The only four-star hotel in the Maestral group, the Uvala has a spacious spa with full treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and solarium. The other...

Set in its own pleasant, palm-lined grounds in from the main drag through Lapad down to the beach nearby, the Zagreb feels like it's on holiday. Once...

Opened in 2007, this complex on the Lapad headland comprises two holiday hotels, the Neptun and the Ariston; and two upscale properties, the Importanne...

Opened in 2008, this conversion of the Zamanje family villa (1573) is now a five-star hotel of a dozen rooms, one suite, three restaurants and a beautiful...

Once a busy pub, popular with locals, is now somewhat underused, accentuated by its grand interior. A stroll from Iva Vojnovića, King Richard's stands amid...

Popular eaterie halfway along the main drag from Lapad beach, the Konavoka comprises two terraces, one at street level overlooking the passing holiday...

Near the Eden, the pleasingly modest and family-run Atlantic specialises in Italian food - and in particular a variety of imaginative sauces to accompany...

At the junction of the two main roads heading towards Lapad beach, this rather spacious neighbourhood restaurant - enclosed terrace, two floors - attracts a...

Near the Minčeta department store by the Gruž harbour waterfront, the Primorka offers the best of local, home cooking at less than half the price of places...

Lapad's sunken market square can be found where the pathway to the beach meets the main road to the Old Town, kralja Tomislava. Most mornings you will find...

One of a row of half-a-dozen smart but similar bars on the Iva Vojnovića strip popularised by local youth far away from the tourist beat, Mirakul lines up...

Here in Gruž Bay. A dozen tables are set on a sea-lapped terrace under the shade of a huge pine tree, a summer retreat enjoyed by cats and diners. There are...

A standard but nonetheless worthwhile restaurant near the junction with the street leading to Lapad beach. Shellfish, scampi and fresh fish by the kilo...

Set in Lapad, these 18 newly built apartments are contained within eight luxury villas, most with balconies, some of which have rather charming sea views...