BBC TravelJul 19, 2026
An epic Dubrovnik journey that ditches the crowds
Dubrovnik has long been one of Europe's most over-touristed destinations. Now, a new Camino footpath is revealing a different side of the city beyond its medieval walls.
22 things in this story
- Camino Dubrovnik – MeđugorjeTrailSeven-stage route from Dubrovnik to Međugorje
- Church of St JamesSightStarting point of the Camino Dubrovnik trail
- Old TownHostelMedieval walled city with cobblestone streets
- Pile GateSightEntrance to the historic centre with directional ropes
- Buža gateAttractionNorthern entrance to the Old Town
- Onofrio FountainSightLarge fountain in Dubrovnik's Old Town
- Križni put (Way of the Cross)TrailPart of the Camino trail up Mount Srđ
- Mount SrđSightPeak offering views of Dubrovnik and the Adriatic Sea
- Narodne NovinePlaceIt is published by the eponymous public company.
- Homeland War MuseumMuseumLocated in Fort Imperial, covers Croatia's war of independence
- MiG-21 aircraftSightCommemorates pilots' role in Dubrovnik's defence
- Lapad peninsulaNeighborhoodScenic peninsula overlooking Dubrovnik
- Daksa islandSightIsland visible from Mount Srđ
- Elaphiti islandsSightArchipelago visible from Mount Srđ
- Rijeka DubrovačkaNeighborhoodArea with an old aqueduct and scenic views
- TrstenoNeighborhoodHistoric village with sea views
- SlanoNeighborhoodSeaside village with sea and archipelago views
- LastovoSightThe municipality consists of 46 islands with a total population of 792 people, of which 94.7% are ethnic Croats, and a…
- Panorama Restaurant and BarRestaurantAdjacent to Fort Imperial with bird's-eye views
- Fort ImperialAttraction
- Mljet islandSight
- KorčulaSight
