What to do in Lapad

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Lapad Beach showing a lake or waterhole, a bridge and boating

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1. Lapad Beach

Lying beneath Petka Hill, a short distance from the old town of Dubrovnik is Lapad Beach. It is one of several beaches that make up the Lapad Peninsula, a beautiful bay area where you can take part in watersports, relax on the sand and go for seaside walks along the promenade.
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Lapad Beach showing boating and a bay or harbour

2. Gruz Harbor

Gruž Harbour is the main maritime entrance to Dubrovnik, a busy port for yachts, ferries and cruise ships. Near the harbor is the Dubrovnik Bus Terminal where services will take you to the Old Town, a 10-minute trip, and the outer suburbs. The large dock sits in a sheltered bay approximately 1.4 miles (2 kilometers) from Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
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Gruz Harbor which includes a bay or harbour, heritage architecture and boating

3. Banje Beach

Break off from your sightseeing adventures for a few hours of relaxation at Banje, Dubrovnik’s most famous beach. This scenic stretch of sand and pebbles is situated right outside the walls of the Old Town and has excellent views to Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik’s old port. You may even spot a celebrity here as this beach is known to attract the rich and famous.
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Banje Beach showing heritage architecture, rocky coastline and a marina

4. Pile Gate

Pile Gate is the main entrance to Dubrovnik’s old town and is situated on its western wall. For many visitors, the portal is their first encounter with the neighborhood’s gorgeous medieval architecture.
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Pile Gate showing heritage elements as well as a small group of people

5. Walls of Dubrovnik

The Walls of Dubrovnik (Dubrovačke gradske zidine) are defensive ramparts that encircle much of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Marvel at this intricate system of armory emplacements, bastions, castles and gateways built during the Middle Ages. The walls stretch for almost 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) and range from 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters) in thickness. In popular culture, the setting has been used as a filming location for the television series Game of Thrones.
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Dubrovnik - Southern Dalmatia featuring general coastal views and a coastal town as well as a small group of people

6. Copacabana Beach

Copacabana Beach is an attractive half-moon shaped expanse of pebbles and concrete in Dubrovnik’s Lapad Peninsula. It is one of the longest beaches in the city, known for its diverse family-friendly activities and scenic vistas.
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Copacabana Beach which includes a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a bridge

Popular places to visit

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Dubrovnik Ferry Port

4/5(150 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Dubrovnik Ferry Port in Gruz, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Dubrovnik Ferry Port
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Lapad Beach

4.5/5(130 reviews)

Relax on the sand, take part in watersports and enjoy coastal walks at a picturesque stretch of coastline at the heart of Dubrovnik’s seaside scene.

Lapad Beach
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Gruz Harbor

4.5/5(234 reviews)

Dubrovnik’s main harbor is a popular destination for its daily fresh food market and is a launch point to nearby islands.

Gruz Harbor
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Pile Gate

4.5/5(478 reviews)

Start your tour of Dubrovnik’s old town by walking through this majestic entrance, once an important defensive structure.

Pile Gate
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Walls of Dubrovnik

4.5/5(349 reviews)

Visit lookout towers, fortresses and an aquarium and enjoy sweeping city views while strolling around the fortifications of Dubrovnik’s medieval heart.

Walls of Dubrovnik
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Old Town Harbor

4.5/5(115 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Old Town Harbor and enjoy other activities such as boating in Dubrovnik. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Harbor
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Lokrum Island

4.5/5(71 reviews)

Escape the busy streets of Dubrovnik to spend a day exploring the natural and historical attractions of an island that lies just off the city’s coastline.

Lokrum Island
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Lovrijenac Fort

4.5/5(43 reviews)

Climb the steep stone steps to reach this formidable fortress and to enjoy some of the most dramatic views in the city.

Lovrijenac Fort
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Sponza Palace

4/5(63 reviews)

Admire the architecture of this stunning 16th-century building and visit its poignant memorial of the Croatian War of Independence.

Sponza Palace

Explore areas of Lapad

Copacabana Beach which includes a beach

Babin Kuk

4.5/5(197 area reviews)

Babin Kuk is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Lapad Beach and Copacabana Beach.

Babin Kuk

Day trip destinations from Lapad

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