A spring moment made for the sea Dubrovnik is entering one of those spring weeks when the sea becomes part of the city’s visual drama. The international offshore regatta EST 105 Bari–Dubrovnik begins on 22 April 2026, while Elaphiti Slalom unfolds as part of the wider programme in the days that follow, with official listings placing the event across 22 to 26 April 2026 and other event pages highlighting the main regatta stretch from 23…
CONTINUE READINGSpring in Dubrovnik is beautiful, but not always predictable Spring is one of the loveliest times to be in Dubrovnik. The city feels lighter, greener and calmer than in the peak summer months, and spending time outdoors becomes part of the pleasure of being here. But spring weather in Dubrovnik can also be a little deceptive. A bright morning can turn breezy by afternoon, and one warm day does not always mean the next will…
CONTINUE READINGSpring in Dubrovnik always brings a different kind of energy to the city, and one of the clearest signs that the season is shifting is the return of DU Motion. This year, the DU Motion Half Marathon will take place on 26 April 2026, once again bringing runners to the heart of Dubrovnik for one of the city’s most recognisable sporting events. According to the official race page, the half marathon begins at 9:30 am…
CONTINUE READINGAccess is restricted again from 1 April If you are planning to arrive in Dubrovnik by car in 2026, one thing matters more than many visitors realise: you cannot simply drive around the Old Town as before. According to the Dubrovnik Tourist Board, access by vehicle to the historic city zone is restricted from 1 April to 30 November 2026, as part of the city’s special traffic management system. The zone covers the wider area…
CONTINUE READINGEarlier or later is usually the better choice If you want the best overall experience on Dubrovnik’s City Walls, the safest rule is simple: go early in the morning or later in the afternoon. A current Dubrovnik walls guide recommends exactly that timing for cooler temperatures, better light and fewer crowds. Why timing matters more here than many visitors expect The walls are not just a viewpoint. They form a long open-air walk along Dubrovnik’s…
CONTINUE READINGA greener side of the city many visitors never expect When people think of Dubrovnik, they usually imagine stone – walls, squares, stairways and sunlit streets polished by centuries. And they are right. But that is not the whole story. What many visitors do not realise at first is that, tucked into and around the city’s historic fabric, there is also a quieter, greener Dubrovnik. A Dubrovnik of old gardens, enclosed greenery and cultivated spaces…
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