Travel: 48 Hours in Dubrovnik

Friday, 2pm: Check into the 163-room Hotel Lapad (Lapadska Obala 37, Dubrovnik; rooms from £57, www.hotel-lapard.hr), which is situated on the edge of the Gruz Harbour. Surrounded by bars and restaurants, it’s the perfect base for a lively stay.

6pm: Take a ferry to Kolocep then head to the Villa Ruza restaurant and lounge bar (www.villa-ruza.com). You should be just in time for happy hour. Sip cocktails as you enjoy seafood dishes at this open-air restaurant. Prices range from £8-£22.

Saturday, 9am: Explore the rich history of the city with a tour of the ancient walls – punctuated by the fortress, towers and bastions – that encircle it. Take in the spectacular views early in the day, when temperatures are still cool.

1pm: Jump in a taxi and head to the Old Town – a Unesco World Heritage Site – to truly drink in historic Croatia. Take a picnic, and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the city.

3pm: Stroll around the Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik (Put Frana Supila 23, Dubrovnik, 00385 20 426 590, www.ugdubrovnik.hr), which was founded in 1945 and has a collection of 2,449 works by Croatian artists. Admission is free.

7pm: Round off a day of sightseeing with a ride in a cable car (www.dubrovniccablecar.com) – the best way to experience the beauty of a Croatian sunset. Tickets cost around E11.50.

11pm: Finish the night with a party at Fuego (www.dubrovniknightclub.com/en/). One of the city’s busiest clubs, a combination of Latin and mainstream music keeps it popular with tourists and locals alike.

Sunday, 10am Enjoy a bijela kava (a Croatian white coffee speciality) in the hotel before taking in the last views of Dubronvik during your a cab ride back to the airport.

• Return flights from Edinburgh to Dubrovnik cost from £225 with Croatia Airlines (www.croatiaairlines.com).