00:00Я Лили Даус, и это Гранд Войяджер.
00:04В этой серии, я путешествую весь мир
00:07для того, чтобы увидеть чудесные места,
00:10культура, культура и культура.
00:13Вдох, я встречу людей,
00:16чувствую вкусы,
00:17и испытываю моменты
00:19для каждого дешевого места unforgettable.
00:27Перчатся на Кроши's Адриатик coast,
00:30Добровник,
00:32а городе медиевые walls,
00:34narrow stone streets,
00:35и брифттеки северси,
00:38где centuries of maritime history
00:40meet a vibrant modern Mediterranean spirit.
00:45Вдох, и welcome to Добровник,
00:48Ситуated on the crystal clear waters of the Адриатик,
00:52this city has a lot to offer,
00:54and more.
00:57Arriving in Добровник,
00:59you're immediately struck by the beauty
01:01of one of Croatia's most captivating cities.
01:06Welcome to Добровник.
01:08It is incredible to be here in Добровник.
01:09It's one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen.
01:12Thank you so much, it's my hometown.
01:13Standing beside us is St. Lawrence Fortress,
01:16one of Добровник's most striking landmarks.
01:20Luxa leads me up the steps of this 37-meter-high fortress,
01:25once built to defend the city from attacks by sea.
01:30This fortress was built around 13th century
01:33and it was expanding as the city was expanding,
01:37and today it was used as a set for a Game of Thrones.
01:42The viewpoint offers incredible views across the Old Town,
01:46giving us a glimpse of how Добровник has evolved over the centuries,
01:51while the fortress has stood strong throughout it all.
01:57Just a short walk away is the entrance to the Old City,
02:01featuring multiple gates, stone walls, a moat and a wooden drawbridge.
02:07We are now at Pile Gate, the western side of the city,
02:11a very popular, as you can see, behind us.
02:14A few hundred years ago this was a ditch,
02:18something that you would use for defence.
02:21Did Dобровnik get invaded many times with this amazing defence system?
02:25Yeah, it was, that's why it was here.
02:28It was a very, very strategic place,
02:33and back in the time we were positioned perfectly
02:37and people wanted to take over this,
02:40and that's why the investment in such a defensive structure.
02:44As we enter through the city walls,
02:47Dibrovnik's grandeur really begins to unfold around us.
02:51One of the first cities in Europe
02:55that had fresh water for their citizens was Dibrovnik.
02:59And when would this have been?
03:00This was just around 15th century, yeah.
03:04Still, a long time ago,
03:05to think of building something like this for citizens.
03:08And public, you didn't need to pay anything.
03:11Walking along the historic streets,
03:14you can really feel the centuries of history
03:16woven into every corner of the city.
03:20Together we climb the steps around the Old Town,
03:23stopping at incredible and unique viewpoints,
03:26as well as small cobbled streets.
03:29Finally, we head towards the harbour,
03:32the largest gate of Dibrovnik.
03:34The three arches that you see behind us
03:37was actually the shipyard back in the ages
03:39where the boats were moored and repaired
03:42and prepared for going outside on the water.
03:45And somehow the water is crystal clear
03:48when you have so many boats.
03:49We take care of it as much as we can.
03:51We really do.
03:55The Adriatic Sea is such an important part of Dibrovnik's story.
04:01And so, to discover it more,
04:03I'm embarking on a boat tour with Josco.
04:06Hi, Lily. Let's get you on the Elafili Islands,
04:09show you around the Blue Cave and some nice spots on Elafili Islands.
04:13It's hot today, so I'm ready to jump in the ocean.
04:16Yes, let's get you on the boat.
04:17We set sail across the Adriatic,
04:20surrounded by breathtaking scenery,
04:23with Dibrovnik's historic coastline stretching out behind us.
04:27So, Lily, this is going to be our first stop.
04:30It's a cave which can be entered with a boat.
04:33I call it Green Cave because it's green inside.
04:36The greenish glow inside the cave
04:38is created when sunlight filters through
04:41the clear Adriatic water and reflects onto the walls.
04:46Next, we head to Loppet Island,
04:49stopping at an incredible swim spot en route.
04:53Usually, when we were kids, when you would come here,
04:55there would only be locals with boats
04:58because this beach is accessible only by boat.
05:02The turquoise water shimmers in the sunlight,
05:05creating the perfect spot to float and watch the world go by.
05:10Sadly, it's time to get back on the boat
05:13and continue our journey.
05:16Okay, Lily, so now we are on the Loppet Island.
05:20This is the second island of Elafili Islands.
05:22For me, the best one.
05:24And there's no traffic on the island, as you can see.
05:28It's such a magical island filled with beautiful flowers
05:32and swaying palm trees.
05:34I could happily spend the day relaxing here,
05:37but there's still one more stop to discover.
05:40Finally, we head to the Blue Cave,
05:43a spectacular spot where we can jump straight from the boat
05:47into the crystal clear Adriatic.
