Dubrovnik is a port city in the very south of Croatia, whose Old Town is entirely enclosed by an almost two-kilometer-long city wall. As the capital of the Republic of Ragusa, it was an independent mercantile republic for centuries and is now the country's most famous travel destination.The Old Town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. In summer, it is very crowded; you'll experience it most peacefully early in the morning and in the evening.

Ston is located on the isthmus to the Pelješac peninsula northwest of Dubrovnik. The Walls of Ston once protected the salt pans of the Republic of Ragusa and stretch over the hill to Mali Ston, where oysters are cultivated in the bay.

South Dalmatia is the southernmost part of Croatia, featuring Dubrovnik, Korčula Island, the Pelješac Peninsula, and Mljet National Park. Since 2022, the Pelješac Bridge has directly connected the region with the rest of the country.

Mljet National Park protects a part of Mljet Island northwest of Dubrovnik. At its heart are two saltwater lakes, the Great Lake and the Small Lake, and the monastery island of Sveta Marija in the Great Lake.

Korčula is an island in South Dalmatia, its main town lying on a small peninsula, surrounded by walls and towers. In summer, the historical sword dance Moreška is performed there.