Dubrovnik

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This city is most famous it's 16th century historic town on the small natural mainland outcrop boasting impressive walls. However the historic town joins the main city which stretches north and south on the mainland and a much larger outcrop to the north. The Dubrovnik marina offers little space for the visiting yachtsman, and most charters are based at Komolac at the base of the nearby river Dubrovacka. If you make your way to Dubrovnik you should make some time for the smart pedestrian street that runs through the centre of the old town which offers churches and palaces including Rector's Palace which is now a museum. Don't miss the drawbridge western entrance to the city or the eastern gate that overlooks the old port.




"Dubrovnik (Croatian pronunciation: [dǔbroːʋniːk] (listen)), historically known as Ragusa (see notes on naming), is a city on the Adriatic Sea in the region of Dalmatia, in southern Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Situated in an exclave, it is connected to the rest of the country by the Pelješac Bridge. Its total population is 42,615 (2011 census). In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified old town.The history of the city probably dates back to the 7th century, when the town known as Ragusa was founded by refugees from Epidaurum (Ragusa Vecchia). It was under the protection of the Byzantine Empire and later under the sovereignty of the Republic of Venice. Between the 14th and 19th centuries, Dubrovnik ruled itself as a free state. The prosperity of the city was historically based on maritime trade; as the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa, it achieved a high level of development, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries, as it became notable for its wealth and skilled diplomacy. At the same time, Dubrovnik became a cradle of Croatian literature.

The entire city was almost destroyed when a devastating earthquake hit in 1667. During the Napoleonic Wars, Dubrovnik was occupied by the French Empire forces, and then the Republic of Ragusa was abolished and incorporated into the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy and later into the Illyrian Provinces. Later on, in the early 19th to early 20th century, Dubrovnik was part of the Kingdom of Dalmatia within the Austrian Empire. Dubrovnik became part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia immediately upon its creation, and it was incorporated into its Zeta Banovina in 1929, before becoming part of the Banovina of Croatia upon its creation in 1939. During World War II, it was part of the Axis puppet state Independent State of Croatia, before being reincorporated into SR Croatia in SFR Yugoslavia.

In 1991, during the Croatian War of Independence, Dubrovnik was besieged by the Yugoslav People's Army for seven months and suffered significant damage from shelling. After undergoing repair and restoration works in the 1990s and early 2000s, it re-emerged as one of the Mediterranean's top tourist destinations, as well as a popular filming location." Wikipedia


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Dubrovnik Airport
3.0

The airport is under a lot of construction outside. Inside the new building is a nice extension. There’s very little to do airside, one single cafe selling sandwiches. We headed across the road outside to a tiny roadside cafe and grill which served amazing burgers, salads and other options.

Dubrovnik
5.0

Very pretty and beautiful old town. Some great restaurants. Lots of tourists, almost too many. But still worth a visit.

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Astarea Yachting
1 . Astarea Yachting
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4.1 km ENE

Euromarine
2 . Euromarine
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Operating a fleet of 100 boats from 3 starting bases (Pula, Split and Dubrovnik), next season we will offer one-way charters between any of above mentioned bases, mini-bus transfers from airport to...

4.1 km ENE

Sunsail Yacht Charter
3 . Sunsail Yacht Charter
3.7

Sunsail have been at the forefront of sailing vacations for over forty years. Since our very first Flotilla set sail from Aegina in the Saronic Gulf in 1974, we've expanded to destinations across t...

4.1 km ENE

Adriatic Yacht Charter
4 . Adriatic Yacht Charter
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Adriatic Yacht Charter is a leading charter company with over 70 sailing yachts and catamarans located in 4 bases along the Croatian part of the Adriatic sea. With our bases in Pomer, Murter, Kaste...

4.1 km ENE

Navigare Yachting
5 . Navigare Yachting
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Navigare Yachting stands for: A perfectly personalized, carefree charter holiday with top of the notch service, amazing locations and highly trained staff. We are the only Swedish organizer with a ...

4.3 km ENE

Waypoint Yacht Charter
6 . Waypoint Yacht Charter
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Waypoint yacht charter was established in 1994 in Rovinj and has bases in Trogir and Dubrovnik. The main goal is to provide clie

4.3 km ENE

Ultra Sailing
7 . Ultra Sailing
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Charter fleet made from Beneteau boats and extra cruiser racers. Main headoffice in Split but bases in Trogir, Dubrovnik, and Ka

4.4 km ENE

Dubrovnik Airport
8 . Dubrovnik Airport
2.7

Dubrovnik Airport is also known as Cilipi Airport and is found south of Dubrovnik near Cavtat.

18.1 km ESE





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Marina Gruz
1 . Marina Gruz
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While calling itself a marina this long quay offers shore-side mooring with limited facilities.

0.8 km NE

Orson Yacht Club Marina
2 . Orson Yacht Club Marina
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A private marina for yacht club owners. Limited if no space for visiting yachts.

0.9 km North

ACI Dubrovnik Marina
3 . ACI Dubrovnik Marina
3.2

This large marina is some way from Dubrovnik up to the narrowing of the Dubrovacka river. It is a bustling campus of nautical activity due to the numerous charters based here.

4.1 km ENE

Lokrum Cove
4 . Lokrum Cove
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This pretty but rocky cove provides an anchorage for visits to the monastery. There is also a tiny jetty. Alternatively a small jetty can be found on the western side of the island.

4.6 km SE

Zaton Harbour
5 . Zaton Harbour
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This tiny harbour on the western side of the channel at Zaton town offers some limited shore-side mooring with basic facilities.

5.4 km NW

Celo Bay
6 . Celo Bay
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The north-eastern side of the bay has a ferry quay which may be used for shore-side mooring for short periods. The rest of the bay offers some options for unsheltered anchorage.

