A hole in the seaward wall ('buža' means hole) opening onto cliff ledges on the Old Town's south side — a swimming and sunset perch, with a famously basic drinks bar attached.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Romantics
Depends
Adventurers
Anyone here to unwind
Not for
Families with kids
Night owls
Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and couples; not for families with kids.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Climbing through a hole in the seaward wall to swim in deep blue water beneath the ramparts is pure Dubrovnik magic.
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Drinks are overpriced and service gruff, so any order is really just rent for the view.
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Slippery rocks and no real facilities make it unsuitable for the unsteady.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
As a couple
A romantic sunset cliff perch if you come for the swim and view, not the bar.
With friends
A memorable spot to jump in off the rocks and watch the sun drop into the Adriatic.
Solo
Bring a towel and treat a drink as the price of one of the city's best swims.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Free to swim / drinks overpriced
Time
1–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Late afternoon into sunset for the light, accepting it's busiest then.
Getting there
Through a marked 'buža' hole in the Old Town's southern seaward wall.
Accessibility
Reached via steps and rock ledges; slippery and not for limited mobility or young children.