Sights in Dubrovnik - Croatia and Slovenia - page 498

jagged, you'll want to wear good water shoes, and beware of uneven footing (both under-
water, and on your way to the ladders). For details on taking a boat to Lokrum, see here .
Finally, for the best sandy beach in this part of Croatia, you'll have to take a boat to
the island of Lopud, then hike (or ride a golf cart) across the spine of the island to the gor-
geous Šunj Beach. Making an all-day trek out here (by public ferry) is worth visiting only
if you're desperate for a long, lingering day at the beach. If you're cruising the Elaphite Is-
lands, you'll likely stop on Lopud for two or three hours—enough time for a quick dip at
Šunj. For more on Lopud and Šunj Beach, see here .
Sea Kayaking
Paddling a sleek kayak around the outside of Dubrovnik's imposing walls is a memorable
experience. Several outfits in town offer half-day tours (most options 250-350 kn); popular
itineraries include loops along the city walls, to secluded beaches, and around Lokrum Is-
land; many include a break for snorkeling, and some are timed to catch the sunset while
bobbing just offshore from the city walls. As this scene is continually evolving, look for fli-
ers locally.
Shopping in Dubrovnik
Most souvenirs sold in Dubrovnik—from lavender sachets to plaster models of the Old
Town—are pretty tacky. Whatever you buy, prices are much higher along the Stradun than
on the side streets.
A classy alternative to the knickknacks is a type of local jewelry called Konavoske puce
(“Konavlebuttons”).Soldasearrings,pendants,andrings,thesedistinctive andfashionable
filigree-stylepiecesconsistofaspherewithseveralsmallposts.Thoughthey'resoldaround
town, it's least expensive to buy them on Od Pu č a street, which runs parallel to the Stradun
two blocks toward the sea (near the Serbian Orthodox Church). The high concentration of
jewelers along this lane keeps prices reasonable. You'll find the “buttons” in various sizes,
in both silver (affordable) and gold (pricey).