Rolling mountains, dramatic shorelines and scenic ancient towns have made Croatia's Dubrovnik and the Dalmatia region one of the world's hottest rivieras. Korcula (pictured here) is one of the islands dotting the region. Gallery images courtesy Croatia National Tourism Board.
Dubrovnik Riviera —
Rolling mountains, dramatic shorelines and scenic ancient towns have made Croatia's Dubrovnik and the Dalmatia region one of the world's hottest rivieras. Korcula (pictured here) is one of the islands dotting the region. Gallery images courtesy Croatia National Tourism Board.
Daniel Pavlinovic/Croatian National Tourist Board
Dubrovnik's 14th-century city walls are the largest and best preserved in Europe. Thanks to hit TV show "Game of Thrones," they're now among Croatia's more recognizable sights.
Dubrovnik —
Dubrovnik's 14th-century city walls are the largest and best preserved in Europe. Thanks to hit TV show "Game of Thrones," they're now among Croatia's more recognizable sights.
Iva Pervan/Croatia National Tourism Board
Within the city fortifications, baroque churches rub shoulders with centuries-old monasteries and palazzo.
Dubrovnik's Old Town —
Within the city fortifications, baroque churches rub shoulders with centuries-old monasteries and palazzo.
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Mljet is accessible by boat from Dubrovnik harbor. It's home to the 3,100-hectare Mljet National Park, with lakes and indigenous forests filled with hiking trails.
Mljet —
Mljet is accessible by boat from Dubrovnik harbor. It's home to the 3,100-hectare Mljet National Park, with lakes and indigenous forests filled with hiking trails.
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One scenic route is a 20-kilometer drive from Dubrovnik town center to Cavtat, a favorite resort destination for many including Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
Cavtat —
One scenic route is a 20-kilometer drive from Dubrovnik town center to Cavtat, a favorite resort destination for many including Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
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Sikirica is a small peninsula sitting some 20 kilometers from Dubrovnik's old town.
Sikirica —
Sikirica is a small peninsula sitting some 20 kilometers from Dubrovnik's old town.
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Lastovo Island boasts scenic bays and beaches, including the romantic Skrivena Luka (or hidden harbor).
Lastovo —
Lastovo Island boasts scenic bays and beaches, including the romantic Skrivena Luka (or hidden harbor).
Sergio Gobbo/Croatia National Tourism Board
Vela Spila is a Neolithic archaeological site located in Vela Luka, the largest town (with 5,000 inhabitants) on Korcula Island.
Vela Luka —
Vela Spila is a Neolithic archaeological site located in Vela Luka, the largest town (with 5,000 inhabitants) on Korcula Island.
Sergio Gobbo/Croatia National Tourism Board
Our Lady of Angels is a monastery found in a dense pine and cypress wood overseeing the shore of Orebic. The town was also a settlement for sailors and captains who built extravagant Baroque-style homes.
Orebic —
Our Lady of Angels is a monastery found in a dense pine and cypress wood overseeing the shore of Orebic. The town was also a settlement for sailors and captains who built extravagant Baroque-style homes.
Iva Pervan/Croatia National Tourism Board
Not only does Lumbarda offer a range of water-sport activities, its sandy vineyards produce indigenous Grk white grapes.
Lumbarda —
Not only does Lumbarda offer a range of water-sport activities, its sandy vineyards produce indigenous Grk white grapes.
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Famous for its beautiful vegetation, Trsteno now has one of the oldest Gothic Renaissance parks -- Trsteno Arboretum -- in the country.
Trsteno —
Famous for its beautiful vegetation, Trsteno now has one of the oldest Gothic Renaissance parks -- Trsteno Arboretum -- in the country.
Daniel Pavlinovic/Croatian National Tourist Board
Elafiti Islands, or the Elaphites, are mostly uninhabited. They're easily accessible by ferries from Dubrovnik.
Elafiti Islands —
Elafiti Islands, or the Elaphites, are mostly uninhabited. They're easily accessible by ferries from Dubrovnik.
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The 0.3-kilometer-square islet lies off the coast of the island of Korcula. A stone quarry made of limestone marble was constructed on it.
Vrnik Island —
The 0.3-kilometer-square islet lies off the coast of the island of Korcula. A stone quarry made of limestone marble was constructed on it.
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