Car Rental Dubrovnik - Exploring Dubrovnik

Besides the medieval streets and old city walls of Dubrovnik, there is plenty to see in the surrounding area, including many off-the-beaten-track locations both along the Dalmatian coast and inland. There are over 1,000 islands off the coast; those that are popular to visit near Dubrovnik include Kolocep, which has some beautiful beaches and dense pine forests, and nearby Sipan, which boasts some ancient monuments as well as vineyards.

It is worth the six-kilometre drive to the Dubrovnik marina, called Miho Pracat, to see the bustle of boats coming and going. The marina offers moorings for 450 boats and also has a small hotel if you want to spend the night.

Heading north from Dubrovnik in the direction of Split, you will pass through Zaton after just 18kms. Situated in a quiet bay with a sandy beach and pine forest, this town is perfect for a peaceful getaway. In the old days, when Dubrovnik was a powerful city, rich aristocrats built their summer houses here.Today, many of the local inhabitants rent out rooms to visitors, and there are several restaurants along the seafront offering a variety of food.

If you are a wine enthusiast, head for the peninsula of Peljesac, a region of vineyards where it is possible to taste the local produce in privately-owned local cellars. Croatian red wines are of a consistently high quality and are the perfect reminder of a visit to the country.

To see Croatia's magical landscapes, try an adventure tour such as a canoe safari down the Trebizat River, or a jeep safari through the Konavle Valley.