Dubrovnik festival offers perfect accompaniment to sailing in Croatia

Situated in the UNESCO-protected region of Dubrovnik's Old Town, the Summer Festival could see you make the most of a Croatia holiday in the region.

Held throughout the month of July, the festival offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique culture of music and art that resides within this distinctive corner of the world.

With much of the performances, from theatre troupes to dancing groups and classical music, giving the city a unique buzz throughout the month, this one-off event could be the best backdrop to truly enjoy Dubrovnik against.

It could also serve as the ideal way to explore the pictueresque old town region of the Croatian city, with its stunning architecture and iconic walled status.

Fans of the HBO drama series Game of Thrones may well be tempted by such a thought too, with the city providing a rare glimpse at one of the key locations for the critically-acclaimed fantasy epic.

Yet as the stars of the show themselves have previously confessed, the appeal of a stay in Dubrovnik goes far beyond the architecture.

Peter Dinklage, who plays a key role in the series put it best when he noted that "the people, the food, everything about this place is just gorgeous".

He is not alone in his sentiment either, with co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldaudescribing the region as quite simply "beautiful."

Visiting during this vivid celebration of Dubrovnik and all it has to offer could provide the perfect chance to see the city in all its wonder too, with organisers reportedly pulling out all the stops for what will be the 63rd incarnation of the festival.

With so much going on in the city, a trip down to the luscious sandy beaches found along the Dubrovnik coast could provide some welcome respite, with Croatia cruises also offering the chance to explore the many islands spread across the stunningly-blue Adriatic sea.

A kaleidoscope of colour and culture awaits those travelling to Dubrovnik this summer and it is one we would whole-heartedly recommend for anyone with a sense of adventure.