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Instead of Dubrovnik, try Korčula.
Korčula is a miniature fortified island town on the same Adriatic that drew people to Dubrovnik. The local wine culture, the walkable old town, and the quieter pace all deliver on the same promise at a lower price and with less congestion.
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Dubrovnik
Walled City · Croatia
The old city walls walk is so congested in summer that a daily visitor cap has been introduced. Cruise ships can deposit up to 8,000 passengers a day. Game of Thrones filming locations are besieged.
Cost: $$$
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Korčula
Island Town · Croatia
Gets some visitors, particularly in August, but nothing approaching Dubrovnik's scale.
Cost: $$
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Travellers who want a Croatian island medieval town with good wine, ferry connections, and a pace that allows actual enjoyment.
The tradeoff
Island logistics require ferry planning. Less dramatic than Dubrovnik's famous wall views. But the wine is better and the streets are navigable.
Dubrovnik and Korčula are approximately 150 km apart. Both are in the same country.