Cavtat

Cavtat, the antique Epidaurus, was an important Roman colony in this region, which expires after the breakthrough of the Slavs and the Avarians into this area after the decline of the Western Roman Empire, and their inhabitants flee to the neighbouring settlement Laus-Rave-Ragus, wherefrom Dubrovnik arose. In historical sources, Cavtat is also mentioned with the name Ragusa Vecchia, what clearly testifies to the connection of these two cities. In the times of the Dubrovnik Republic, Cavtat was the second most important seaport, place of trade and of administration in the Republic after Dubrovnik.

Places like Cavtat offering so much to the visitors are quite rare. Its scenery, the rich cultural and historical heritage along with the range of services offered to tourists meet the demands of the present day tourists, thus making it one of the most attractive destinations on the Adriatic coast. Cavtat is located between the magic city of Dubrovnik on one side and beautiful Konavle valley on the other. One can still feel the spirit of the past time and experience the centuries old tradition, enjoy the hidden coves at peace, long walks at the seaside or spend active holidays going in for recreational sports and entertaining cultural programmes.

Dubrovnik

The most beautiful jewel of Croatia's cultural heritage, the old city of Dubrovnik, is one of the best known panoramas of Croatia and of the whole of the Mediterranean area. Indeed, the first sentence of the description of Dubrovnik in the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage begins with words: "Pearl of the Adriatic on the Dalmatian coast...", for few are the cities which enjoy such a wonderful position on a rocky shoreline above the sea, and few are the places where Medieval stone walls and fortresses are so well preserved.

Konavle region

The most southern part of Dubrovnik Riviera, preserves natural, unique and exceptionally precious rural architecture, numerous monuments of the thousand-year-old history of this area, traditions that are hundreds of years old and have been kept through folklore, the distinctive traditional costumes of Konavle and the Konavle embroidery, the harmony of man's life and the nature... all this renders Konavle unique and recognisable.

Island of Lokrum

Lokrum is a Nature Reserve and a Special Forest Vegetation Reserve.

According to legend, Richard the Lion heart was shipwrecked in 1192 after returning home from the crusades and was cast safely ashore on Lokrum. He pledged to build a church on the island but, at the plea of Dubrovnik citizens, the church was built on the nearby mainland instead.

A Botanical Garden was founded in 1959 and contains native and imported, tropical and subtropical plants, and other vegetation originating from Australia to South America. The island is also inhabited by families of peacocks.

Island of Korcula

Like most of the Croatian islands, the Greeks, who gave it the name Korkyra Melaina or 'Black Corfu' for its dark and densely wooded appearance, first settled Korcula, in the 6th century before Christ, at first next to today's Vela Luka.

Today, the island of Korcula represents a unique fusion of beautiful nature, thousands of years of cultural tradition and history, and modern tourism. Numerous beautiful beaches and bays, luxurious hotels and summer houses, centuries old olive groves and vineyards, and ancient towns and villages on the island which seem as if they have remained lost in some long past time attract tourist from all over the world to this island.

National park Mljet

National Park of Mljet was founded on 11.11.1960. as the oldest National Park on the islands. It is situated on the western part of Mljet and is 5,375 ha wide. Its borders take 1/3 part of the whole island, little islets included. It is 500 m sea district distant from the farest spot on the main-land. This part is well known in the whole world as unique thanks to its natural wonders such as Small and Big Lakes. Important and interesting cultural and historical heritage takes us all the way back to Illirick times, Roman Empire, Republic of Dubrovnik to nowadays of modern civilisation and human life in perfect match with unspoiled nature.