Beaches~£20
Lokrum Island
Lokrum (ferry)
A short ferry to a wooded island with peacocks, a monastery and rocky swimming spots.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Ferries daily April–October, roughly 9:00–18:00
Dubrovnik
9 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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9 places in Dubrovnik
Day Trips~£35
Elaphiti Islands Boat Trip
Elaphiti Islands
A relaxing day boat trip to car-free islands with swimming stops and a seafood lunch.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Daily in season
Hidden Gems~£5
Franciscan Monastery and Pharmacy
Old Town
A peaceful cloister and one of Europe’s oldest working pharmacies, dating from 1317.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; hours vary
Hidden GemsFree
Sponza Palace
Old Town
A 16th-century palace with a graceful loggia, now housing the city’s historical archives.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; hours vary
Hidden GemsFree
Gruž Harbour and Market
Gruž
The working port of Dubrovnik, with a daily produce market and local cafés, away from the tourist crowds.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Open mornings; daily
Hidden GemsFree
Lapad Peninsula
Lapad
A green peninsula west of the port, with shady walks, pebble beaches and a family-friendly promenade.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open-air; beach bars open daily
Hidden Gems~£5
Trsteno Arboretum
Trsteno (20 km)
One of the world’s oldest arboretums, with 500-year-old plane trees and a Renaissance garden by the sea.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Daily; hours vary
Day Trips~£30
Kotor (Montenegro) Day Trip
Kotor (90 km)
A medieval walled town on Europe’s southernmost fjord, in Montenegro, reached by coach.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Couples
Tours run daily
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.