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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN DUBROVNIK
"Libertas" is the company which runs the orange city buses. The buses are efficient, clean and frequent, but can get busy in rush hour. The buses connect different areas of Dubrovnik with the Old Town. The bus stop for the Old Town is called Pile. ...
"Libertas" is the company which runs the orange city buses. The buses are efficient, clean and frequent, but can get busy in rush hour. The buses connect different areas of Dubrovnik with the Old Town. The bus stop for the Old Town is called Pile. Bus tickets are obtainable at any of the TISAK newspaper stands and some hotels sell them, too. A single ticket costs 12 Kunas if you buy it from a news stand or from your hotel, 15 Kunas if you buy it from the driver (exact change only).
Once you've bought your ticket, hop on the bus and don't forget to validate your ticket in the ticket-stamping machine immediately upon boarding.
The link above will help you find your way around Dubrovnik. By clicking on the bus line (bus number) the bus route will be highlighted in red on the map. Happy exploring!
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Oyster beds in Mali Ston Bay
Oysters have been cultivated near Dubrovnik, in the seabed of Mali Ston bay, since ancient times and consumed in honour of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, said to have been born from a shell.
...Oysters have been cultivated near Dubrovnik, in the seabed of Mali Ston bay, since ancient times and consumed in honour of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, said to have been born from a shell.
The clean sea, full of salt and minerals which mixes with karst sweet water springs, along with the rich seabed, over which dense plankton clusters move, has made this small bay an ideal biotope for oysters.
At a depth of approximately ten metres, clinging to the sharp edges of rocks, the oysters spend their entire short life in the brackish water feeding on plankton.
In early spring days, around the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19th), the pulpy body of this noble flat shellfish is at its most ripe. Upon opening the oyster with a sharp knife, the iodine, selenium, zinc and chrome content will simply stimulate all your senses.
The oyster meat is extraordinary nutritious because it is an excellent source of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, EP, and 15 g of oyster meat contains the same quantity of vitamin C as 3 g of lemon juice.
For many gastronomists,tasting raw food is a ritual of returning to the early phase of civilization, and oysters are among those rare delicacies which are most delicious raw, with a few drops of lemon juice. There are also oyster soups, oysters fried in breadcrumbs, gratinated oysters, fried or roasted in different ways.
Join me and visit the oyster beds!
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CROATIA FOR FOODIES
Find out what Anthony Bourdain had to say about Croatia and its food! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ieiGjBELAY
Top Dubrovnik Tours
$620 Per Day
Central&Southeast Europe in 11 days
In these 11 days, you will get to experience some of the most beautiful places in Central & Southeast Europe.
The tour starts in Zagreb and from there you will travel to the northern part of Croatia to visit Trakošćan castle and the former capital of Croatia-Varaždin.
In Slovenia, visit lake Bled, Ljubljana and Škocjan cave and from there, travel back back to Croatia to visit Istria region and the smallest city on Earth-Hum.
Moving south you will visit Dalmatia region and cities like Zadar, Šibenik and Split....Read more
In these 11 days, you will get to experience some of the most beautiful places in Central & Southeast Europe.
The tour starts in Zagreb and from there you will travel to the northern part of Croatia to visit Trakošćan castle and the former capital of Croatia-Varaždin.
In Slovenia, visit lake Bled, Ljubljana and Škocjan cave and from there, travel back back to Croatia to visit Istria region and the smallest city on Earth-Hum.
Moving south you will visit Dalmatia region and cities like Zadar, Šibenik and Split.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina you will visit Mostar city.
After visiting Kotor and Budva in Montenegro,the trip will finish in Dubrovnik.
With this tour, you won't have to worry what to see and where to go. You will get to see all the main attractions in this area and have enough time to explore the cities on your own.
Trip itinerary:
Day 1: Zagreb-Trakošćan castle-Varaždin
Get to know Zagreb before visiting one of the most beautiful castles in Croatia-Trakošćan. Later,meet your guide for a sightseeing tour of Varaždin.
*overnight Zagreb
Day 2: Zagreb-Lake Bled-Ljubljana
Visit the emerald green lake Bled. Walk around and enjoy the scene or take a boat ride.
Continue your trip to Ljubljana and meet your guide for a tour of the city.
