Dubrovnik has gained a true promenade stretching from Gruž to Babin Kuk, with an increasing number of locals enjoying leisurely strolls along this scenic route. The renovated and widened Lapad Coastline, already boasts greenery with newly planted mulberry trees, and soon Gruž’s waterfront will also be enriched with fresh vegetation.

In addition to plans to replace trees on the Boulevard in King Tomislav Street, a tree-lined pathway is set to be planted in Gruž next summer. The waterfront in Gruž will be undergoing renovations, and as part of these updates, new trees will be planted along the way.

The landscaping project is being led by Dubrovnik's Landa Studio. 

"The new tree line will consist of deciduous and evergreen species chosen for their adaptability to microclimatic and urban conditions along Ivana Pavla II Coast and Stjepana Radića Coast, divided into three zones," explained the studio. The first zone extends from the Solska Base to Lujo Šoletić Park, with minor upgrades planned and new trees planted within existing green areas. In front of the Solska Base, a new line of 12 Celtis australis (European nettle trees) will be planted as part of the second phase of work, aligned with ongoing infrastructure projects in that zone.

The European nettle tree was selected for its resilience to drought and urban conditions, as well as its positive ecological benefits such as carbon dioxide absorption and reduction of urban heat. Its dense canopy provides abundant shade, helping to lower city temperatures, especially in areas dominated by concrete and asphalt, noted Landa Studio.