OLD TOWN of Dubrovnik The map above shows the historical centre of Dubrovnik with its most important sights.
Entrances to the City Walls [1] are situated close to both gates (PILE & PLOCE). Visitors can climb the intact medieval walls there and can walk on them around the whole historical centre.
The main bus stop is a the PILE Gate. From this bus stop you can easily reach the main bus station (e.g. Excursions out of Dubrovnik) and the main port of the town (GRUZ).
When you walk out of the PLOCE Gate you can reach the Old Town Beach (BANJE) in a two minutes walk only. The Eastwest Beach Club is to be found on this beach.
LOKRUM Island & ELAPHITE Islands Regular boat connections to the Island of LOKRUM and to the picturesque town of CAVTAT are provided during season from the Old Town PORT. On Lokrum Island are a Benedictine Abbey, a Botanic Garden and many intimate beaches (also one for nudists).
From the Port Nova Dubrovnik offers also ferry connections to the ELAPHITE Islands (Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan). Especially Lopud with its long bay promenade and vast sandy beaches is a must!
ARBORETUM in Trsteno The village of Trsteno is situated 15 km west of Dubrovnik and offers a beautiful attraction: the ARBORETUM. It's Croatia's oldest renaissance park (dating to the 15th and 16th century) and offering a rich collection of exotic trees, plants and garden architecture.
Trsteno can be reached by local bus lines from the main bus station. See our FAQs for the schedule.
SPLIT & KORCULA Island Dubrovnik and Split are well connected by intercity bus lines. There are more than ten buses per day and it's only about a three hours drive. You can take a bus in the morning, see the Diocletian Palace in SPLIT and return in the evening! For an excursion to the island of KORCULA we recommend a rental car. Unfortunately the ferry or bus connections aren't that frequent. From Dubrovnik the town of Korcula can be reached in two hours by car. You will drive along the whole length of the PELJESAC Peninsula till you reach Orebic (car carrying ferry to Korcula Island). Peljesac is known for its wine growing and you will also see lots of fascinating sceneries! Plus, you will pass the medieval towns of MALI STON and STON. In Mali Ston several excellent restaurants offer delicious local fish dishes!