Day trips from Dubrovnik
11 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Dubrovnik, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
40 km01 · Hidden townStonEurope's longest defensive walls, with oyster farms in the bay below.
Easiest by car, about an hour from Dubrovnik.
55 km02 · Popular town · MontenegroPerastA tiny Baroque village on the Bay of Kotor, facing two island churches.
Perast is 20 minutes from Kotor. Cars are not allowed into the village itself; park at the entrance and walk in.
60 km03 · Popular town · MontenegroKotorA walled old town at the end of a fjord-like bay.
Parking near the old town fills up quickly; come early. Buses connect Kotor with Budva, Tivat and Perast.
70 km04 · Nature spot · Bosnia and HerzegovinaKravica WaterfallsA wide semicircle of waterfalls with a swimmable pool.
Easiest by car, about 40 minutes from Mostar. Tours also run from Mostar and Split.
80 km05 · Popular town · MontenegroSveti StefanA walled island village joined to the coast by a sandbar.
Sveti Stefan is a 15-minute drive or bus ride from Budva. Parking along the road is limited in summer.
80 km06 · Popular town · Bosnia and HerzegovinaMostarAn Ottoman old town around a soaring stone bridge.
Buses and a scenic train connect to Sarajevo. Park outside the old town; the streets near the bridge are pedestrian-only.
95 km07 · Nature spot · MontenegroLake SkadarThe Balkans' largest lake, full of water lilies and birds.
Trains and buses from Podgorica and Bar stop at Virpazar.
100 km08 · Nature spot · MontenegroDurmitor (Žabljak)Glacial lakes and peaks above the deep Tara canyon.
Buses run from Podgorica, about 2.5 hours. Easiest by car.
140 km09 · Nature spot · AlbaniaThethA remote mountain valley in the Albanian Alps with guesthouses and stone towers.
The road from Shkodër is now paved, about 2 to 3 hours by car or shared minibus. Many people arrive on foot over the pass from Valbona.
145 km10 · Nature spotCetina River (Omiš)A green river canyon reaching the sea at a pirate town.
Buses run from Split, about 40 minutes.
150 km11 · Nature spot · AlbaniaValbona ValleyA remote alpine valley, linked to Theth by a classic mountain hike.
From Bajram Curri by road, or by the Lake Koman ferry and a short minibus ride.Questions
Day trips from Dubrovnik: good to know
What are the best day trips from Dubrovnik?
Our favourite hidden places near Dubrovnik are Ston (40 km), Perast (55 km), Kotor (60 km) and Kravica Waterfalls (70 km). All 11 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Dubrovnik?
All of them are within about 150 km of Dubrovnik in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.