Category: Things to do in Dubrovnik

Local Tour Guide lists 5 things to do in Dubrovnik for free

Is It Safe To Swim In The Adriatic Sea In Croatia?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Yes, swimming in the Adriatic Sea in Croatia is regarded as generally safe as long as you take some precautions:
Always gradually enter into the water
Before jumping, make sure it’s deep enough
Many Croatian beaches are rocky or concrete. Some areas can be very slippery
If they’re not rocky, they are made up of pebbles. If you’re unstable, you can twist an ankle. Or worse, be ridiculed.
Waves can be exciting, but treacherous
Sea urchins lurk among the rocks
Swimming too far away from the coastline or outside of the designated beach limits can be highly risky because of water scooters and speed boats
If you fall asleep on a floating air mattress, you will need to get a ferry back from Italy. Or swim back.

Can You Drink Alcohol On The Street In Dubrovnik?

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Dubrovnik has the bad reputation of being one of the most expensive places in Croatia. So you may be tempted to buy your own food and drink. Are you allowed to eat wherever you want? Can you drink alcohol on the street in Dubrovnik? Is smoking allowed?
NO. You are not allowed to drink alcohol on the street in Dubrovnik (Were you really expecting a different answer?). The fine is 1,000 kuna (130 euros), BTW.
You are not allowed to drink any kind of beverage or eat any kind of food near a historic monument (oops, I didn’t know that!) or do anything indecent
Speaking about indecency, you are not allowed to walk around in your swimsuit, take off your T-shirt or spit on the ground. Smoking on the street is (still) allowed, but you cannot drop cigarette butts on the ground.

Is The White House Really Made Of Croatian Limestone?

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Croatia abounds in high-quality limestone. Many Croatians, and foreigners likewise, believe that the White House in Washington D.C. was made of the fine white stone from the island of Brač, Croatia. Is this true?
NO. No part of the White House was made of Croatian stone. Sorry.
Croatian limestone is an amazing building material, chosen by famous sculptors and architects.
A piece of Croatian limestone is a truly authentic souvenir of Croatia.

Are The Walls Of Ston, Croatia, Second Longest In The World?

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Are The Walls Of Ston, Croatia, Second Longest In The World?NO. The Walls of Ston are not “the second longest wall in the world”, as some believe
The Walls of Ston may not even be the longest wall in Europe
However, the Walls of Ston are (most probably) the longest preserved medieval stone fortification system in Europe, and ONE of the longest such walls in the world.

Do-It-Yourself Truly Croatian Souvenirs From Croatia

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Are you looking for something to take back from Croatia? Something cheap, original, authentic, and truly Croatian? Here’s a list of DIY Croatian souvenirs:make your own Adriatic Sea salt
find coloured glass pebbles
search for small driftwood sculptures
pick pieces of Croatian limestone

Is Croatia Warm All Year Around?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

NO. Temperatures across Croatia go down as winter approaches.
Winter temperatures in parts of Croatia away from the Adriatic Sea often get below freezing point, with occasional snowfall.
Winters by the Adriatic Sea are much milder, but the perception of cold may still be intense. Snow is uncommon, though.

Do You Have To Pay To Get Into Dubrovnik Old Town?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

NO. You DO NOT HAVE TO PAY TO GET INTO DUBROVNIK OLD TOWN. Dubrovnik is more than a castle or a museum. Dubrovnik Old Town is a LIVING CITY. With real people living there.
However, Dubrovnik City authorities and others will certainly find a way to deprive you of some money. In fact, you can count on it.
If you’re travelling on a budget, there are ways to minimise the cost, though.