Dubrovnik Map

Southern Dalmatia, is the smallest and southernmost part of the Croatian coast and covers an area south of the river Neretva, Peljesac peninsula and Dubrovnik area on the southern Croatian coast, where the Bay of Boka Kotorska border with Montenegro.

The main tourist destinations in South Dalmatia are Peljesac peninsula, Dubrovnik, Cavtat and Klek.
Tourist center of southern Dalmatia and Croatian is town Dubrovnik which is under the protection of UNESCO. Dubrovnik is also the residence of Dubrovnik-Neretva county.
Because of Dubrovnik rich history and cultural heritage, an outstanding natural environment and preserved cultural and historical architecture, because of its rich tourism offer is one of the most visited cities on the Adriatic.
The old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by monumental walls, which are 1940 meters long and 25 meters high. In Dubrovnik is the oldest and most famous street Stradun.

On about 20 kilometers from Dubrovnik, is located another famous tourist destination of South Dalmatia – Cavtat.
Clean sea, maintained beaches and a rich offer of private accommodation in villas, houses and accommodation in hotels and campsites makes Cavtat attractive as well as to foreign and domestic tourists.

After the peninsula Istria, Peljesac is the largest peninsula in Adriatic. On peninsula Peljesac grows high quality sort of grapes called Dingac from which is made well known, and award-winning high-quality dry red wine Dingac. Besides wine Peninsula residents are involved with farming shellfish and tourism.
Popular tourist towns on the peninsula are Orebic Perna, Trpanj, Ston, Viganj, Kuciste and Zuljana.

Islands which are located in Southern Dalmatia are:
Island Mljet – The greenest Adriatic island. Because of its outstanding natural beauty, rich flora and fauna, fish and lobster hunting, numerous beaches and many cultural and historical monuments, one third of the island Mljet is declared a national park. Here you can find accommodation in private houses, apartments, rooms, villas and hotels. On Mljet you can enjoy in crystal clear sea waters, swimming, diving, or just relax in the greenery of the island.
Island Korcula – this is the island where the famous traveler Marco Polo is born. Island Korcula has a long tradition in tourism. Due to the conditions natural beauty, and the position of the island, on Korcula is developed so-called Robinson tourism. Known places along the coast of the island are: Korcula, Lumbarda, Vela Luka and Zrnovo, Pupnat, Smokvica and Blato located in the the inland of the island.
Island Lastovo is separated from Island Korcula by the Lastovo canal. Because of its exceptional beauty and preserved plant and animal diversity, Lastovo and its waters were declared a nature park. In the northeastern coast of the island of Lastovo is a series of about 40 uninhabited islets and reefs which are called the Lastovo archipelago.

Elafite Islands (Greek: deer islands) are located in the immediate vicinity of Dubrovnik.
Due to the natural beauty and climate, Elaphite islands are very attractive tourist area. In Elafiti group of islands include: Sipan, which is the largest island in this group of islands and also the most distant from Dubrovnik. On it are are two places: Sipanska Luka and Sudurad which are located in two opposite bays separated only by a field; Island Kolocep (Kalamota) is closest to Dubrovnik and because of its proximity to Dubrovnik is often destination of Dubrovnik inhabitants; Island Lopud, which is located between island Sipan and island Koločep is the most developed island in this archipelago. On this island the most popular sandy beach is a beach Sunj.

The wider surroundings of Dubrovnik is abundant with citrus, special charm give numerous plantations of lemon, orange, and a variety of palm trees and agaves.

In southern Dalmatia, you can enjoy in long walks on landscaped beaches or find peace in one of the many bays and islands. For adventure lovers there are Robinson tourism, diving and sailing clubs… Many natural parks, cultural and historical monuments, long sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and an abundance of sports facilities make South Dalmatia an attractive tourist destination.

Accommodation in Dubrovnik can be found in many hotels along the coast, spa centers and camps, as well as in a private houses accommodation in apartments, rooms and villas.

Dubrovnik Travel DMC, a specialized agency for the organization of congresses, incentives, exclusive groups and events, recently opened the door of its third office, this time in Zagreb.

dt-croatiaThis metropolitan branch office is located in the prestigious Hotel Westin, on the address Izidora Krsnjavoga 1, providing quick and affordable services and wealth of new ideas for corporate events organizers. With its forty highly trained, multilingual and experienced young professionals in three Croatian offices, DT today offers total support to its clients and partners throughout Croatia and globally.

