Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik

After you cross the border make your way along the coast and park your car at Pasjaca beach car park.

Leave your car and take a short walk down the cliffs to this stunning hidden gem!
Pasjaca Beach sits at the bottom of the Konavale cliffs on Croatia's spectacular coastline. Due to it's location, it generally escapes the hordes of summer tourists and remains fairly quiet and peaceful, even in the busy summer months. In the Adriatic, a morning swim is the most popular way to wake up and get you ready for the day ahead!

make your way to Dubrovnik Old Town and park your car!
Please note that over the Summer months, Dubrovnik is a very popular travel destination and traffic is often very bad in and around the city.

Built in the 11th century, this impressive fortress was of paramount importance to the defense of Dubrovnik from both land and sea and has been upgraded many times over the centuries!
It's a great spot and popular with tourists who flood the city over the season. My favourite time to visit is around the end of august when the weather is generally a little cooler and most tourists have returned home. During summer it just gets too crowded!
From the fortress, you get a great view of the coastline and over the old town!
As well as it's historical importance, the fortress has gained more recent recognition in popular culture, appearing in Game of Thrones as the setting for the Red Keep in Kings Landing!

Next on the agenda, is a must-see when in Dubrovnik! Stradun, or the old towns main walking street!
Stretching between the Western gate and the Old Town's harbour, the Stradun was once a channel that linked the island that the old town was built on to the mainland. It's a great street to wander with lots of quaint cafes for when your legs get tired!

Time for lunch at a spot I try to visit every time I'm in Dubrovnik!
Lokanda Peskarija can be found in the Old Town's bustling harbour and serves up some of the best seafood in town! It's one of the most popular eateries in town with both locals and tourists, and for very good reason! It's open for both lunch and dinner, however I prefer to go there in the daytime and enjoy the view of the harbour.
If you're not sure what to order then I recommend starting with some fresh oysters and a bowl of mussels! If shellfish isn't your thing then don't worry as the restaurant has a great selection of locally caught fish to choose from as well as a fantastic risotto!
The restaurant is open all day so don't worry about being late or a little earlier than the time I've given you!

After lunch you're heading to another of the town's most interesting locations, the Maritime Museum!
It's impossible to ignore the importance of seafaring to Dubrovniks culture and history and the best way to dive into that history is to spend an hour or so walking through the exhibits at this fantastic museum!
The museum is full of artifacts, ranging from shipbuilding tools to items found in shipwrecks off the coast!
The museum does a very good job of demonstrating Dubrovniks links to the sea and the importance that it has played in the lives of residents for over 1000 years.
Please note that the museum is closed on Wednesdays.

From the museum, take a walk along the city walls to the tower of Saint Saviour!
This tower sits on the eastern end of the city walls and offers spectacular views of the coastline.

Head to a unique little bar!
Just beside the bastion, you will find Salvatore - a small bar atop the walls and a great place to relax with a cold local beer or a shot of rakija if you're feeling brave!

Your last stop on your Adriatic adventure is, without doubt, one of the best restaurants in town in one of the most beautiful settings!
Nautika is a fine dining restaurant that serves incredible dishes on their stunning, limestone terrace, from where you are treated to one of the best views of the Adriatic and the fortresses of Lovrijenac and Bokar.
The restaurant is housed in what was once the Dubrovnik School of Maritime Studies and has been recognized as the 6th most romantic restaurant in the world by Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
This is the perfect setting to bring your journey to an end!

Well, it's time to say goodbye! If you plan to stay in the city before returning home then take a look on booking.com where you can find loads of great hotels and rental apartments! I hope you've had a great trip and made lots of wonderful memories! Until the next time Chao!