Croatia short Break
Dubrovnik is an integrated, living walled city which has been placed on the list of World Heritage sites. It has everything from designer shops to chic, sophisticated cafes and restaurants. The one thing to note is that it is accessed mainly via hundreds of steps. Once inside the main walls you will feel like you have gone back in time. Enjoy a walk along the top of the castle walls, with amazing views down to the crystal clear waters below or take a boat ride to some of the nearby islands. Lose yourself in the many shops and stalls or just sit and watch the world go by. The choice is yours..........
I stayed in the Lapad Peninsula which is very close to Dubrovnik and as we had a car, nowhere was too far. Lapad has a quiet, laid back feel. I would recommend staying there if you are looking for somewhere to just relax by the pool during the day and enjoy drinks in your hotel at night. There is not much else around at night and you would need to get taxis or drive to Dubrovnik.
Cavtat is a really lovely village not far from Dubrovnik. It has a small stoney beach and lovely pavement cafes. There are some really nice hotels in this area.
Driving is very easy in Croatia and having a car it allowed us to travel to Montenegro which was very beautiful and further up the Croatian coast where we took a ferry to Korcula, a beautiful island also steeped in history. It's very popular for walking and hiking enthusiasts.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Croatia. The people were friendly, the food was tasty and the scenery was spectacular.