Simultaneously with the opening of the office in Zagreb, Dubrovnik Travel is launching a new marketing name “DT Croatia”, combining its decade long tradition of Dubrovnik travel (DT) with Croatia, creating a fusion which will allow for better destination recognition and promotion. Driven by its expansion inland, with the new office now covering continental Croatia, Zagreb and Istria, the name change seemed a natural progression, drawing on DT’s extremely successful previous project history in the Dubrovnik, Split and Hvar area, now making the DT Croatia brand nationwide.

With the opening of an office in Zagreb and with the implementation of the name Dubrovnik Travel- DT Croatia, a new exciting chapter is beginning for this company which records positive business growth, in this time of decline, and which has been given AA+ grade rating by respected financial agencies. To date Dubrovnik Travel has won several prestigious national business awards, and was named by the regional media as a leading destination management company in the region. Constantly striving for excellence, DT is certified with ISO 9001-2008, guaranteeing top quality services.
DT will confirm its efforts in the upcoming period, particularly during this spring and autumn, when there are already many confirmed projects, undoubtedly contributing to the development of the destination, both on the local and national level.

TAPAS are awesome. Small and easy on the tummy, they allow you to get the best of every taste, albeit in smaller doses. And they’re great for sharing so you don’t feel so guilty when plate after plate appears on your table.

Another thing that’s ideal about tapas (snacks, canapes or finger food originating from Spain) is that because of the small serving size, you’re more encouraged to engage in conversation because everyone’s not so focused on eating an entire meal that’s set before them.

Dubrovnik in Solaris Mont Kiara, KL and Cheechah in Kota Damansara, Selangor, offer variations of tapas that are worth checking out.

Dubrovnik
This classy Croatian eatery in the upmarket enclave of Mont Kiara has always been a good bet for delicious desserts. But this time, Dina Djumic, the restaurant’s charming general manager, is keen to promote its tapas selection.

Tapas have never featured in its extensive menu but with people having seemingly less ringgit to burn these days, it may be a good time to introduce them. Djumic, who comes from a town north of the Croatian capital of Zagreb, says:

“We decided to go with something a little smaller so people can get the chance to sample a good range of the typical dishes that we serve rather than just one main dish, which may be rather pricey. It doesn’t work out to be too expensive because chances are you’ll be sharing the tapas.”

She adds that tapas are not really a component in an authentic Croatian menu. There’s not even an equivalent word for it. The tapas selection offered here is essentially smaller portions of the actual dishes in the menu. “Just for recognition-sake we call them tapas because they’re served in exactly the same way,” she says.

Some items are typical Croatian offerings, the sort that Croats generally eat at home, while the rest are bite-size favourites from the rest of Europe.

The Space
With its simple stone walls and high ceiling, there’s an understated elegance about the restaurant that I’ve always liked. The space is divided into three areas. There’s a lounge on the ground floor complete with tourism videos of Croatia playing on several small screens, and a cosy and elegant dining space upstairs. There’s also al fresco option on an elevated area outside facing the Mont Kiara bustle. Named after the southern medieval Croatian city of

Dubrovnik, one of the most popular elite cities in Croatia, the interior is influenced by the city which is surrounded by walls and it looks like a castle from the outside.

Hot sellers
Bread filled with French salad: A traditional appetiser. French salad is a big thing in Croatia and is a staple item served up during gatherings and celebrations. Basically, it comprises boiled egg, potato, green peas and small cubed carrot and mixed with mayonnaise and mustard. The restaurant serves the salad rather uniquely – contained inside French bread.

Beef bacon roll with asparagus: Really tasty and another type of appetiser served in the Croatian home. I love the fact that the bacon is lightly pan fried, lightly moist and not chewy. The asparagus has a nice crispiness.

Smoked duck with salad: A great option for those who don’t want anything too heavy. I’ve never been a huge fan of duck but enjoy this one because there is no overpowering taste or aroma. The meat is very tender.

Bread and ajvar: A lovely combination. Ajvar is a vegetable salsa that’s literally the equivalent of our sambal belacan or chilli sauce, staples on my dinner table. This headily piquant salsa comprises capsicum, tomato, garlic, and eggplant — all roasted and then minced. Lovely as a dip for meat or bread, it’s normally served at the beginning of a meal.

