Dubrovnik Region  

The Dubrovnik region south of the historic center of Dubrovnik and close to Cavtat makes a marvellous alternative place to stay with good accommodation opportunities. If you need to be close to Dubrovnik's airport at Cilipi, you should stay in one of the hotels below.

     The 20km stretch of coast between Dubrovnik and Cavtat is known unofficially as the "Dubrovnik Riviera" and officially as the Zupa Dubrovacka named after the Zupa bay. Sunny and not overdeveloped, this region is predominantly agricultural and scenically stunning: arid mountains descend abruptly and then the terrain levels out as it approaches the sea. The vegetation is Mediterranean and the wealth of coves and beaches has made the region a favourite resort spot for locals and visitors. Just behind the mountains lies Bosnia-Hercegovina. See a map of Zupa Dubrovacka.

     The principal villages of the Zupa Dubrovacka are Kupari, Srebreno, Mlini, Soline and Plat.

     The largest settlement is Mlini with a population of 5000. It's at the bottom of Mount Spilan with two small pebble beaches and one fine sand beach (a rarity!). The water is warm (25°C) and clear with plenty of rocky alcoves along the coast to throw down a towel. There are a number of fresh water sources nearby which were once used to power watermills,(mlini).

     Srebreno suffered badly during the fighting that tore apart the region in the early 1990s but few scars remain. What does remain are two pretty beaches, one pebble and one sandy.

Accommodation in the Dubrovnik 'Zupa Dubrovacka' Region

     There's a pleasant campground in Mlini, Autocamp Kate, that's only about 5 minutes from the beach plus plenty of private accommodation and hotels. Staying in Mlini, Plat or Srebeno is a good choice if you have an early morning flight as your hotel is close to the Dubrovnik airport. If your hotel booking doesn't include a transfer from Dubrovnik airport, you can book a Dubrovnik Airport Arrival Transfer from Viator which will take you directly to your hotel (and pick you up for your flight out).

Hotels

Two-star hotels
Hotel Mlini (Mlini)

Private Accommodation

Getting to Zupa Dubrovacka

     Getting to this Dubrovnik region by public transport is easy. Regular Dubrovnik city buses to Cavtat (No 10) stop at all the above villages.

Tourist Information for Zupa Dubrovacka

     The tourist office of the Zupa Dubrovacka is in Mlini (tel 020-486 254) at Setaliste dr. Franje Tudmana 7.

Related Pages

Dubrovnik Travel Planner

Dubrovnik Airport

Dubrovnik Accommodation

Cavtat

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