Dubrovnik for Indian Travellers: City Walls and the Adriatic
Description
A walled old town on a blue sea, Game of Thrones locations and island boat trips: the beautiful finale of a Croatia trip, best enjoyed before the cruise crowds arrive.
Dubrovnik is the last stop on most Croatia itineraries, after Zagreb, the Plitvice Lakes and Split. Croatia is in the Schengen area, so your Schengen visa covers it, and the airport has good one-stop connections from India through the Gulf and Istanbul. Plan three nights: the city walls early in the morning, the Stradun and the Rector's Palace, the cable car up Mount Srđ for sunset, and a boat to Lokrum island for a swim.
The old town gets very busy when cruise ships are in port, usually from late morning to late afternoon. Walk the walls at opening time, rest in the middle of the day and come back in the evening, when the stone streets are quiet and lit.
Dalmatian food is based on fish and seafood, but vegetarians can rely on pasta and risotto with vegetables, pizza, Swiss chard with potatoes (blitva) and local cheeses. Dubrovnik is the most expensive city in Croatia, and summer prices are high, so May, June and September give better value and kinder temperatures.
Activities
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Dubrovnik City WallsA two-kilometer walk looping the entire city offering new perspectives, though slightly expensive.Book
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StradunLimestone main street running through the Old Town.Book
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Pile GateMain western entrance to the Old Town.Book
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Ploče GateEastern gate of the Old Town.Book
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Fort LovrijenacFortress on a rock outside the walls, a Game of Thrones set as the Red Keep.Book
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Top things to do in Dubrovnik
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What others say
“Also make sure to book a walking tour of the city walls.”
“I went to D'Vino Wine Bar by myself one night and sat at the bar chatting with the servers and other tourists”
“Love that you prioritized the quieter spots like Lopud instead of just the busy Old Town.”
Where to eat
Mid-range Gradska kavana Arsenal Restaurant
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Dubrovnik, rated 4.8 on Google by 8,820 guests.
Vegetarian options- 40 m from Church of St. Blaise
- 50 m from Sponza Palace
Mid-range Soul Kitchen Dubrovnik
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Dubrovnik, rated 4.7 on Google by 2,795 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 150 m from Dubrovnik City Walls
- 160 m from Pile Gate
Mid-range Lucin Kantun Dubrovnik
Reimagined traditional recipes, tapas & cocktails served in an old-world destination with a terrace.
Vegetarian options- 90 m from Dubrovnik City Walls
- 130 m from Pile Gate
Luxury ARKA Dubrovnik (OLD TOWN)
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Dubrovnik, rated 4.8 on Google by 2,145 guests.
Vegetarian options- 80 m from Rector's Palace
- 80 m from Dubrovnik Pass
Mid-range Urban & Veggie
An all-vegan restaurant in Gruž near the city market, with eggplant tartare, vegan gnocchi and seitan.
Fully vegetarian
Luxury Proto
A historic seafood restaurant that also serves vegetarian stuffed aubergines.
Vegetarian options- 110 m from Dubrovnik City Walls
- 140 m from Stradun
Mid-range Dionis Mediterranean Cuisine
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Dubrovnik, rated 4.9 on Google by 642 guests.
Vegetarian options- 20 m from Stradun
- 60 m from Sponza Palace
Luxury Local
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Dubrovnik, rated 4.9 on Google by 526 guests.
Vegetarian options- 100 m from Buža Bar
- 110 m from Rector's Palace
Where to stay
Hostel Villa Angelina Old Town Dubrovnik
Unfussy rooms & dorms in a casual hostel featuring a kitchen, plus a terrace with Old Town views.
Dubrovnik Old Town Hostel
Lively hostel in a 1500s building, offering bright quarters, plus free breakfast, tours & parties.
Valamar Lacroma Hotel
Modern rooms & suites in an upscale lodging offering romantic dining, plus pools & sea views.
Villa Dubrovnik d.d.
Elegant quarters, most with sea views, in a posh hotel offering restaurants & a spa with a pool.