Helloooooo! I can’t believe it’s been 4 month since last time I updated the blog! The main reason why I paused that long is because I was preparing for exams and planning to go back to school. Wish me good luck for the applications 🤞. Now that I’ve finished the exams, I can get back to writing 🤗. Oh, I also went on a trip in Europe in August, rediscovering some cities I visited during Covid and exploring some new ones, such as Granada, Sevilla and Lisbon. Can’t wait to share that journey with you! But now let’s continue Dubrovnik 😀.
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Dubrovnik Day 2 Itinerary
Walk on Old City Walls and visit Fort Lovrijenac
Swim in the sea near Old Port
Eat yummy and cheaper sandwich at Preša
Appreciate sunset on the way back to Airbnb
Tips for Logistic
Get a Dubrovnik Pass here which allows you to walk on the Old City Walls, visit the famous Fort Lovrijenac (15 euros if buy separately) and get free access to public bus. It doesn’t seem to have single ticket for Old City Walls, so you’ll have to buy a 1-day pass at least which costs 40 euros already. In that case, getting a 3-day pass which costs 50 euros is more cost-effective.
The entrance to Fort Lovrijenac may not be that easy to find, but go to the area near Amerling Fountain, you’ll see stairs and a sign “Fort Lovrijenac”
My experience
1. Scenery & People Watching on the wall 😄
Walking on the walls gives you the opportunity to see the city in a different perspective. You can see the well-designed layout of the city, rooftops built with orange bricks and people swimming in any possible spots around the town. People watching is fun ha! As for Fort Lovrijenac, I honestly didn’t think it particularly special, especially because I already got satisfaction of good view by walking on the City Wall. Well, since it’s included in the day-pass, it didn’t hurt to check it out.
View from the wall 1
View from the wall 2
View from the wall 3
View from the wall 4: people swimming and doing SUP at spots
2. It turns out my swimming skills sucks 😅
Around the old port, there were quite a few people swimming in the sea. Out of curiosity plus hot weather, I decided to try and expected to enjoy the relaxation. However, it turned out that my swimming skill sucks so I couldn’t enjoy the swim at all. The constant waves bothered me and the thought that my feet could not touch the ground scared me. So I stayed close to the stairs and soaked (not swim) in the sea for 30 minutes…
On the other hand, the locals, both 5+ year old kids and 70+ seniors seemed pretty comfortable jumping into the sea and started to swim. Their graceful postures tricked me into believing “It would be easy”… If I grew up in a water environment, maybe I would be a good swimmer now. (Now I go to a sport center and practice my swimming skills!)
Swimmers around the Old Port
3. Affordable meal: Restaurant Preša
As mentioned in the previous article, prices in Dubrovnik isn’t friendly. I was glad that I found this affordable and yummy place. My sandwich costs around 10 euros and was a decent portion. I would visit more times if I stay longer in Dubrovnik.
4. Romantic evening 🌅
The city has a totally different vibe when the sun sets: it gets romantic! Waiters started lightening bulbs on those tables in the outdoor seating area while couples dressed nicely and gracefully waited for their food. There were also tables set up on the beach outside the old town, which is another kind of joy I guess. The view also plays a vital role in shaping the romantic vibe: sunset light, old castles, and the sea. I guess that’s what attracts people.
Right: tables with lighten bulbs; left: a public toilet that costs 1 euro ha
Sunset light & the old port
Benches and tables set on the beach outside the old city
Stay tuned! Next week, we are going to get out of Dubrovnik temporarily and steer to Bosnia Herzegovina for a half day!
