Lapad Dubrovnik

Again with low cost flights, more and more holidaymakers are returning to our recommended European maritime resort with such a turbulent history: Once part of the Venetian empire, it fought off the Ottomans, yet later let Napoleon's troops in. Croatia then became part of Yugoslavia after WW1, and struggled free in 1991. The city has its fair share …

I thought my arrival at Zagreb's airport confirmed that it was a small airport. Leaving Zagreb for Dubrovnik confirmed it even further. Craig and I arrived at the airport 90 minutes before our domestic flight. We were the first to check in and "not allowed" to even go through security until 40 minutes before the flight. After an hour's delay on the …

... out with a sea of pink roofs over the brilliant blue water. However, anyplace this beautiful doesn't exactly stay a secret, and Dubrovnik is completely overrun. The winding streets of the town are full of cafes, shops, and throngs and throngs of ...

... for lunch and to admire the view. People were swimming, so although it has been cold the water must be warm! The highlight of Dubrovnik has to be the walled Old Town. For $10 you can walk all the way around the outside of the fortified walls, with ...

... ;saw the views of Fort Lovrijenac on the cliffside and Fort Revelin near the Gate of Ploce. We had a walk up Dubrovnik's main street, the Placa-Stradun which was jammed full of tourists and also visited the Ethnographic Museum, which provided one of ...

... demonstrated the lesser level of legislation in MNE, no seatbelts, reclining seats or aircon. Cost the same price though! Back in Dubrovnik we were staying in Lapad Bay. This was far more touristy than MNE had been, it was a bit of a shock. It did have ...

Today I decided to go off exploring around the greater Dubrovnik area. I followed the road down to the Gruz area and the harbour, and then strolled along the edge of the water all around the peninsula bit that is called Lapad and Babin Kuk. A lovely walk ...

... the sake of seeing the neighborhood, the journey and not the destination. Today I roamed around Lapad, the western beach neighborhood of Dubrovnik. First thing I encountered was the Uvula Tennis Invitationals. From the name, I was imagining some ...

... The summer months are for sunbathing really. We make a 7 Km trail from Gruz Harbour, through the resort of Lapad then on to the amazing walled city of Dubrovnik. We end up on the island of Lokrum  with suberb coastal views. Watch our ...

... of an ancient fortress. We stayed for 3 nights, spent the days strolling and swimming - taking it easy. Our ferry ride to Dubrovnik took us past Korcula and several other islands worth a look in the future. As we approached Dubrovnik it was clear this ...

... , Kelly, Anne, and Christina, were very cool and generous...thanks again for a fun night.  On our last evening in Dubrovnik, we attended the last night of the Dubrovnik Theatre and Arts Festival. For 50 kuna (approx 7 euro each...amazing!) we ...

... an interesting story to tell, it's really amazing.  On my very first night here, i went to the promenade in Lapad to watch the Croatia vs. Turkey game.  I am not sure why, but for some reason, i really haven't gotten into the Eurocup until ...