Dubrovnik is an enchanting, beautiful city dating back to the 13th Century. Tall ramparts enclose the city and thereare two entrances to the ‘old town’ which lead to the ‘Stadun’, the city’s promenade. With one of the best views of the ‘Old City’, Grand Villa Argentina is situated on the water’s edge with stunning views across the sea towards the harbour, just a few minutes from Dubrovnik’s Ploce Gate. Just opposite the City Museum, through a narrow street, is the site of the morning market.
From here you can head for the little old-town port and visit the old walls, built between 13th and 16th Centuries, which encircle the city and have been remarkably preserved. You may also like to browse among the many shops and galleries, or take a boat trip from the bustling harbour. Exploring the beautiful clear waters of the Adriatic by boat is a lovely way to get to know some of the many Adriatic islands.
The islands are well-linked by boat from Dubrovnik and have beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and lovely scenery. The Elafiti archipelago consists of 13 islands, but only three are inhabited, Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan. Lopud is traffic free and there are many pathways and lovely areas to stroll through and on Kolocep the vegetation is sub-tropical with pinewoods and olive groves.
You may like to take an excursion to visit Mostar in Bosnia Herzegovina. Famed for its white marble bridge, the city of Mostar and its bridge suffered terrible destruction in the 1990’s conflict. The beautiful single arched stone bridge with its famous towers has been exquisitely restored along with the city which is now a major tourist draw. Crossing the ‘Stari Most’ (old bridge) is an exciting experience. It is also possible to visit Montenegro, with its fascinating towns and villages, craggy mountains, deep canyons, pine forests, rivers and lakes, but also with a ribbon of beautiful Adriatic coastline.