A Short Break in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia

We had heard great things about Dubrovnik from friends who had visited including how beautiful it was and as it was just over the border from Montengro we headed there via bus from Budva which cost €20 and took 3½ hours. Upon arrival we were impressed at how picturesque it was, arriving on the road above old town.

A little fed up with accidentally booking accommodation up hills and in an effort to try and reduce costs associated with this, I did a load of research into places to stay and found a lovely little property right near a bus stop and by the water in Mokošica called Apartments and Rooms King. It was a short flight of stairs from the main road with the shops and bus stops and a few steps to the waterfront which was ideal. Our host Ivica was really helpful and although the accomodation was basic we had everything we needed. It was quiet, had good wifi, cooking facilities and fridge and a lovely terrace outside. We enjoyed the views from the water´s edge and the Franjo Tuđman Bridge, and even sat with our morning coffee down there.

Perhaps the most famous area of Dubrovnik is the Old Town which overlooks the Adriatic sea. It is known as being one of the worlds finest and well preserved medieval cities and rightly so. We took a few trips into the Old Town during our time there and it is bustling with life and impressive architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).