Luxury Villas on the Dubrovnik Riviera

Many tourists come to Dubrovnik Riviera specifically to wander the medieval city walls and explore the charming Old Town. However, did you know that its history actually extends back to the Roman, Byzantine and Venetian times? A trip to the Maritime Museum will fill you in on how the city has resisted wars and sieges across the centuries, while the War Photo Limited gallery also makes for a moving visit.

Game of Thrones fans can explore more of the city’s fantastical history by visiting some of the series’ filming locations – there are even dedicated tours! Fort Lovrjenac was used as the Red Keep, while Rector’s Palace served as the Spice King’s Qarth abode.

If you prefer your entertainment to be live onstage as opposed to on a screen, Fort Lovrjenac transforms into a wonderful outdoor theatre space in the summertime. Some of Shakespeare’s most popular plays are regularly performed, but be sure to score your tickets in advance!

Dubrovnik is every foodie’s paradise, bringing together traditional flavours of nearby Bosnia, Montenegro and Italy to create some truly delicious dishes. Unsurprisingly, many menus have a seafood emphasis, with local chefs making the most of the city’s proximity to the sea. Mussels cooked in white wine, squid ink risotto and oysters abound!

If you’re someone who likes to pick at multiple plates, you’re also in luck: there’s a strong platter culture here, serving up fresh meats and cheeses. And what makes everything better? A drizzle of olive oil, which is the foundation of all authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

However, those who like to kick back on their Croatia villa holiday with a glass of wine are also in luck. The Peljesac peninsula produces some of Croatia’s finest reds, perfectly lending the region to wine-tasting tours. Coffee more your speed? Dubrovnik locals are also partial to a macchiato – enjoy one in an authentic Old Town cafe as you watch the world go by.

Still hungry for more? Check out our blog on the traditional foods to try on your Dubrovnik villa holiday.

Great for babies

The sea here is pretty shallow, making it a great spot for tiny tots to have their first splash around and eventually paddle in.

Great for kids

They’ll never get bored with jet skis, inflatables and kayaks available to hire, but if you want to take things one step further, why not try a buggy safari?

Great for teens

Older ones will be able to fully appreciate the history of this city while finding their very own hidden gems. There’s also lots of potential for snap-sharing on social media!

While there’s plenty to see on our Dubrovnik villa holidays, the surrounding region and coastline are home to many more towns, villages and islands that make for excellent day trips. Offering you luscious scenery, stunning architecture and sandy beaches, these spots are definitely worthy of a place on your Croatia villa holiday itinerary.

Many of these are accessible by bus or water taxi, making it even easier to plan a little trip out of the city – or maybe extend your stay by a day or two.

By its very nature, Dubrovnik is a walkable city. That makes it perfect for those who prefer to make their travel plans up as they go along, stumbling upon local eateries and finding the accidental magic around cobbled street corners.

The Kravice Waterfalls are around 2.5 hours from Dubrovnik, inviting you into a world of bountiful greenery, bubbling water and an emerald pool – well worth the drive, and especially beautiful in spring.