*overnight Ljubljana
Day 3: Ljubljana-Škocjan cave-Poreč-Rovinj
Explore the underground phenomena of UNESCO World heritage site-Škocjan caves.
Continue the trip to Poreč. Free time to explore on your own. Walk through the Old Town and visit the 6th century Euphrasian Basilica,a UNESCO World heritage site known for its beautiful gold mosaics.
You can also go for a swim.
After Poreč, the trip continues to Rovinj.Free time to explore the city or enjoy the rest of the day on a beach.
*overnight Rovinj
Day 4: Rovinj-Pula-Motovun/Cave park Grabovača-Hum-Plitvice Lakes
All roads lead to Pula! Walk around the city and explore the remains of Roman era. The most famous sight is the 1st-century amphitheatre.
After Pula, you can choose between a medieval hilltop town of Motovun or Cave park Grabovača.
You will also visit the world's smallest town,Hum.Since you will be exploring on your own,be careful not to get lost!
After a long walk around Hum,you will head off to Plitvice Lakes.
*overnight Plitvice Lakes
Day 5: Plitvice Lakes national park-Zadar
After a good night's rest,you will join your guide for a walk around another UNESCO World heritage site!
Zadar is the next stop on your list. After a short break,your guide will pick you up for a tour of the city.
*overnight Zadar
Day 6: Zadar-Krka national park-Šibenik-Split
A visit to Krka,where you can enjoy swimming! After that,free time to explore Šibenik and then meet your guide for a tour of Split.
*overnight Split
Day 7: Split-Hvar
Entire day to enjoy the beaches and entire night for partying on Hvar island!
*overnight Hvar
Day 8: Split-Mostar-Ston
A trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina! After Mostar,you will go to Ston city where you will have a private island for swimming,BBQ and drinks!
*overnight Ston
Day 9: Ston-Korčula-Trsteno arboretum-Dubrovnik
Today you will visit the birthplace of Marco Polo-Korčula and a beautiful botanical garden in Trsteno
*overnight Dubrovnik
Day 10: Dubrovnik-Mljet national park-Dubrovnik
A day for swimming in Mljet national park
*overnight Dubrovnik
Day 11: Dubrovnik-Kotor-Budva-Dubrovnik
Meet your guide for a tour of Montenegro! After returning to Dubrovnik, the tour ends.
INCLUSIONS:
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/tour leader
- Local guides in all major cities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- One-way private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/car
EXCLUSIONS:
- Entrance fees for Trakošćan Castle, Škocjan Caves, Grabovača Cave, Plitvice Lakes, Krka National park and Mljet National park
- Food and drinks
- Accommodation
- Ferry tickets to Hvar, Korčula and Mljet
PLEASE NOTE:
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
PRICE:
4050€
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THE ANCIENT WALLS
Dubrovnik is hemmed in by its walls and every "Must List" about Dubrovnik must begin with the ancient walls. The ramparts are the main highlight of Dubrovnik. From the walls you'll get the chance to take a bird's-eye view of the Old Town and the patchwork of red terracotta rooftops, a real feast for the eye. In order to better understand the importance these walls had we shall start our walking tour with the visit to the historical centre and then we shall climb and walk around the mighty walls.
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THE JEWISH DISTRICT
Many Sephardic Jews settled in Dubrovnik following their expulsion from Spain and Portugal. Even if the life in the ghetto had not always been easy Yeshayah Cohen, (a 16th century philosopher and poet) wrote: If I had to find a peaceful place to rest in my old age, above any other city I would fancy only Dubrovnik.
...Read moreMany Sephardic Jews settled in Dubrovnik following their expulsion from Spain and Portugal. Even if the life in the ghetto had not always been easy Yeshayah Cohen, (a 16th century philosopher and poet) wrote: If I had to find a peaceful place to rest in my old age, above any other city I would fancy only Dubrovnik.
This tour will start from the western city gate - Pile - and will include the main landmarks of the Old Town (exteriors only) such as the Rector's Palace, the Old Port, the Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio's Fountain, etc. and then towards the eastern end of Stradun, the main street, a narrow alley is home to a tiny synagogue dating from the 15th century. Žudioska Ulica (Jewish Street) is where the Jewish ghetto used to be. Apart from visiting the sanctuary we shall take a peek into the small museum which contains valuable menorahs and Torah scrolls, alongside information on the history of the Jewish community in Dubrovnik.