A stunning Croatian getaway is one of Europe’s most packed tourism hotspots – but there is a way to avoid the crowds.

Dubrovnik has the dubious title of being one of the continent’s most overloadeded cities – with a startling 27 tourists per inhabitant.

Named the Pearl of the Adriatic, it has been swarmed by travellers who have transformed it from a calming seaside retreat into a vibrant, teeming pool.

One of the key reasons for this is that one of the most popular shows of all time – Game of…