05:50Over there you have the entrance,
05:52so you need to swim inside the cave,
05:53which gets really blue because of the sunlight hitting the sand bottom.
05:58It's truly magical inside the cave,
06:01with the incredible light reflecting off the crystal clear water,
06:05making it the perfect place for a swim.
06:08Heading back to shore, I have time to reflect on an unforgettable experience.
06:14Diving into the sea isn't something you get to do every day.
06:18Or maybe it is here in Dubrovnik.
06:23Just a stone's throw away from the city is a historic hotel,
06:28which originally opened in 1897.
06:32Today, the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik stands as a reminder
06:36of the city's transition from the golden age of European travel
06:40to the city's more turbulent years.
06:43The hotel was also damaged during the 1991 shelling of Dubrovnik,
06:48but was subsequently restored, preserving its historic character
06:53while transforming it into the luxury hotel it is today.
06:58Inside, the hotel features elegant rooms and suites,
07:01an indoor pool, spa and fitness facilities.
07:06Its terrace and upper floors offer views towards the Adriatic
07:10and Dubrovnik's historic surroundings.
07:14Situated just moments from Old Town,
07:17you get the best of both worlds.
07:18Historic charm and contemporary comfort.
07:24Every detail of the hotel exudes elegance,
07:28from its refined interiors to the beautiful outdoor terraces
07:32where guests can enjoy some delicious fresh cuisine.
07:36As a fan of seafood, I like when I can see the sea and taste the sea.
07:46Speaking of the sea, it's time to explore the water in another way.
07:51Today, we're going to do a kayaking tour of five kilometres.
07:55We're going to visit a cave, back in a cave.
07:59We're going to go underneath the city walls,
08:01which is going to lead us into a cave.
08:04There's a lot to see here kayaking.
08:06My arms are ready for it.
08:08Very good, very good.
08:09There is no engines inside of the boat.
08:11You have to do a little bit of work of yourself.
08:14So this is an active vacation for everybody that joins us.
08:18I grab my kayak and head out into the water,
08:21kayaking past the impressive city walls
08:24and out across to a beautiful swimming spot.
08:28Every part of the journey is spectacular
08:32and gives you a different perspective of the city.
08:35It's certainly hard work.
08:37So taking a break for a swim is the perfect way to cool off and enjoy the water
08:43before making my way back to shore.
08:49After all that activity, it's time for me to try some local cuisine.
08:54So I'm heading to a family-run restaurant just outside the city walls.
08:59What's the special dish that I'm going to be trying?
09:02We are preparing peka for you.
09:05Lamb and veal mixed so you can try both.
09:09That sounds incredible.
09:10And what's the amazing history for your restaurant?
09:12For the restaurant, our family opened the restaurant in 1997.
09:16So it's almost 30 years of tradition.
09:20And what does the name of the restaurant mean?
09:24It's meaning for perfect dish, let's say, Croatian slang.
09:29So I'm going to have the perfect dish here today.
09:31Yeah.
09:32Peka is a traditional cooking method where meat, fish and vegetables
09:37are slow cooked beneath a bell-shaped iron lid covered with hot embers.
09:43You make a fire and then you put the meat with potatoes in a plate.
09:47The bell goes on it and the chocolate is all around.
09:49And two hours of slow cooking.
09:52Two and a half.
09:53And this is very traditional here?
09:55Yeah, it's cooking in the own juices.
09:57This is tradition before electricity, before everything.
10:01So this was first oven, let's say.
10:04The aroma is incredible.
10:06And I'm definitely ready to sit down and enjoy this special dish.
10:11There's something really special about eating like a local.
10:15And also, when it's this delicious, it makes it even better.
10:19Every bite is packed with flavour,
10:21making this the perfect way to fuel up for my final adventure in Dubrovnik.
10:27Ziplining over the whole city.
10:31These views are epic.
10:34It's incredible over here.
10:35I really love this spot and I'm glad you guys are here.
10:39You get to see everything later on better on the ziplines.
10:42The views are obviously better on the wires.
10:44Before we begin, Divo explains the safety briefing
10:48of how to operate the zipline and also provides me with all the necessary equipment.
10:54You're going to be in a seated position
10:56and you're going to be basically holding onto the brake
10:59and you're going to be controlling your own speed.
11:01The final step is securing my safety helmet
11:04and then I'm ready to go.
11:07I have to admit, I'm feeling slightly nervous up here.
11:11But I take a deep breath, step off the platform
11:14and soak up the incredible views.
11:18This is such a spectacular way to see Dubrovnik
11:21from a completely different perspective.
11:24And I'm thoroughly enjoying the experience.
11:27I'm doing my best to take in every moment
11:30as this is certainly an experience I'll never forget.
11:38As the sun sets over the Adriatic Sea,
11:41I finally take a moment to reflect on a spectacular trip.
11:46Dubrovnik is a city full of surprises.
11:49From history to adventure, it has it all.
11:53But now, time for my next adventure.
