Stock up on souvenirs in Dubrovnik
If you need a retail therapy fix, head to Dubrovnik. Stalls and hole-in-the-wall shops in the old town hawk delicate lace tablecloths and miniature icons of St Blaise, the city’s patron saint, as well as goodies like sugared orange rind and flavoured aperitifs in beautiful hand-painted bottles.You can’t come to this part of the world without spending a bit of time in Dubrovnik. Wander the old town’s maze of cobbled lanes, peek at the 2,750 artefacts laid out in the Cultural Heritage Museum, then stroll around the chunky city walls. For the best views, time your walk to finish at the section overlooking the beach for sunset.
Read MoreSrebreno is an early bird when it comes to nightlife. For something a bit more upbeat, make the 10-minute drive to Cavtat. Its harbour is filled with sleek yachts and party boats, while waterside bars make perfect people-watching spots.
Read MoreSrebreno’s beach is a great family-friendly spot – the cafes along the prom hire out loungers and parasols, you can take pedalos out onto the calm waters, and there’s a playground just behind the pebbles. For a change of scenery, wander along the coastal path to next-door Mlini – along the way you’ll spy the ruins of hotels that were destroyed during the War of Independence.
Read MoreThere’s only a couple of restaurants in Srebreno, but you’ll find more options a short walk away in neighbouring Mlini. Menus tend to feature traditional Croatian dishes and plenty of fresh seafood, as well as Italian favourites like risotto and pizza.
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