Lamb meatball: Croatians love their lamb, especially when roasted or cooked in stews and it’s a meat for special occasions. This particular offering is a popular choice and comes in a rich, thick tomato gravy.

Quesadila and smoked chicken: This is one of the items on the tapas list, which is Spanish and Mexican-influenced. Really tasty, it comes with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.

Cheechah Restaurant
I never thought there was such a thing as Malaysian tapas but the owners of Cheechah Restaurant (who come from Johor, Malacca and KL) obviously think otherwise. This rather cosy, Mediterranean style eatery located in bustling Kota Damansara, opened just over a year ago, prides itself on having just that.

Their take on tapas is interesting. Don’t expect the sort of fare you may be more accustomed to in typical Mediterranean eateries. Here, you’ll find familiar local tea-time snack favourites such as cekodok (Malay banana balls), cucur udang (prawn fritters), keropok lekor (fish crackers), popiah goreng and lemping kelapa (Malay coconut pancake). The menu is fairly vast, with the drinks selection alone taking up three pages, but most people come here to chill over these traditional light bites.

“When you think about it, tapas are really finger food, snacks and food that comes with dips… we have a lot of these in the typical Malaysian menu,” says Hazman Abu Bakar, the outlet manager. ‘The idea is to take our traditional snacks (yes, you can get these from the mak cik down the road) and bring them to another level with presentation and dining ambience.”

The Space
With rows and rows of Bengali bread and glistening silver packs of Muar coffee lining the shelves at the payment counter, a large feature wall depicting a traditional coffee-drinking scene, and a stylish colour scheme in black, white and blue, Cheechah Restaurant is, visually, rather pleasing.

The lighting is soft and the music mellow, befitting the owner’s concept of creating a space that people would come to and lepak (hang out) over light bites. It’s particularly nice in the evenings when they open the panels of the long white English door in the centre to seamlessly merge the inside and the outside, giving you the option of dining in or al-fresco style.

Hot Sellers
Cekodok: Simple ,and something most people can make at home but if you happen to be here, it’s worth placing an order for. I like the fact that the cekodok is not drenched in oil and that there’s actually plenty of banana in it. The combination of a lightly crispy outer layer and soft inside is very pleasing.

Cucur udang: Another traditional favourite that can also be rather oily and bland but this one’s not. Light and fluffy, it’s great eaten with a selection of dips. Try the sambal tumis – lovely. The only thing I would’ve liked would be for a bit more prawn but then I’m just spoilt!

Keropok lekor: This Terengganu favourite is made from fish paste grounded with sago and salt, rolled and shaped into long tubes like a sausage. It’s boiled and eaten piping hot with chilli sauce. Don’t worry if you’ve somehow left your keropok lekor to get cold. The ones here remain soft and crispy on the outside regardless.

Lemping kelapa: A childhood favourite. My mum used to make this simple Malay-style pancake for breakfast. I never thought it would get elevated to restaurant stature but it has at Cheechah. This is another must-order item. The serving is generous and the lemping comes with sambal tumis and chicken curry for dipping.

Dubrovnik, the most popular Croatian tourist destination, celebrates the feast of its patron St. Blaise for more than a thousand years now. The tradition is deeply rooted among the population of Dubrovnik and its surroundings, and its value is increasingly recognized among tourists.

UNESCO also recognized it as a real wealth that transcends local framework and included the festivity of Saint Blaise on the list of protected world’s intangible cultural heritage, three years ago. It happened 30 years after the city of Dubrovnik itself was listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 1979.

St. Blaise has been celebrated since 972, when, according to legend, the saint defended the city from the Venetians. Rarely you can find a city whose identity is inseparably connected with its patron saint, as in Dubrovnik. In his honor, many cultural, entertainment, music and sporting events are held during the Feast in early February. The city is specially decorated, and the residents of surrounding areas visit it, attracting the attention with their rich and original traditional costumes.

The celebration begins on Candlemas, 2nd February, with the release of white doves, symbols of freedom and peace, in front of the Saints Church and the raising of Blaise’s flag at a central location in Old Town – Orlando’s Column.

On the festival day, 3rd February, a ceremonial Mass is held in the open, followed by religious procession when the saint’s relics are carried through Stradun and other Dubrovnik streets.

Festivity of St. Blaise attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, and it is certainly the most important church and secular event of the local population, but also a unique tourist attraction that best reflects the saying ‘The Mediterranean as it once was’, as Croatian National Tourist Board stated.