Key facts about Dubrovnik (Lapad)
Pebble beaches
Lapad is a pretty plot curling out into the Adriatic Sea. It’s dotted with quiet, pebbly beaches, and patches of olive and cypress trees. The working harbour is the hub of it all – you can spend a few hours there people-watching over a coffee, or tucking into some Mediterranean food with a view of the boats.
Island exploring
Lapad is really well-positioned for boat trips. From the harbour, you can take a 30-minute ferry to the totally chilled-out Elaphiti Islands. Cars aren’t allowed here, so most people rent bikes to explore the soft, sandy beaches and forests. Or hail a ‘taxi’ – and enjoy being driven around in a golf buggy…
Close to medieval Dubrovnik
The bus drops you off right outside Dubrovnik’s grand Pile Gate, the main entrance to the Old Town. From here you can climb 600-year-old castle walls to drink in fantastic views across the Med. Or wander along the main thoroughfare, Stradun, with its ornate medieval fountain, shops and coffee houses.
Language
Croatian
Currency
Euro
Time difference
+1hr
Local beer
£5.00
Three-course meal for two
£58.90
Average flight time
3hrs
