What to do in Dubrovnik on a rainy day
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing.
So put your rain jacket on and get ready to explore. So here goes our recommendation on what to do in Dubrovnik on a rainy day.
1. BREAKFAST
You’ve heard it before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that goes double when you’re traveling. Make eating healthy while on vacation a goal and there it can help you either an amazing hotel breakfast (if having any) or just go and indulge yourself in flavors and charms of Gradska kavana Arsenal where locals drink their coffee. Coffee, not coffee to go ;)(rich choice and vegetarian and gluten-free options)
2. EXPLORE
So you are full and loving this place, don’t you? So are we. Now, when your productivity level is loaded, it’s time to sink into your interests.
Dubrovnik has a rich history, and visiting the museums in town offers you a glance into the past. My picks are Dubrovnik Sea Aquarium, Rupe, Maritime Museum (places of tradition which not so many visit). War story lovers, go to War Photo Limited and the museum of the Croatian War for Independence, located on the ground floor of the Imperial fort on Srđ mountain.
3. GET DAY DRUNK / HAVE A MEMORABLE MEAL, FROM SEAFOOD TO STEAK
If neither of is not appealing to your taste, why don’t you get day drunk? You are on vacation, right? 😉 Yes, this isn’t going to win me any sensible points but when was the last time you had a bottomless mimosa brunch? (If the answer’s yesterday, maybe skip onto the next one) but first refill your tummy, it will be grateful to you later on.
If you want amazing food and even better service, then a visit to restaurant Forty-Four is a must when you are in the Old Town. This little gem is so far from the tourist traps and is incredibly reasonable for the quality of its food and service. If you are not hungry yet, go to Palmotićeva street and just enjoy from quick bites to elaborate gourmet platters, D’vino has it all. If you are a beer person, then visit Glam cafe in the same street as they offer a wide choice of craft beer.
6. SEE A GOOD MOVIE
After all, you can always go to see a good movie at the cinema.
4. TAKE A NAP
From experience, do you even fjaka? What exactly is, you ask? Fjaka (pronounce „fee-ah-ka) is the art of doing nothing, the Croatian trend that is quickly becoming the next big lifestyle craze. It is gaining popularity across the world, featured on the BBC and on the website of the Daily Mail. Having said that let’s go a bit outside of the City Walls, eh? But just before that, go to the post office and send some postcards. It’s a wonderful surprise for the people at home. Tell them it’s raining as you write and they’ll love you even more.
5. OUTSIDE THE CITY WALLS
Now, let’s walk to Pile gate and grab that taxi, or a local bus (you can purchase tickets on the Tisak store as they are cheaper than buying them in the bus) and let’s go to the Escape Room. Challenge yourself in a mission to save King’s Landing. With 60 minutes at your disposal, you must work together to search the room, discover clues and solve puzzles. Engage in a heart-racing & addictive mystery-solving mission. Can you make it on time? If not, take your time in the Red History Museum and experience almost half a century of life under the communist regime.
7. DANCE IN THE RAIN CATCHING THE WAVES
Instead of hiding from the rain, get out and enjoy the scenery. Catch dramatic photos of waves breaking at Porporela, Lazareti or Lovrijenac and dance in the rain. Well, kind of 😉
8. PAMPER YOURSELF
I am sure going for a massage you will definitely feel better than when you went in. Also great for working out any kinks you might have acquired trying to sleep on the plane. Check out Energy Clinic Spa, Rixos Libertas, Lacroma hotel or something like Touch of Thai Massage and Spa, and yes you can book a massage in the hotel even you are not their guest.
9. GO SHOPPING
Personally, I’d rather eat my toenails than spend a day shopping in, but wandering around local craft shops can be fun and I love poking around to see what and learn more about the culture. My picks are Kawa souvenir shop, Craft & Stones, etc.
The last but not the least,…
10. DISCOVER DUBROVNIK COUNTRYSIDE or TAKE A DAY TRIP
So here is our top 10 suggestions on what to do in Dubrovnik on a rainy day. Well, if you cannot think of anything more fun on a rainy day, stay in bed if traveling with significant other and have sex.
Enjoy the rain 🙂
