Magical Dubrovnik

Only a handful of towns, states, or republics can claim to have centuries-old statutes, and Dubrovnik has one that is 750 years old! This year, Dubrovnik has the exceptional honour of commemorating the year of The Statute of Dubrovnik, founded in 1272 as one of the world's oldest.

Even if you loved your visit during the famous summer months, Dubrovnik has a special glow in December that will steal your heart. The city is dressed for the holidays with seasonal decorations and hundreds of glittering lights, and impressive Christmas trees adorn the city's iconic locations.

Once you step inside Dubrovnik Old City you will feel as if you've walked into a movie set, behind the authentic scenes from another (long gone) world. And you will not be mistaken. The city is a museum itself, ornamented with historical churches, houses, and palaces carved in white stone, witnessing the clash between ancient and everyday life.   

As Shakespeare famously wrote, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women are merely players.” If one single event throughout the year is synonymous with the city then the Dubrovnik Summer Festival absolutely tops the list.

Just a short drive north of the Sun Gardens Dubrovnik resort is the Croatian capital of oysters – Mali Ston. A truly fascinating little destination, made all the more memorable by the delicious oyster menus, for which Mali Ston is rightly famous.

Dubrovnik is a wonderful city to visit any time of the year, but February has a special magic and offers a surprisingly rich programme for visitors. For this is the month where Dubrovnik’s revered patron saint, St. Blaise, is celebrated, with locals and extended family taking part in a centuries-old tradition.