Hiking, climbing, diving and watersports are only a tip of the iceberg but are the most popular and are enjoyed by many.

Croatian people, especially people in Dubrovnik region, have always been closely connected to the sea so its no surprise that the sea related activities are converted to a tourist attractions and nowdays hit top of the charts.

Fishing - For centuries Dubrovnik fishermen have lived of the fish they catched in the abudant Adriatic. The crown examples of Dentex and Bellows fish is an usual part of a dinner table for every Dubrovnik fisherman and every day is a feast as the fish is traditionally prepared in more than a thousand ways, the proud part of a Croatian Mediterranean heritage.

Nowdays, you can join in the fishing excursions with experienced fishermen who know they way around the Dubrovnik isles, and are willing to show you in their fish catching tricks passed down for generations, and with them you can visit the best fishing spots on the whole riviera. A true Adriatic experience.

Or if you feel that's too much, maybe a fish picnic is a thing to try, a boat tour across the archipelago just west of Dubrovnik featuring, sun, sea, fish and wine.

Diving - Dubrovnik Region is a special attraction for those who are fond of diving or just wondering about it and would like to learn how to dive. Whether your looking for isolated places for nature diving or specific sights like a historical wreck, you'll not look far as every new reef, covered with coral and seashells, seems like a hidden mystery while those mysteries already uncovered still appear temping. Popular destinations for fish sport diving are the islands of Mrkan and Bobara.

Rowing and Kayaking - Being an university city, rowing club and a university rowing team is an inseperable part of Dubrovnik. The name of the rowing club is 'Neptun' (named upon the God of sea), and it is a special attraction to see the rowers at their best, on the sea, training, maybe even see them race among theimselves or against the tourist boats or ships coming into or leaving the port. The club is glad to welcome all, young and old, former rowers, maybe even give you a chance to train with them.

Kayaking is an usual occurance around the whole region and there are many places that support this activity and let you rent your own kayak or let you join a kayaking excursion. Especially popular are kayaking excursions around the Elaphite Islands and all around the City to Lokrum and further to Cavtat.

Yachting and Sailing - If you are into sailing or yachting Dubrovnik is a right place to start or if you have a sailboat or yacht, a place to dock. You can dock either in the port of Gruz or seven Kilometers of Dubrovnik in an 'ACI' marina offering a wide array of services.

Waterpolo - is one of the sports that are played vigourosly in the City and beyond. One of the best Croatian, even world, waterpolo club 'Jug' (South) is pride and joy of Dubrovnik.
There is an amateur league played during the summer called 'Divlja Liga' (Wild league). Only non professionals may play in the league and every team represents one of Dubrovnik beaches. The league is played half seriously half fun, the main idea that everybody has a good time. Everyone may join in, if you feel up to it contact the people on your beach playing the game about the details how to join a team.

Hiking - One of the best ways to enjoy the nature and relive the culture is on ones own two feet, letting the toughts wander to their own liking and the smell of fresh air curing the mind. Many sites in the region offer interesting points for hiking and cross country walks. First and the closest, is the hiking to the top of the hill Srđ, just over Dubrovnik. One just has to follow the path above Šipcine and the path will lead all the way to the top of this lovely 500 meters high hill offering an amazing view to whole of the archipelago and on a clear day the view prostrates all the way to Italy. Other hiking places are Župa, with many hills and cross country roads passing through wonderful green woods of Aleppo and Pine, with tophills offering rewerding views. Peninsula Pelješac is an another attractive location with many places worth visiting on foot, starting from the Ston wall and continuing further to the inner of the peninsula. Mljet is another great hiking resort. Traditionally on the May 1st many people go for organized 'hiking expedition' and general nature loving experience. People spontaneusly choose one of the popular spots for cross country hiking and end their day at the hilltops enjoying the view. On this day thousands of people leave their homes and spend their time in the nature with friends and make new friendships.

Camping - There are many camps in the Dubrovnik region, from the one on the Babin Kuk to the camps in Župa and a few more in the immediate Dubrovnik area. Pelješac is another popular camping resort.

Climbing - There are many steep and rather steep cliffs that offer this unique and quite enjoyable experience.

Horseback Riding - In Konavle, there are small ranches, privately run, that offer horseback riding and general animal experience.

Extreme Sports - It is not quite possible to count every extreme sport in the region, but very popular are the paintball courts and the paintball areas in the Župa woods and hillocks and the Bungee jumping from the Dubrovnik bridge is another adventure worth of trying, a real adrenaline rush experience.

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