Celo.Along the track from Donje to Gornje Celo(no cars) are two so-lovely little 10th to 11th century Romanesque churches,St. Nicholas and St.Anthony,and along the way you pass through dense pinewoods and olive groves.The noise from the crickets(cicadas) is so loud as to be almost deafening at times.And so few people take this walk.Good bars and restaurants are in both Donje and Gornje Celo:Konoba Skerac in Gornje Celo is particularly good
8. Molunat Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Vilija27 - Dublin, Ireland
It's a paradise for those who are looking for a quiet place. It has 2 restaurants, 1 supermarket (well stocked) and few beaches. There is a sandy shallow beach in front of campsite. It got very busy in the afternoon when local children came there for a swim.There is another small beach behind tourist office (you have to take stairs to get to it). It has a ladder to get into water. We were there twice and we were the only people on the beach. There is also a desserted house where fisherman keep their tools. When we were there in the morning shoals of small fish was swimming from one side to bay to another. It was fun to watch. In general there are not many tourists in the village. It seems that village lives its life. You can see fisherman going to the sea, man repairing his boat, local children bathing in the sea. That's why we liked it.It's only 15 min. by taxi from the airport. We stayed in Rose rooms and taxi was included in the price of comfort double room. We got to the village from our tour from Montenegro with Amico tours. They dropped us there.
9. Korcula Island - Priscapac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 938 reviews
Reviewed By 234shikhak - Vancouver, Canada
Korcula is a beautiful island in the Adriatic sea. It has an area of 279 km2 ;46.8 km long and 7.8 km wide. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast. It’s population is only about 15,522 people. Korcula is said to have been the birth place of the famous explorer Marco Polo and his home is still viewable there. ( Others say he was born in Venice) The Island has been known for several famous scholars, lawyers, bishops and has many historical buildings. Korčula is linked to the mainland by a regular ferry service that runs between Dominče, just outside Korčula Town and Orebić. It is a very quick 15 minute ferry ride from Orebic. There are numerous local ferry services including one linking Vela Luka and Lastovo.The main Croatian ferry operator Jadrolinija runs a service linking Korčula Town with Rijeka, Split, Hvar, Mljet, Dubrovnik . Korcula is a beautiful, stone walled town with the Bishop’s palace with theBishop’s artwork collection, a gorgeous old church with glass works, and the town museum has the remains of the old stonemasonry workshops. There are some cute gift shops, local liquor stores and beautiful restaurants with a few Michelin star restaurants. Once in Korcula it is very easy to walk most of the island, we had a guided tour as we wanted to know about the history of the island, and it’s place in the Ventian empire, the house of Marco Polo. It is a great way to spend a day. If you do not want to be rushed it is best to take a private tour car.
10. Bell Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By KarinAndFilip - Eeklo, Belgium
With a height of 31m this tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. Built in 1444 and situated at the end of Stradun. The tower contains two bronze statues (the green ones or zelenci in Croatian) called Maro and Baro who strike the bell with their hammers (the first two where made of wood). In 1929 the tower was completely rebuilt after serious damage by the great earthquake in 1667 (the bell is still the original one from 1506) .
