Dubrovnik is a town that managed to preserve its medieval charm, the city having two kilometers of fortification walls with several towers and bastions, of which the best known is the Lovrijenac Tower on the west of the City. The old town was completed in the 13th century and what is amazing is that it remained virtually unchanged to the present day. No wonder that Dubrovnik has been included in UNESCO's Register of World Architectural Heritage.The deep blue water accentuated by rock beaches and fortification walls transform this place in a paradise which charmed lots of artists like the Irish writer George Bernard Shaw.
But if sunbathing on rock beaches or sightseeing upon the town walls is not enough for you pick some of the great activities that are very diverse and obviously connected to the sea.
Fishing
You can join in the fishing excursions with experienced fishermen who know they way around the Dubrovnik isles, and are willing to share their fishing tricks passed down for generations. So if you enjoy fishing you can visit the best fishing spots on the whole riviera. or if you want to try the easier way you can go on a fish picnic. Take a boat tour across the archipelago and enjoy a relaxing and quiet trip with sun, sea, fish and wine.
Diving
If you love diving or you just wondering about it and would like to learn how to dive, Dubrovnik offers a range of isolated places for nature diving or specific sights like a historical wreck. Popular destinations for fish sport diving are the islands of Mrkan and Bobara.
Kayaking
Kayaking is an usual sport around the whole region and there are many places that support this activity. Rent your own kayak or join a kayaking excursion. Kayaking excursions around the Elaphite Islands and all around the City to Lokrum and further to Cavtat are the most popular.
Waterpolo
One of the sports that are frequently played in the city is waterpolo and everyone may join in, if you feel up to it contact the people on your beach playing the game about the details how to join a team.
Hiking
Enjoy the nature and experience the culture on your own two feet. Many sites in the region offer interesting points for hiking and cross country walks. First and the closest, is the hiking to the top of the hill Srđ, just over Dubrovnik. Mount Srđ offers the best view of Old Town Dubrovnik and an amazing view to the whole of the archipelago, but stick to the path to avoid landmines! On a clear day you can see all the way to Italy. Other hiking places are Župa, with many hills and cross country roads passing through wonderful green woods of Aleppo and Pines. Peninsula Pelješac is another attractive location with many places worth visiting on foot, starting from the Ston wall and continuing further to the inner of the peninsula. Mljet is another great hiking resort, being an island lost in the open sea, and the island is indeed hard to reach
Horseback Riding
In Konavle, there are small ranches, privately run, that offer horseback riding and general animal experience.
Extreme Sports
Bungee jumping from the Dubrovnik bridge is an adventure worth trying, a real adrenaline rush experience.
