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Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Guide2Croatia has teamed up with Croatia Gems Ltd - a UK villa rental company specializing in Croatia, to offer a fantastic FREE 7 night stay in a 1 bedroom apartment for 2, in Dubrovnik. Click here to see more information on the 2 apartments you can choose from if you win!

Dubrovnik is a fabulous holiday destination with its idyllic coastline - chill out in some of the newer chique, stylish beach club style cafe bars like East West on Banje Beach, or go back in time and meander through the old town winding streets and soak up the magical charm of the more traditional eateries. If you want to venture further afield, there are plentiful activities and places to visit - how about sea kayaking to an island? Or maye be even a trip to nearby Montenegro?

Your apartment has the most stunning views - it looks across to the pretty Island of Lokrum - perfect for a daytrip to swim and sunbathe on its shorers, and looks over the Old Town of Dubrovnik - so pretty with teracotta roofs and little harbour. The views from the apartment are amazing and it is also just a short wander into the old town itself which is full of charm.

The holiday must be taken subject to availability between 1st September 2009 - 1st May 2010. September  is a gorgeous time to visit - the weather is usually lovely and hot and the sea is warm and beautiful for swimming! If traveling from abroad, the flight is not included but flights can be booked easily with Flybe or Easyjet for example for around £80 Return!- click here for more flights info!


TO ENTER... All you have to do is comment below or tell us your favourtie beach in Dubrovnik, or if you haven't been there, the name of one of the best beaches listed in this article...

This is not a writing competition; the winner will be selected at random from all entries in the comment section of this blog. You have until midnight Croatian local time on 1st August 2009 to post your comment and enter the competition. For more information see our news item.

In order to take part in the competition, you must be a member of Guide2Croatia and post a blog comment. Click here to sign up!


Terms and Conditions

In order to participate you will have to first sign up as a member of the site which is free of charge. Click Here

Once you have registered you will receive an activation email which you will need to activate your account.

Only one entry per member is permitted.

Participants must be aged 18 or over.

The winner will be drawn at random from entries in the relevant Blog.

The competition closes at midnight on Saturday 1st August 2009.

There is no cash alternative to this prize.

The winner can take the prize subject to availability.

The prize is not transferable - in the event that the winner cannot take the prize or does not respond within 48 hours, a redraw of the prize will take place.

Only enter the competition if you are able to take the prize on offer.

The prize is provided by Croatia Gems Ltd, the winner will deal directly with them in order to arrange their holiday.

Croatia Gems Ltd has a wide selection of apartments and villas throughout Croatia and offers a personal approach giving guests the opportunity to talk through properties with someone who has actually visited them!

Based in the UK but with reps on the ground across Croatia, Croatia Gems are happy to advise and help guests to find just what they are looking for - a host of additional services including transfers, car and boat hire are also available. For more details about what Croatia Gems has to offer, click here.

 

Happy Holidays!

 


 
Posted by: on 11 June 2009
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Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

g g01 August 2009  
Banje Beach sounds idyllic
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

LOUISE ANDERSON01 August 2009  
Banje Beach
HAVEN'T BEEN THERE BUT LOOKS LOVELY
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Helen Caldwell01 August 2009  
COPACABANA BEACH - This is a very nice beach which is great for families as the water is quite shallow and there is a
toboggan for children. There are also a lot of watersports such as watersking and windsurfing which will appeal to the sports-minded tourist.


 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Sandra Blickett01 August 2009  
Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

David Hughes01 August 2009  
I've not been to Croatia but would certainly love to visit Dubrovnic - it has so much character and a rich history. I would like to enter the competition so I'm going say Banja Beach looks a great place to relax.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Elizabeth Rodgers01 August 2009  
It is 30 years since I had a holiday at Mlini and spent a day in Dubrovnik. I'd love to come back again and this time spend time in Dubrovnik, in particular I'd like to go see the beach at Sveti Jakov
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

graham Palmer01 August 2009  
Been years ago when it was Yugoslavia and would like to see if Dubrovnik is still as special (especially since the war torn years)... Wonder if Banje Beach is the same also... sure that both locations will be...
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Kathy Lee01 August 2009  
Never been to Dubrovnik but must admit I would love to and Uvala Lapad Beach sounds great - just right to chill out and catch some rays!! YES PLEASE!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Nadeem Bashir01 August 2009  
Looks amazing, Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Johanna Pronk01 August 2009  
Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Andrew Walker01 August 2009  
Sveti Jakov(St.Jacob) beach would be for me, especially if you don't have time to get to Korcula.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

john ross01 August 2009  
Banje beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Sandra Rollins01 August 2009  
Uvala Lapad wins my vote!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

MARY HARRISON01 August 2009  
Would love to visit Banje Beach!!!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Lisa Bates01 August 2009  
Have never been to Croatia, looks and sounds absolutely stunning and a perfect get away a bit different to the usual holiday abroad. Banje Beach looks fantastic and being able to see the old town and being around all the main sights sounds like a perfectly chilled location.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Louisa Parker01 August 2009  
Banje beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

KEVIN OWEN01 August 2009  
cant wait to visit croatia hear such great reports
 

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Peter Cusack01 August 2009  
I'd love to bungee off Sibenik bridge before banjo-busking on Banje Beach...
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Denise Sutherland01 August 2009  
Banje beach is well located and the most famous Dubrovnik pebble beach with a beautiful view to the Old town. It is a place to see and to be seen, where the rich and beautiful come to get some tan and the rest of the world comes to watch.

