With such a heavily indented coastline, it’s not surprising that Dubrovnik has a wide choice of beachfront accommodation. The area near the Ploče Gate, the southern entrance to the walled Old Town, ...

Lapad Peninsula is home to some of Dubrovnik’s best beaches. During summer months, the area boasts of gorgeous blue skies and Croatia’s famous blue waters. Uvala Lapad is the first beach on the ...

Now in the Adriatic Luxury Hotels chain, the Kompas and its terrace restaurant dominate Lapad beach. With a sauna, gym, an outdoor pool and indoor one with sea water, the Kompas is an affordable ...

Jane is a travel writer and hotel expert specialising in Croatia and Montenegro, based in Dalmatia. She worked at Colors (Benetton magazine) in Italy, before co-authoring several guidebooks, including ...

Editor's note: Konoba Dalmata is closed with no immediate plans to reopen. At the junction of the two main roads heading towards Lapad beach, this rather spacious neighbourhood restaurant – enclosed ...

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