Dubrovnik - Small city for great vacation

The city of Dubrovnik is situated in the very south of the Republic of Croatia. The geographical position of the area is typical of the classic Mediterranean or 'estasian' climate with mild and damp winters, and hot dry summers at quite low air humidity .
The average air temperature is 17°C and the summer sea temperature is 21°C approx. A maximum variation of 4°C is very beneficial to the nervous system and general health. There are many sunny days during the winter months. The gentle Maestral - the messenger of lovely weather, refreshes the average summer temperature of 25°C whereas during the cooler months, the Bura and Jugo winds prevail.

Dubrovnik is rich in cultural and historical monuments and is included in UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is held annually here, and the city is also the venue for scientific, scholarly and literary conferences and world tourist congresses. The most recognizable feature which difines the History of Dubrovnik and gives it its characteristic are its intact city walls which run uninterrupted for 1940 meters encircling the city. This complex structure, one of the most beautiful and strongest fort systems in the Europe is the main attraction to the city's visitors.

There are many picturesque islands near Dubrovnik. One of them is National park Mljet. Mljet is island located west from the Dubrovnik. The Mljet National Park covers the western part of this island, considered by many to be the most beautiful island on the Adriatic. This park is significant because of the two deep gulfs, called lakes because of their narrow connection to the open sea, and its dense, diverse Mediterranean vegetation.

Dubrovnik is a place of gastronomic delight open air living, Mediterranean style, is a complemented by rich and varied gastronomic offer. The natural flavour of the sea and of the many Mediterranean delicacies is the same today as it has been over the centuries.

You can reach Dubrovnik by air, sea and road.