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Check out the best views of the city

For the best views of Dubrovnik, get yourself to the top of Mount Srd, towering just behind the walls of the Old Town. At 412m (1351ft) high, it will take you 90 minutes to walk up to Fort Imperijal perched on its top, but if you don’t fancy the calf burn, the cable car (www.dubrovnikcablecar.com) will get you to the summit in less than four minutes.

Climb a mountain

Croatia was among the first countries in the world to establish a national climbing organisation, and when you glimpse the rugged cliffs of the Dalmatian mountains you’ll understand why. Gorges, peaks, caverns and spurs are all abundant, though inexperienced climbers may struggle. Viator (www.viator.com) will sort you out with a tour.

Hop from island to island

It’s bordering on criminal to come to Dubrovnik without taking in one or several of the beautiful outlying islands. Lokrum is a haven of nature and the easiest to reach just 15 minutes away from Dubrovnik’s Old Town quay, while Mljet is one of the most seductive islands in the whole of the Adriatic, thanks to its pine trees, saltwater lakes and immense solitude. Dubrovnik Island Boat Tours (tel: +385 91 165 6666; www.dubrovnik-boat.com) have vessels for hire.

Take the plunge

There’s a reason Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a fan of the Adriatic – the sea’s crystal-clear waters hide a plethora of maritime flora and fauna, and two shipwrecks, the Taranto and the Tomislav are also fascinating to explore underwater. Aquarius Diving Center (tel: +385 91 2345 225; http://dubrovnik-diving.com) is a small family-run company that will see you safely in and out of the shallows.

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The Pucić Palace

This luxurious boutique hotel is housed in an 17th-century Baroque house. In summer, staying in one of the hotel’s individually styled rooms gives you free access to a beach club just outside the town's gate. Other facilities include the Café Royal restaurant, fine dining at Defne and a wine bar.

Hotel Excelsior

This 198-room hotel in São Paulo, with its mammoth convention centre, flatters beyond its 4-star billing. The rooms behind Excelsior's art-deco frontage are plain and businesslike, yet excellent value. Wi-Fi is free, rooms come with LCD TVs and there is a bar and fitness centre onsite. The location is also close by downtown Praça da República with nearby cultural icons such as Teatro Municipal and Edificio Copan. Staff speak English and can help book tickets and tours. Breakfast included.

Hotel Neptun

It would be a shame to stay in Dubrovnik without waking up with a sea view. Hotel Neptun has recently been renovated to ensure an unforgettable stay in the Babin Kuk peninsula overlooking Elaphiti Islands. Choose one of the 91 rooms or suites and make the most of Croatian summer.

 

ZigZag Apartments Dubrovnik

These stylish apartments scattered around the Old Town and priced very reasonably, won’t break your budget. Light, airy, with a plenty of sunshine, you will be close to all the hot sports, restaurants and bars.

 

Valamar Club Dubrovnik

Set in luxuriant gardens, this family-friendly all-inclusive resort on the Babin Kuk peninsula is only a few minutes’ walk from the pebbly beach. Many of the modern light-filled rooms come with sea views and balconies, and there’s a separate children’s pool as well as a large outdoor pool.

Hotel Stari Grad

With only eight rooms, this smartly decorated boutique hotel in the Old Town offers a more intimate experience than the huge Lapad resorts. The tastefully furnished rooms don’t have views to speak of, but the fifth-floor terrace has a superb rooftop restaurant and is a great place for breakfast.