It's one of Europe's most popular destinations. Here's how to avoid the crowds

It's one of Europe's most popular destinations. Here's how to avoid the crowds

Joe Yogerst, CNNLike Venice, Barcelona and Prague, Dubrovnik is a victim of its own success.In 2019, more than three million tourists poured into the fabled walled town along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and local authorities expect the number to reach that point again over the next few years as global tourism recovers from Covid-19.Such were the pre-pandemic crowds and their impact on the historic city that UNESCO at one point threatened to revoke…

It's one of Europe's most popular destinations. Here's how to avoid the crowds

Dubrovnik is a victim of its own popularity, pulling in millions of visitors a year. For those who like their history, art and architecture with far fewer people, these seven alternative Croatian coastal towns deliver a similar vibe with far fewer people: