Dubrovnik Holidays

Sitting down in the southern tip of Croatia and known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', Dubrovnik really is a gem. This ancient city's packed with Medieval relics, film set-worthy streets and waters that are a shocking shade of turquoise. The Balkan world's your oyster, here – there are literal oysters, too, so get slurping.

When you walk the historic walls of Dubrovnik's old town, you get spellbinding sights of terracotta-roofed buildings and the sparkling blue sea. It's easy to see why Game of Thrones was filmed here – luckily, real life's a whole lot happier than on the show.

Mix Dalmatia's fresh ingredients with a sprinkle of Mediterranean flair, and you've conjured up Croatian cuisine. Tuck in alongside the locals at local restaurants, where the menu's offer mouthwatering choices of octopus fritters, pumpkin risotto and osso buco. Full of flavour, these dishes are home-cooking for the soul.

The Adriatic's famously clear waters practically beg for you to throw on a scuba suit. Learn to dive like a pro at the local diving centre – you'll soon be up close to colourful fish, lobsters and corals. Already got a certificate under your wetsuit belt? Join an organised dive to a shipwreck.