DESTINATIONS DUBROVNIK CROATIA & THE BALKANS LEFT:
Sudurad, Sipan
RIGHT: Banje beach
and Old Town BELOW:
Park Orsula
is where the ferry docks. From here, holidaymakers can rent bikes to explore the park, which includes astonishingly pretty lakes and a monastery.
w COASTAL DELIGHTS Head just south of the Old Town, and other options open up. Overlooking the rocky coastline
Despite its popularity as an island escape, Lokrum is a blissful spot for an afternoon of chilling out
that runs from Dubrovnik’s city beach, Banje, is a string of high-end hotels, many of which have fashioned their own swimming platforms from the rocks. There’s more of a rarefied air among these five-star hotels, which bask in views of the Old Town but are away from the hubbub – and many offer free boat shuttles to the Old Port. This southern side of
Dubrovnik outside the Ploce Gate is closer to one of the city’s most delightful beaches, Sveti Jakov, which is more peaceful than the busy Banje Beach just outside the gate. The fact that it requires negotiating a steep rocky path to reach it might help explain its more tranquil nature, but it’s worth the effort – especially for superb views of the Old Town. Clients who enjoy hiking can take the rocky path along the
hillside south of Sveti Jakov to another of Dubrovnik’s most sublime viewpoints, Park Orsula. This amphitheatre embedded in the scrubby hillside is the scene of summertime concerts, and when events aren’t being staged, it’s a wonderfully relaxing place to watch the sun go down and take in those marvellous views. One sight that looms in the
Adriatic is the island of Lokrum. Despite its popularity as an island escape – and one of the locations of Game of Thrones – Lokrum remains a blissful spot for an afternoon of chilling out. Smothered in forested footpaths and surrounded by rocky beaches, the island also features the ruins of a monastery and a saltwater lagoon. Even in the height of summer, holidaymakers can still find a quiet corner for a picnic away from the crowds.
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PICTURES: SHUTTERSTOCK; ANTONIO BOKSIC
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