Dubrovnik romantic secrets

Here are a few places you should visit:

Zaton Veliki and Mali
Twenty kilometers west of Dubrovnik stop for a day or two in Zaton, divided in Mali (Small) and Veliki (Great) Zaton. It takes 20 minutes by bus to get from Dubrovnik to Zaton, another place to find natural peace and beauty. The word "zaton" actually means a bay or a cove so it is well protected from winds coming come from the open sea. In Zaton bay you can see the villas of Dubrovnik aristocrats, old stone houses. Find out where is Zaton on the map?.

       Zaton hidden romantic beach

If you searching for easy-pace vacations in a peaceful Mediterranean coastal location, than you will be delighted with Zaton. Find you private accommodation in Zaton. Best restourant in Mali Zaton - Restaurant Orsan.

Dubrovnik romantic secrets - Cilipi village
A small village lies 22 km from Dubrovnik in Konavle region, close to Dubrovnik Airport. This small village is well-known for folklore events regularly held during the summer period in front of the village church. This spectacle is in fact a review of attractive Konavle national costumes and dances (Konavosko potkolo). Regular excursion tours start from Dubrovnik. During your visit to this event, taka advantage to taste good local food and Konavle wines.

Cilipi Folklore Tour from Dubrovnik Cilipi is a village with a touch of the past, marked by charming rural landscapes. Folklore has always been an important aspect of traditional culture, which are passed from one generation to another. Join us for a visit to the village of Cilipi and the traditional folk dances held every Sunday.This tour is seasonal and operates from April through to October.

Dubrovnik romantic secrets - Konavle
This is a region with some thirty villages extending on both sides of the Adriatic coast road south of Dubrovnik and Cavtat. It goes all the way to Debeli Brijeg which separate the Dubrovnik Riviera from the Montenegrin littoral.

This area could be called "The Golden Valley" of Dubrovnik. The queen of this area is water, all-pervading in every hole under the ground and in its full glory in the shape of waterfalls, man-made watermills and narrow streams creating small canals throughout Konavle. And these canals actually gave the name to the valley.

Konavle map

Konavle Jeep Safari Tour from Dubrovnik Far from the crowds... closer to nature. This is a unique opportunity to see the spectacular scenery of the Konavle valley from a completely different perspective. Driving in our high quality vehicles, you will have the chance to get in touch with the nature in your own way.This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only.

Konavoski Dvori Restaurant in national style

Konavle region is about 15-20 minutes distant from the Old Town and it can be reached by bus or a car. Konavle has no hotels and probably a very few houses with private accommodation. It is a little area with small number of residents but it is one of the most attractive and most visited among Dubrovnik romantic secrets. The most important places in this regions are Cilipi, Popovici, Ljuta, Gruda and Molunat.

Molunat private accommodation

Gruda private accommodation

Dubrovnik Countryside Take a look at a glimpse of life the way it used to be. The Konavle valley is a fascinating region in the hinterland of Dubrovnik. Known for its traditional way of living, pure olive oil, green honey, sweet-smelling herbs and embroidery, it is a real ethnographic and natural jewel of Croatia.This tour is seasonal and operates from May through to October.

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