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Dubrovnik Restaurants

Cheap (7)

Mea Culpa

The food is fresh and simple, the atmosphere cosy and there's good coffee and beer here, too. The great big pizza pies come highly recommended. read more
Affordable (6)

Kamenice

This place is much loved for selling good food at bargain prices. The selection is limited, but what they do they do well - in this case, seafood dishes that any Croatian mother would be proud to... read more
Good quality (4)

Sesame

Dine on well-executed and imaginative local and international cuisine while surrounded by precious antiques. The perfect place if you're getting tired of run-of-the mill. Leave room for dessert. read more

Dubrovnik Nightlife

Chilled (10)

Exit

Off the street, on the first floor, you'd miss Exit if you couldn't hear it� Friendly and lively, this is a good place to start your evening - and check your mail on the free computer. read more
Live Music (5)

Trubadur Hard Jazz Cafe

A famous jazz venue, Trubadur is an atmospheric spot in which to while away a few hours: the location by the cathedral is fabulous. A little expensive by Dubrovnik standards, maybe, but worth it... read more
Clubbing (6)

King Richard's Pub

A good place for a few drinks and a bite to eat on the Lapad peninsula. Don't be put off by the modern exterior - King Richard's is all warmth and cosiness within. read more

This Month in Dubrovnik (March):

By Nataly Anderson - In Your Pocket

Shopping: The Miličić family make wine on the sunny slopes of the Pelje�ac peninsula, and you can find a bottle to suit all budgets at the Vinoteka Miličić. There's also a selection of other Croatian and international wines, plus a local delicatessen (Placa bb, tel: 020 321 777).

Sightseeing: Vlaho Bukovac is one of Croatia's best-loved artists, and the Glen Donation collection has been returned to his birthplace from the UK. A charming seafront museum, Bukovac's paintings are offset by works from contemporary artists. Throughout March.

Key areas: Get acquainted with the secrets of the deep at the Aquarium. A collection of colourful Adriatic fauna and flora, from the slippery eel to the elegant seahorse, it's sure to thrill the kids and those too scared to go diving.

Day trips: It's a well-known fact that green surroundings soothe jangled nerves, and there's no place more soothing than the Trsteno arboretum. The combination of lush green, aquamarine sea and birdsong makes this a true oasis for the soul - just a 25-minute bus ride from the city.

Dubrovnik News & Gossip

Dubrovnik Oyster Festival

19-22 MARCH
DUBROVNIK

You may have heard of oysters from Galway in Ireland or Loch Fyne in Scotland, but did you know that some of the world's most flavoursome oysters come from Croatia? Oysters have been farmed on the Dalmatian Coast since Roman times. In 1936, a trade exposition in London awarded a gold medal to oysters from Mali Ston Bay (an hour outside of Dubrovnik), and ever since, the world has taken note of Croatian oysters' freshness and quality. Each year, Mali Ston Bay produces 1,000 tonnes of these delectable shellfish. They are considered to be at their most delicious in March, and a festival in Dubrovnik around St Joseph's Day (on the 19th) celebrates the molluscs, serving up some 8,000 to seafood aficionados. You can try a number of different dishes, such as oyster soup, oyster fritters or baked oysters, or the classic version - raw, served with a squirt of fresh lemon juice and a glass of Dalmatian wine. The main festival is held on 21 March next to the iconic Orlando Column in Luza Square.

Dubrovnik Trivia

March: The little town of Ston, north of Dubrovnik, has the oldest salt-pans in Europe.
February: The first quarantine (lazareti) for protection against communicable diseases was founded on the islands of Bobara and Supetar in 1377.
January: According to legend, Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked on and assisted by the citizens of Lokrum Island during his trip home from the Crusades in 1192.