CROATIA - Dubrovnik (Lapad)

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Lapad is located to the west of the Old Town of Dubrovnik. It is a peninsular that makes up for a larger part of Dubrovnik. The beaches on Lapad are mostly concentrated in a bay called Lapad Bay, or “Uvala Lapad” in Croatian. It boasts a line of pebble beaches that stretches from the Hotel Splendid to the Hotel Kompas.

Franjo Tudman Bridge is the bridge that is across Rijeka Dubrovacka near Port of Gruz.

The bridge construction costs were reportedly 252 million Croatian kuna, making it the most expensive bridge in Croatia.

Welcome to Dubrovnik!

This is the hotel I staying at Lapad, Hotel Vis.

After checking in, I explored the Lapad Bay on foot. Lots of hotels are located close to the promenade and the beaches. The whole area is quite lively and touristic.

The beaches in Lapad bay are mostly a mixture of pebble area, rock area and artificial concrete pavement. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented on the beaches.

Booths like this is used for people to change their clothes.

Lots of stores found along Lapad promenade.

There’s even a cave bar around the area.

A quiet trail leading to the mysterious cave bar.

This part of Lapad bay is rocky but it’s also more secluded.

Entrance of Cave Bar “More”.

It was really inside a cave like its name suggested. Looks cool!

A nice place to chill and relax, especially in this hot summer weather.

Nobody was in the cave bar. It’s still too early for the party goers to start partying.

Back to promenade of Lapad.

Ordered a beer and simply sat and enjoyed the view.

There are some floating slides and equipment on the water. Not sure if it’s free or not.

After enjoying the cold beer, its time to head to the beach.

This is the beach area in front of Hotel Vis.

My hubby and son enjoyed a father-son bonding in the sea.

With the sun setting down, the weather was perfect! The scorching summer sun was just too unbearable.

Panaromic view of Lapad bay.

View of Lapad bay from the hotel’s restaurant. It’s sunset time. Most people have left the beach.

Bon appetite!

Night view of Lapad bay.

Morning view from our hotel room’s balcony.

This part of beach is towards the end of the peninsular.

A night in Lapad left me rejuvenated.

A small island with a lighthouse can be seen from the peninsular.

Lapad can be reached by getting a city bus. We checked out from Hotel Vis and headed to Dubrovnik Old City in the next morning.