Dubrovnik on a Backpacker's Budget
Dubrovnik on a Backpacker's Budget
Issy Tucker
I fell in love with this city last year and it breaks my heart I couldn't visit again in 2023. Nevertheless, I am here to share with you my favourite things to do, eat, where to stay, etc! I was lucky enough to meet a local (sailor) so he showed me what locals ate and also took me out on a sunset cruise to the Blue Caves.
If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones (GOT), then you’re in the right city! There are plenty of filming locations here that you will recognise, as well as on nearby Lokrum island. There are several different walking tours through the old town, including GOT themed ones.
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Lokrum
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I visited the Lokrum on my most recent trip to Croatia and loved my day there. It is a short ferry trip from Dubrovnik Old Port for 150kn (local currency, about 30aud) return.
There were plenty of beautiful different swimming spots, including one called the Dead Sea. This was a water hole that has such a high salt content that you just float in the water, even easier than other waters in the Mediterranean.
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Elaphite Islands
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Island hopping boat cruise: visiting the Blue Caves, Koločep, Lopud and Šipan (plenty of options to book from the old town port, main port or online via tripadvsior or viator.com)
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Bars/Nightclubs
Love Bar
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it is near the port and bus station, perfect for sunset views and cheap cocktails.
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Buža Bar
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A perfect place for afternoon drinks and swim, after sweating it out in the town. It can be fairly difficult to find, but so worth it once you get there. Great for thrill seekers too as there are many different heights of cliff to jump into the water from!
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Culture Club Revelin
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A nightclub in a castle, what more could you want?
- free before 12.30am, after that: 30aud
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Activities
Free Spirit Tours - Dubrovnik free walking tour and other tours
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They have these free walking tours all over Croatia and it is a great thing to do when you first arrive in a city, to get your bearings but also the history of the town. There are GOT specific tours as well if that is your thing
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Dubrovnik Wall Walk
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A fairly expensive activity but very worthwhile. You get so many incredible views (and picture ops) on this walk!
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Dubrovnik Cable Car
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I didn't get to do this unfortunately, but I have heard wonderful things, I mean look at the pictures! You can get a one way or a return for the best views of Dubrovnik
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Beaches
Bellevue Beach
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Foods to try:
- The Cevapi (sausage in flatbread, Croatian yiros)
- Beef burek and the kefir (plain yoghurt). Yes, it sounds weird but it’s what the locals eat. It is a thin meat pastry and you eat it while drinking the yoghurt. It tastes a lot better than it sounds, trust me!
If you have any other questions about Dubrovnik, please send me a message on my backpacking Instagram page: @backpackingwithissy
Thank you! :)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Issy Tucker
Hey everyone! My name is Issy, I'm 25 years old and from Adelaide, South Australia.
Over the last 6 or so years I have fell in love with travel, especially backpacking style and I want to share my tips and tricks with you. I have visited Europe 3 times, including a 7 month solo trip in 2022, 5 weeks in South East Asia in 2023 and 5 months in the US in 2019. My guides will be geared towards solo female travellers and budget backpackers, including free activities, great food/drink recommendations and some of my favourite hostels around the world!
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