Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a city situated on the southern Croatia, and makes one of the most historic Croatian tourist destinations. Dubrovnik was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1976. Dubrovnik stretches over an area of 143.35 km2 and has 43,770 inhabitants. Average annual temperature of Dubrovnik at 16.6 ° C, and summer high is 26 ° C. The coldest month of the year is January, although the snow and low temperatures are pretty rare. The warmest month ois August. In one year, the city has 109 rainy days of which just 14 are in summer, which indicates a problem with the drought in summer.

Dubrovnik

The main economic activities of Dubrovnik for centuries were shipbuilding, trade, commerce, maritime affairs and, in recent times, tourism. Dubrovnik, in the Middle Ages, was called Dubrovnik Republic, the only city-state that rivaled Venice. Dubrovnik's economy has always been based on maritime trade, and between the 15th and 16th century, the city has achieved the highest level of development.

Of the most famous monuments and sights of Dubrovnik, we recommend you visit the Lovrijenac castle , which is a historical symbol of resistance to the Venetian Republic. Rector's Palace is a cultural and historical museum and, a year ago, was the seat of government and the Rector of the Dubrovnik Republic. Dubrovnik Cathedral is full of ecclesiastical vessels, gold and silver reliquary and various images of Croatian and Italian painters.

The Lovrijenac castle

Rector's Palace

Rector's Palace

Dubrovnik Cathedral

Of all the beaches in Dubrovnik, Banja beach should be pointed out as the most famous. The beach has a clean and warm summer sea and a view to the sea and ancient walls. Banja beach offers beach umbrellas, deck chairs, places to refreshm where you will be offered a great selection of drinks, and for those looking for sporting activities, on offer are playgrounds for volleyball, soccer and water polo. In the night, the beach became an elite place for a memorable night out. With this beach, we must also mention the beach of the Bay of Lapad and Dubrovnik Copacabana Beach.

Banja beach

The Bay of Lapad beach

Dubrovnik Copacabana beach