Things To Do in Slano

Nightlife in Slano mostly revolves around the hotels. The beachfront Admiral Grand often hosts live music and al fresco folk dancing performances.

Summertime in Croatia means festival season. And if you make the trip to Dubrovnik between mid-July and mid-August, you can get stuck into the town’s culture with its annual Summer Festival. Performances like operas, ballets and classical music concerts take over theatres, palaces and forts, as well as al fresco spots in the old town.

Slano’s small selection of restaurants focuses on traditional homemade food. Menus feature regional specialities and plenty of fresh seafood. You’ll also notice an Italian influence, with risottos, pasta dishes and pizza often appearing.

The beaches that skirt Slano are a mix of course sand and pebbles. The natural bay and mountain backdrop shelter the coastline, so the water tends to be nice and calm. For the most part, the beaches here are quiet – that is, until late afternoon, when you might find locals playing a few games of ‘picigin’.

Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed old town is well worth a daytrip. The architecture ranges from Renaissance to Medieval to Baroque, and the centuries-old sights rub shoulders with stylish boutiques and fantastic restaurants.