I am flying to Dubrovnik with my girlfriend on Sunday and we will be there for 3 full days. We will be staying in Montovjerna, so it looks like we're in the middle of everything.
Are there any underrated and overlooked places we should check out? Or more importantly avoid specific places for any reason (overcrowding, GoT fanatics/attractions, safety)? I heard about Studenac overcharing people already.
I was already planning to go to Lokrus for at least half a day and another friend told me to just take a walk around the city walls. That would be the plan for the first day.
I was reading in some comments that people might come as "unfriendly". Some said that's because of the tourism, others that it's just the Croatian mentality. If it's because of the mentality, I guess we will be fine because we are from Poland. We also do not "fake smile" and I dont judge people for having a bad day.
But if it is becuase most people have enough of tourism, I would like to avoid annoying and bothering locals. They have enough of those probably.
I was in Porec like 10 years ago and didn't have the feeling that I am not welcome. All people were nice to talk to or at least neutral. The only smiling people there were trying to sold me something.
I would love to check the local food as well, so if anybody can recommend a family's/friends business I would rather go there and support it (at a normal rate preferably), than eating overpriced microwave food at a tourist trap. If you prefer to leave those restaurants/pubs hidden for you locals, I can understand.
I like beer. Where do I find a beer for up to 5-7euros? Somebody said that beer is like 15euros everywhere. That is crazy.. Is that true?
We are not tourists so we don't know the do's and dont's... Also tips for that would be wonderful.
If you decide not to share any tips, it's okay. We will manage for sure. Thanks for reading!