Dubrovnik, Croatia and the coastal area of Dubrovačko primorje are seeing construction activity connected with a major luxury tourism development at Dubrovačke Tri Sestrice, around 27 kilometres northwest of Dubrovnik. The proposed development covers approximately 300 hectares and is associated with an investment of around €920 million, placing the project among the significant planned tourism developments on Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
The site occupies a large coastal landscape overlooking the Adriatic, with development plans focused on high-end accommodation, supporting infrastructure and facilities intended to attract international visitors. Construction activity has included work on access infrastructure, while the wider project has been subject to planning and development processes.
For Dubrovnik, the development represents a potential expansion of the luxury accommodation market beyond the historic city’s established visitor areas.
Dubrovačke Tri Sestrice Expands the Dubrovnik Tourism Map
Dubrovačke Tri Sestrice is located within Dubrovačko primorje, north-west of Dubrovnik. The area provides a coastal setting separated from the densely visited historic centre, offering a different environment for future resort tourism.
The location allows visitors to combine access to Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a stay along a less urbanised stretch of the Adriatic coastline.
For international travellers, the development could create another accommodation base from which to explore southern Dalmatia. Visitors staying in the wider Dubrovnik area can also reach destinations including Ston, the Pelješac Peninsula and nearby islands.
Access Infrastructure Supports Future Visitor Movement
Construction access roads are among the infrastructure works associated with the development. Improved road connections are important for a large resort because guests, employees, suppliers and service vehicles require reliable access to the site.
The broader tourism development is also expected to require transport infrastructure capable of supporting visitors arriving by road and potentially through maritime connections.
The Adriatic coast around Dubrovnik is already an important cruise and yacht destination. The development’s location provides proximity to the sea, creating opportunities for future marine tourism and high-end leisure travel.
Travellers planning to visit Dubrovnik today should not assume that construction infrastructure represents completed visitor facilities. The project remains a development site, and access is subject to construction activity and applicable restrictions.
Luxury Tourism Remains Central to Croatia’s Adriatic Offer
Dubrovnik has long been one of Croatia’s best-known international tourism destinations, attracting visitors to its medieval architecture, Adriatic coastline, cultural heritage and surrounding islands.
Luxury tourism forms an important part of the city’s accommodation market, with high-end hotels, private villas, yacht charters and premium experiences available throughout the region.
A large-scale resort at Dubrovačke Tri Sestrice would add another high-end tourism option outside the historic core. Its location could allow visitors to combine resort accommodation with sightseeing in Dubrovnik while remaining close to the coastline.
The project therefore sits within a broader trend towards expanding premium tourism infrastructure across the Croatian Adriatic.
Dubrovnik’s Old Town Remains a Major Visitor Attraction
Travellers staying in the Dubrovnik region continue to be drawn to the historic Old Town, city walls, churches, palaces and narrow streets overlooking the Adriatic.
The Old Town provides a cultural counterpoint to the coastal resort experience. Visitors can spend part of their trip exploring historic sites before returning to accommodation outside the city centre.
The surrounding region also provides access to beaches, islands, vineyards and historic towns, making Dubrovnik a base for wider Dalmatian travel.
Ston, located north-west of Dubrovnik, is known for its medieval walls and access to the Pelješac wine region. The route from Dubrovnik to Ston also provides access to coastal landscapes and smaller communities.
Maritime Travel Could Add Another Dimension
The Adriatic setting creates potential for yacht and marine tourism linked with luxury accommodation. Dubrovnik is already an established destination for sailing, private charters and cruise travel.
Travellers exploring the region by boat can access nearby islands and coastal communities while using Dubrovnik as a base.
The development’s proximity to the sea could therefore complement existing high-end marine tourism, although the exact facilities and operating arrangements will depend on the project’s final implementation.
Visitors interested in yacht travel should distinguish between existing marina and charter facilities in the region and any future facilities associated with the resort development.
Olive Groves and Landscape Features Form Part of the Development
Plans for the development include landscape elements such as olive groves, alongside accommodation and infrastructure. Olive cultivation has deep cultural and agricultural links with the Dalmatian coast, where groves form part of the traditional landscape.
In a resort setting, landscaped areas can contribute to outdoor recreation and the visual connection between accommodation and the surrounding environment.
The large size of the site means that development will involve multiple components rather than a single hotel building. Roads, utilities, accommodation, leisure facilities and landscaped areas all form part of the wider tourism infrastructure.
Travellers Should Follow Development Updates
Visitors planning trips to Dubrovnik in 2026 should continue to use established accommodation and tourism services in the city and surrounding region rather than expecting access to unfinished resort facilities.
Construction schedules can change, and individual sections of a large development may become operational at different times.
Travellers should also consider seasonal demand when booking Dubrovnik accommodation, particularly during the peak summer period. The city experiences strong visitor numbers during July and August, while spring and autumn offer different conditions for sightseeing and coastal travel.
A New Chapter for Dubrovnik’s Luxury Tourism
Dubrovačke Tri Sestrice adds a major development story to Dubrovnik’s tourism landscape, with the approximately €920 million project planned across a 300-hectare coastal area in Dubrovačko primorje.
The development is positioned to expand high-end accommodation and visitor infrastructure outside Dubrovnik’s historic centre while maintaining proximity to the Adriatic and the city’s major attractions.
For travellers, the wider region already provides a combination of heritage, beaches, islands, sailing, gastronomy and coastal landscapes. As the Tri Sestrice project progresses, it could add another significant destination to Croatia’s luxury tourism network, extending Dubrovnik’s visitor economy further along the southern Adriatic coast.
