But the Banje Beach Restaurant really comes into its own once bathers pack up their towels and diners are treated to a romantic evening meal as the lights of Dubrovnik twinkle on the near horizon.

Banje Beach, If there is one beach that does justice to the idyllic descriptions of warm, ... It is possible to rent parasols and sunbeds here, but you can get by with your own towel or sheet too.

Banje beach (Frana Supila 10b; 00 385 99 314 64 85), immediately outside the town walls, and has a bar serving chilled drinks - take your own beach towel and lie on the pebbles, or pay extra for a ...