Take a step into medieval Dubrovnik in a charming little town just outside of the city, and you can begin to experience all the hidden beauty it has to offer.
You are drawn to the tasteful turquoise accents of the reception area at Hotel Mlini ****, which perfectly match the shimmering cyan of the pool. The stylish, modern interior is a welcome modern touch in an otherwise historic setting.
Meandering through the well-kept open spaces of the hotel grounds, passing by the manicured lawns, you emerge at the seafront. Spoilt for choice between pebbly and sandy expanses of beach, you breathe a sigh of elation as the cooling water laps at your toes.
Spying the Oleander Beach Bar and Restaurant, you sip a refreshing cocktail and marvel at the rugged islands dotted along the coast. You then hop across to the Astarea-Mlini for a dip in the saltwater pool. Turning away from the sea for a moment, you are stunned by the majestic emerald-green of the rolling Dalmatian hills behind you.
Curiosity leads you across a bridge out of the hotel grounds; you are greeted on the other side by a beautifully quaint town square, and spend the rest of the day exploring picturesque Mlini.
You pass the evening in the Il Localino Restaurant, which fuses traditional cuisine with a modern setting. You’ll find no brash medieval suckling pig here; instead, you enjoy delicate, freshly caught fish and fragrant traditional dishes, washed down with locally produced wine.
There’s just enough time to enjoy bathing in the spacious bathroom before your vast and pristine bed beckons… Hotel Mlini **** does not disappoint!