Is Dubrovnik too touristy?

Dubrovnik is Europe's most overtouristed city Using data from 2019, Statista found that Dubrovnik was the most touristed city in Europe, above both Venice and Barcelona. The city has a population of just over 41,000 and welcomed almost 1.5 million tourists in 2019. That's around 36 tourists per resident.



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Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.

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It is true that Dubrovnik is more expensive than other destinations in Croatia. This is heavily due to Dubrovnik serving as the main filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones, which has led to a huge increase in visitors making it the most popular destination in Croatia.

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Tourists have been overcharged at bars and clubs ('gentlemen's clubs'), sometimes by thousands of Euros, and threatened with violence if they will not pay. Pickpockets operate in tourist areas. Avoid carrying large sums of cash, do not leave valuables unattended and use hotel safes if possible.

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Dubrovnik a small town, so unless you plan to take day trips to islands or other attractions nearby, two days is the perfect amount of time to get to know this ancient city. (If you're interested in seeing on overview of our entire 2 week itinerary in Croatia, I've written up a summary of our trip here.

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Dubrovnik is among the top 10 medieval walled cities in the world. In addition to this, it also pleases its visitors with its clean sea and peaceful atmosphere. Tourists make up the city's crowd in the summer, because the city's own population is only 49 thousand people.

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It's much less expensive than the Scandinavian nations, France, the U.K., Spain, Italy, and even Greece. The official local currency has been the Croatian Kuna, however, it's in the process of making a transition to the Euro. During the changeover, prices are displayed in both Kuna and Euro.

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Dubrovnik has low crime rates and the locals are hospitable and friendly. It's common for tourists to roam the city streets and stunning coastal region without encountering any issues. However, as with any destination, always stay vigilant, especially at night and while in crowded places.

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Dubrovnik nightlife is unusual - while the city has an abundance of bars, clubs are relatively few. But what they lack in quantity, they more than make up for in quality.

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Overcrowding, traffic congestion, various physical damages, displacement of locals in Old Town, low quality of tourist experiences and lower quality of life for locals, increased prices are among problems caused by overtourism in Dubrovnik.

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If you have even more time, spending an entire week in Dubrovnik isn't too much if you're willing to slow down and enjoy some lazy days by the sea and take a few day trips around the area. You can also book this private 7-day tour of Dubrovnik and Montenegro and let the experts take care of everything.

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Dubrovnik is generally safe for women traveling alone even at night. The city is well lit, and there is usually a good amount of people out, even in the evenings. Crime rate is relatively low, and locals are usually helpful and respectful towards tourists.

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Dubrovnik Old Town The Old Town is seen by many as the number one place to visit in Croatia, never mind Dubrovnik. So, it comes as no surprise that this medieval metropolis is thought to be the best area of Dubrovnik to stay. The beauty of this UNESCO-protected site is nothing short of breathtaking.

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Dubrovnik - King's Landing HBO's hit fantasy series, Game of Thrones, used the Croatian city of Dubrovnik as the setting for its majority. When you travel to Dubrovnik, you can see the Red Keep, the House of the Undying, the setting of the Purple Wedding, and much more.

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Croatia might have plenty of mosquitoes, especially during the summer months, but popular tourist cities regularly repel mosquitoes each season to decrease their population. Even a mosquito bite isn't that bad unless you are a mosquito magnet or have allergic reactions.

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Croatia has always been a country of peace and stability. It is safe to visit Zagreb & Croatia because it is far enough from the war region.

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Both are beautiful, but Montenegro is still a little rougher around the edges in terms of tourist development, infrastructure, etc.

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While Split is undoubtedly a tourist hot spot, it's very much a working town too. There are many places in Split that locals love to visit that are overlooked by visitors. Take a look at some of the more off-the-beaten-track attractions you can visit on your next trip to Split, below.

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