Dubrovnik

When to go

The best time to visit is May–June and September, when the weather is pleasant for the sea and for walking tours, and the Old Town is less crowded than in August.

Best months: May, June, September

Approximate temperatures in these months: 15° to 27° (long-term averages, not a forecast)

Getting there

From Israel, flights usually involve a connection in a European city, and there are sometimes seasonal options as well. It is worth checking Croatia's entry requirements, along with passport and insurance conditions, before you travel, and making sure they are up to date.

Flight times and direct flights are only shown from the saved prices below. Check entry requirements (passport, visa) with an official source before you book.

Who it suits

Couples · Friends · Honeymoon · Families with children · Golden Age

City and Culture · Beach and sea · Sailing and yachts · Food and Wine · Nature and Scenery

How long: 3-5 days

What to do

• The Old Town walls
• Stradun Street
• The cable car to Mount Srđ
• Rector's Palace
• Franciscan Monastery
• Lokrum Island
• The Old Town harbor
• Banje Beach

Good to add

• Car rental for trips outside the city
• Advance tickets for the city walls
• Cruise or kayak tour
• Day trip to Montenegro or Mostar

A long weekend in the Old City

1. Walk the walls in the morning, before the heat and the crowds
2. Stroll along Stradun Street and the alleys
3. Lunch in the Old Port
4. Cable car up to Mount Srđ for sunset
5. Evening at a restaurant in the city's alleys

Sea and islands

1. Short sail to Lokrum Island
2. Swimming and beach time
3. Back to the city and coffee in the square
4. Day trip to the Pelješac peninsula or the Cavtat area