Cavtat

Most have heard of Dubrovnik, the Crown Jewel of the Adriatic, but to discover Cavtat across the bay is like being told a precious secret. It is hard to say what delights the visitor most: the variety of its Mediterranean vegetation, its picturesque quiet bays, the emerald hue of the eternal sea, the unspoiled beauty of the islands or the region's legend-wrapped past itself.

The town of Cavtat, once the ancient Greek settlement of Epidaurum, today it is a quaint fishing town that mixes restaurants, cafes, and shops for tourists in a comfortable way. This charming coastal town is the largest and only urban settlement which has persisted since Greek times. Cavtat is one of those rare places that offer visitors such a diverse experience, whose rich history can easily be illustrated in the traditional wares of unique Konavle lace and temperamental rhythms of Linđo folklore dance.

Cavtat boasts more than 7 kilometres of crystal-clear shallow coastline, spotted with beaches and hidden coves. The charm of its old town comes from the architecture dating back to the the days of the Dubrovnik Republic.

The majority of Cavtat's cultural and historical heritage belongs to the Renaissance period, with some traces of Gothic: the Rector's Palace, the city walls, the fortress, numerous squares, the Church of St. Nicholas, the Church of Our Lady of Cavtat and the Franciscan monastery.