It’s the 17th of February, and while most of northern Europe—and even northern Croatia—is shivering under grey clouds or blanketed in snow, Dubrovnik is, refusing to play along. Today, the Pearl of the Adriatic bathed in glorious sunshine, offering a striking contrast to the winter gloom gripping much of the continent.

To capture the moment, we took to Srđ, the mountain overlooking the city, where the views were nothing short of spectacular. With the sun illuminating the terracotta rooftops and the deep blue Adriatic stretching endlessly into the horizon, it was yet another reminder that Dubrovnik in winter is something special. No crowds, no rush—just the city, the sea, and a sky so blue it almost looked artificial.