Dubrovnik Port
Overview:
The UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Dubrovnik is a very
popular destination for cruise passengers. With its historic old
city and picturesque coastline, this 'Jewel of the Adriatic' is a
common stop on Mediterranean cruises. Relaxed, historic and
picturesque, Dubrovnik is a great city to explore by foot and sees
over 600,000 cruise passengers each year.
This medieval walled city boasts some exciting and ancient
attractions, such as the Stradrun, a marble-paved pedestrian
stretch of the old city, the Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio's
Fountain, Sponza Palace and the Dominican Monastery.
Cruise ships dock at Gruz Harbour in a suburb of Dubrovnik,
while smaller ships are usually permitted to dock in the Old
Harbour, which is located in the heart of the old city.
Contact:
Dubrovnik Tourist Office,Svetog Dominika 7
Tel: +38 5203 12011
info@tzdubrovnik.hr.
www.tzdubrovnik.hr
Transport:
The city is located very close to the port and getting around by
foot is a feasible option in the old city, which is closed to cars.
Many cruise ships provide free shuttles to the city from Gruz
Harbour, and local buses can be found just outside the pier gates.
Numbers 1a, 1b and 8 go into town and the fare is HRK10. Exact
change is usually required. Taxis are available from the pier at a
cost of around HRK 50.
Attractions:
Dubrovnik has a beautiful old town with marble streets and
plenty of monuments, ancient buildings and fountains to see.
Visitors should visit the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery, the
Dominican Monastery, the Rector's Palace, the Fort of St. John
Maritime Museum and Aquarium. Walk the great wall for exquisite
views and photo opportunities of the city below.
Restaurants:
- Pizzeria Castro - popular eatery serving pasta and pizza
dishes
- Lokanda Peskarija - seafood eatery with outside tables
- Porat - located in the Hilton Imperial Hotel and serving local
Dalmation cuisine
Best dish: seafood risotto
Shopping:
Shopping around the pedestrian-friendly old town is easy and
many great bargains can be found along the marble-paved streets of
the Stradun. Local artists sell their watercolour and oil paintings
in most local markets where interesting souvenirs can be bought
such as embroidered tablecloths and linen, Dalmation wine and
delicious preserves and dried fruit, all beautifully packaged. Head
to the Lapad Shopping Center in Lapad where all the usual
international chain stores can be found.
Best buy: Crocheted doilies, embroidered tablecloths
Excursions:
- Kayak round the Adriatic
- Take a boat to Cavtat
- Sunbathe on Banja Beach
- Walk the wall that encircles the city
- Visit Lokrum island