6.9 km WNW

Srebreno Quay
7 . Srebreno Quay
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This quay at the south-western side of the bay offers some opportunity for shore-side mooring.

10.2 km ESE

Srebreno Bay
8 . Srebreno Bay
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A pretty bay with a number of small jetties for local hotels and bars.

10.2 km ESE

Mlini Harbour
9 . Mlini Harbour
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The small harbour provides shore-side mooring on the western side for a small number of visiting yachts but is too shallow on the eastern side.

10.7 km ESE

Sunj Bay
10 . Sunj Bay
3.8

This touristy beachy bay on the south-eastern side of Lopud island offers little opportunity for visiting yachts to moor. Anchoring may be possible beyond the swimming area.

10.9 km WNW

Lopud Harbour
11 . Lopud Harbour
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This busy local harbour may offer one or two options for visiting yachts to moor up and visit the local restaurants.

12.2 km WNW

Cavtat Quay
12 . Cavtat Quay
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This quay along the parade of restaurants on the eastern side of the bay can be busy.

13.5 km ESE

Cavtat Harbour
13 . Cavtat Harbour
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This small harbour is tucked into the eastern corner of the bay near a series of local restaurants.

13.6 km SE

Tiha Cove
14 . Tiha Cove
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This busy cove is full of local boats with little space for visiting yachts. Anchoring in the cove may be possible.

13.8 km ESE

Sudurad Quay
15 . Sudurad Quay
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The ferry quay provides overnight shore-side mooring options for this pretty village on the eastern tip of Sipan island.

15.3 km WNW

Sipanska Quay
16 . Sipanska Quay
3.7

The pretty village on the south-western side of Sipan island offers a couple of options for limited shore-side mooring.

19.9 km WNW

Slano Marina
17 . Slano Marina
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A new marina in this historical town on the mainland.

21.4 km NW

Slano Quay
18 . Slano Quay
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The quay in the north-western side of the bay offers shore-side moorings.

21.7 km NW

Jakljan Cove
19 . Jakljan Cove
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This pretty cove on the northern shore of the Jakljan island offers some shelter and anchorage.

22.8 km WNW

Janska Cove
20 . Janska Cove
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This odd shaped cove has a scattering of local small boats secured to tiny jetties. To the north and north-eastern side of the cove there is are small quays.

24.7 km NW

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Sustjepan
1 . Sustjepan
(South Dalmatia )
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A small village on the southern side of the Dubrovacka river overlooking it's northern sister Mokosica.

2.5 km NNE

Lozica
2 . Lozica
(South Dalmatia )
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Lozica is just north of Dubrovnik across the channel. It overlooks the northern side of the Dubrovnik outcrop.

2.6 km NNW

Mokosica
3 . Mokosica
(South Dalmatia )
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This town is found on the north-western side of the Dubrovacka river.

2.7 km NNE

Ploce
4 . Ploce
(South Dalmatia )
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Now merged with Dubrovnik this coastal village is actually the home of the famous tourist Dubrovacka Cathedral.

3.2 km ESE

Prijevor
5 . Prijevor
(South Dalmatia )
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This village is a short distance further up the Dubrovacka river from Mokosica, just before Rozat.

4.3 km ENE

Komolac
6 . Komolac
(South Dalmatia )
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Komolac is a village set back from the base of the Dubrovacka river on the south side. It is home to a large natural spring and many charter companies are based here forming a bustling campus of ac...

4.7 km ENE

Rozat
7 . Rozat
(South Dalmatia )
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This village is found at the base of the Dubrovacka river channel.

4.8 km ENE

Zaton
8 . Zaton
(South Dalmatia )
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Zaton is on the west side of a long natural bay. The town is hidden from sight from the outer sea.

5.5 km NW

Kolocep
9 . Kolocep
(Kolocep Island )
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This is the only village on the small island, there is a ferry to Dubrovnik and neighbouring Lopud island.

6.7 km WNW

Orasac
10 . Orasac
(South Dalmatia )
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The original village is set back from the coast but hosts a large beach coastal holiday resort.

7 km NW

Kupari
11 . Kupari
(South Dalmatia )
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Kupari is south of Dubrovnik and the most northern of several small villages around this large bay.

9.7 km ESE

Srebreno
12 . Srebreno
(South Dalmatia )
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In the northern area of this large bay south of Dubrovnik.

9.9 km ESE

Mlini
13 . Mlini
(South Dalmatia )
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This village is now merged with Srebreno in the northern area of the large bay south of Dubrovnik.

10.8 km ESE

Trsteno
14 . Trsteno
(South Dalmatia )
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A village set back from the steep coast through woodland.

11 km NW

Lopud
15 . Lopud
(Lopud Island )
5.0

The town is found on the north-western side of the island and hosts a ferry terminal for Kolocep, Dubrovnik and Sipan island.

12.1 km WNW

Plat
16 . Plat
(South Dalmatia )
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This village is one of several villages found around the coast of this large bay.

12.8 km ESE

Brsecine
17 . Brsecine
(South Dalmatia )
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A pretty hillside village set back from the coastal bay a short way.

13.2 km NW

Cavtat
18 . Cavtat
(South Dalmatia )
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This picturesque town is the most southern settlement around the large bay south of Dubrovnik. The town is founded around the natural outcrops and is close to the airport.

13.7 km ESE

Sudurad
19 . Sudurad
(Sipan Island )
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This village is on the southern most coast of Sipan island and provides a ferry link to Lopud and Dubrovnik.

15.5 km WNW

Sipanska Luka
20 . Sipanska Luka
(Sipan Island )
5.0

This village is found at the base of a natural cove near on the western coast of the Sipan island. There is a small channel between this island and neighbouring uninhabited Jakljan island.

19.5 km WNW

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