If you love the sun and the sea, Croatia is the country to go to. This untouched Adriatic beauty is Europe’s fastest growing tourist destination. Believe it or not, you needn’t worry about pickpockets in Croatia. Despite the devastating war in the 1990s, this former state of Yugoslavia is probably one of the safest countries in Europe.
There is one place not to be missed in Croatia—and that is Dubrovnik. This stunning medieval walled town by the Adriatic Sea is often described as the ‘Pearl of Adriatic’.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Dubrovnik is one of the most well-preserved medieval walled cities in the world, and one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean.
Not to mention that Dubrovnik is also the filming site of HBO’s fantasy drama series—Game of Thrones.
Be enthralled by the graceful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, monasteries, and palaces throughout the city, and the 15th-century fountains on Stradun—the main street of Dubrovnik. Stradun connects the eastern and western parts of the old town. This 300-metre long limestone walkway is lined with shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants, and marked with two bell towers on each end.
Do as the locals do! Sip coffee at one of Stradun’s cafés—it’s a good spot of people watching too. Enjoy an ice-cream or a taste of the Mediterranean at a seafood restaurant. Spend your evening at Plaza Stradun, which is exceptionally romantic at night.