I belong to the group .... rest of the world... lol
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Angie Hoggett31 July 2009  
Kopakabana Beach - just the name is enough for me!!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Jennifer Deavall31 July 2009  
Always, always wanted to visit Croatia, but never seem to be able to afford it. Thank you for a wonderful prize. Best of luck everybody.

Banje Beach x
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Philip Dyer31 July 2009  
Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Andy Craig31 July 2009  
Sveti Jakov for me!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Tessa Foot31 July 2009  
I'd have to say the beaches on Lokrum. There's nothing better than sunning yourself on the smooth rocks before dipping into the crystal water to cool off.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Sue Harrison29 July 2009  
Banje beach
 

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kelly berry29 July 2009  
benje beach is lovely.I visited croatia a few years ago and can't think of anywhere that is as pretty and clean. The walk around the wall in the old town-Dubrovnik, was lovely and looking over the rooftops orange and yellow is one of my favourite memories. the food is lovely too!!!
 

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Peter Hopkins29 July 2009  
Sveti Jakov(St.Jacob) beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Peter Hopkins28 July 2009  
Sveti Jakov(St.Jacob) beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Adele Tracey28 July 2009  
Kolocep beach is bar far the most beautiful beach, it's a hidden gem!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Tania Sitzberger26 July 2009  
My favourite beach is Banje beach.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Michael Chidley26 July 2009  
Banje would be the one for my wife Angie !
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Claire Caudle26 July 2009  
I think Croatia is a Gem of a place. I've so far only been once and found it wonderful the people there were so friendly. I spent a lot of time on the water on a boat but there are so many great beaches, the best family beach was Copacabana - though Barry Manilow was no where to be seen. The best hidden beach is Kolocep. There are many nudist beaches also spotable from a boat -Trstenica, Milini, Sunji and Lokrum. There are so many other beaches - Plat, Banje, Lapad and Sv Jakov to name just a few. I spent so much time on this boat the other people in the Hotel thought I was going to do a "Shirley Valentine", and guess what I was so tempted it's the best place I have ever been to.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

david cavender25 July 2009  
Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Colin Chapman25 July 2009  
Would love to try out Lokrum Island, the Beach sounds fantastic.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Tammy O'Neill21 July 2009  
Banje Beach 0)
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Lorinda Cope20 July 2009  
This is a tough one because Dubrovnik is simply beautiful and is my favourite place in the whole world (I've only been there once but it's where my husband proposed so I'd love to go back and relive the happy memories!). Copacabana beach wins my vote - it was the only beach we had the opportunity to visit but is was gorgeous. A great place for water sports too!
 

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fiona cleary19 July 2009  
I could cope nicely with Kopakabana ...
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Susan Mellor18 July 2009  
Banje Beach has been recommended to me by friends, just looking at your site as hoping to visit Croatia soon.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

AMANDA ALEXANDER18 July 2009  
Banje Beach for me folks!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Sara Näse18 July 2009  
I'm a little disappointed that in your articles you have very good descriptions of the beaches, but you haven't named the photos in the article. Would be nice to know what beaches are in the photos, and maybe even have photos of all the beaches you have named there!

I've never been to Dubrovnik, or Croatia. Anyway, I had a look at the list of beaches and Google showed me some photos of them. Based on that, the choice is between Uvala Lapad Beach (and maybe the Hideaways as well? Didn't find a photo of it) and Lokrum Island. With Uvala Lapad I'm in love with the laguun-like sea and beautiful views. It very much remind me of the French riviera, but more exotic. Lokrum Island is obviously totally different with the cliffs, but there seem to be some private spots out there - always better if you don't have to lay down like a chicken between all the other tourists on a public beach. I rather sit down on a cliff and enjoy the small sounds from the sea.

