Dubrovnik Luxury Holidays

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At a Glance

Area Description

Dubrovnik is situated in Southern Dalmatia which, with its rich vegetation, clear blue seas, islands and white pebble beaches, it is arguably the most beautiful part of the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Dating from the 13th century and surrounded by tall ramparts, the old town of Dubrovnik remains unchanged to the present day.

Access through the city walls is by one of two entrances leading to the Stradun, the city's promenade, and one of the greatest pleasures for many visitors is to have a drink or meal in one of the nearby cafes and watch the world go by. Here you will find the Onofrio Fountain, built in 1438, and the Franciscan Monastery, with one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in Europe, in operation since 1391. At the other end of the old city's main street, Stradun, you will find the locals' favourite meeting place, the Orlando Column, with the nearby Sponsa Palace and the Baroque church of St. Blaise. Here, there is also the Rector’s Palace, built in 1441, now a city museum packed with interesting exhibits.
A narrow street opposite the Palace, leads to a square, Gunduliceva Poljana, with the 18th century Jesuit Monastery, and also the site of the busy morning market. If you are visiting in the summer, do not miss the world-renowned Dubrovnik Summer Festival with music, theatre and dance performances. The Dubrovnik Film Festival also runs for three days at the end of May.

Both British Airways and Croatian Airlines have flights to Dubrovnik from London Gatwick and Manchester, and there are also flights from other European cities, including Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and Vienna. Charter airlines also operate throughout the summer.

The climate along the Dubrovnik Region is a typical Mediterranean one, with mild, rainy winters and hot and dry summers. However, it is perhaps distinct from other Mediterranean climates because of the unusual winds and frequency of thunderstorms. The Bura wind blows cold gusts down the Adriatic coast between October and April, and thundery conditions can be common all the year round. The air temperatures can slightly vary, depending on the area or region. Typically, in July and August daytime maximum temperatures reach 29°C, and at night drop to around 21°C. More comfortable, perhaps, is the climate in Spring and Autumn when maximum temperatures are typically between 20°C and 28°C.

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