Frogs (Stewed and Stuffed) and Dragons

Better known as the Red Keep Palace Gardens (King’s Landing) to Game of Thrones fans, Trsteno Arboretum is the oldest Renaissance arboretum in Croatia. Constructed by the Gucetic - Gozze family in the 15th Century on their large estate, the arboretum is now a protected monument, owned by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Whether you’re a fan of historic gardens or not, it’s a great place to wander around (especially to escape the summer heat) and there are some beautiful sights to check out.
The large waterlily pond, overlooked by the statue of Neptune is gorgeous, as is the shady path along the palm grove. Walk to the stone pavilion which provides a perfect picture frame for the stunning coastal views (this view will be very familiar to Game of Throne fans), also check out the aqueduct that fed water to the fountain, and the old mill that houses an olive/grape press. Finally, don’t miss (it would be hard to!) the 2 giant Oriental Plane trees that stand over 50 metres high, with huge 5 metre diameter trunks. These are over 500 years old.
Tickets can be purchased at the site entrance, but note there are no cafes or kiosks inside, so you may want to bring your refreshments.

It’s not always easy to find a traditional Croatian restaurant along this stretch of coastline, but Teta Olga is about as authentic as it gets. If you’re feeling adventurous, I recommend trying the eel or frogs’ legs: you can get them served in a variety of ways, but, if you’ve never eaten them before, they are particularly good stewed as the meat can be a bit chewy.