Therefor, the day I visit Croatia I hope to be able to see both. I'm also very surprised that I've never thought about Croatia as a holiday destination before this. It's not promoted that much (at least not here in Finland), my friends haven't recommended it.. I simply didn't know that it's so beautiful there, but now I do! So a week would be extremely fun to win.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Richard Court17 July 2009  
Definitely Lokrum beach - amazing views and the epitome of tranquillity...
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Nina House17 July 2009  
Never been to Banje beach...but would love to go! x
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

karen tinker16 July 2009  
i am not surprised there are more comments on htis part than any other.
dubrovnik has to be one of the most beautiful cities i ahve ever visited.
i have done lots of charity work in bosnia and the charity i was working with www.phoenixaid.org.uk was expanding in croatia.
i visited dubrovnik last year (2008) for a long weekend of relaxationtime out from the ahrd work with the charity and loved it.
i've wanted to go back ever since
the people are warm and friendly, helpful and cheery.
i just read in the political comment that croatia is suffering the economic crisis it's a shame such a beautiful country. it has inspired me to write a booksci- fi but based on the landscaping.
 

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Havard Thomas14 July 2009  
An after dinner stroll on Banje beach sounds idyllic in late summer.
 

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Patrick Jervis13 July 2009  
My fave beach is Banje.
 

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Clare Moloney12 July 2009  
My favourite Beach is Banje Beach, its just so beautiful. xxx
 

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Barbara mcdowall08 July 2009  
Uvala Lapad hideaways beach sounds perfect at the end of the day watching the spectacular sunsets with a glass of wine in hand and soaking up the atmosphere , heaven !
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Laurie Hawkins07 July 2009  
I've never been to croatia but think that Sveti Jacob is a nice beach
 

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Gerry Hutchinson05 July 2009  
Sveti Jakov
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Julie Brady04 July 2009  
Banje beach is absolutely amazing with stunning views of the Old Town and island of Lokrum. I went for a day trip and it broke my heart to have to leave! It is the one place in the world I would love to return to given the chance.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

russell holmes01 July 2009  
One of the mentioned beaches is Banje Beach.
 

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Joshua Cottrell01 July 2009  
Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Fuad Hasanagic28 June 2009  
I've been in Dubrovnik but just for one day. I would like to go back to take a closer look :)
 

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Barbara Raeuber28 June 2009  
Lokrum Island really appeals to me. I've been to Dubrovnik and would LOVE to return, but I've not been to the island.
 

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Lance Grundy25 June 2009  
Banje sounds great.
 

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Linda Slater24 June 2009  
Just back from a week in Cavtat - amazing weather, stunning views and delicious seafood. Really laid back, an excellent holiday, I highly recommend it!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

debbie Connor23 June 2009  
I've been lucky enough to visit Dubronik for a day, and I loved it. Hope I can win this comp to back for a week, and see it properly.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

gary taylor22 June 2009  
Banje for me !
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Lynn Walker20 June 2009  
Has to be Lapad without a doubt - that is if you haven't got time to get to Korcula in the first place!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Deborah Allan20 June 2009  
I've been looking at villas and apartments in Croatia for a few weeks now and am definitely going to be lying on Uvala Lapad Beach before the end of the year because it's one of the best beaches
 

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William Havard20 June 2009  
I have never been to Croatia but would love to visit Banje beach
 

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William Havard20 June 2009  
Banje beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

William Havard20 June 2009  
Banje beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

george spedding19 June 2009  
loved to win this - would be my first visit
 

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Boulent Imam19 June 2009  
I always wanted to visit Dubrovnik because they say it is very beautiful and fabulous. If I win this I will definitely visit Uvala Lapad Beach!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

ingrid north19 June 2009  
I have never been to Croatia but would love to visit
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Bryan Taylor19 June 2009  
Uvala Lapad
 

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Paul Stott19 June 2009  
I have visited Dubrovnik for the day. I was actually staying in Montenegro. The bay of Kotor is spectacular. Dubrovnik here we go.............hopefully!!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Jennifer Penn19 June 2009  
I would really love to go to Croatia. Hope I win.
 

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Margaret Akel19 June 2009  
I would love to visit Banje Beach and win this competition
 

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Jener Clark19 June 2009  
I haven't been but I think Uvala Lapad Beach sounds amazing!
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Heather Butler19 June 2009  
Banje Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Lucy Clark18 June 2009  
Banje beach
 

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Roy Paterson18 June 2009  
Kopakabana Beach
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Michael Steward18 June 2009  
Please enter me in the competition to win a week in Croatia. I have not been to Dubrovnik but one of the beaches mentioned is Banje beach.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Kevin Ryan18 June 2009  
Uvala Lapad Beach
 

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Maja Bencic16 June 2009  
Although I'm in love with the island of Brac, I have to admit there's nothing that can be compared to the nature and beach on Lokrum. And I would love to visit it again.
 

Re: Win a Free One Week’s Accommodation in Dubrovnik. How?

Tom Hawk11 June 2009  
I've been to Dubrovnik last year - the beach I like the most is Sv. Jakov because it is close to the town and is nice but still not crowded. I hope this wins me a free week!! :)
 

 
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