Dubrovnik Riviera (Geographical)
The geographical position
climate with mild and damp winters, and hot dry summers with quite l
ow air humidity (approx. 2,600 sunny hours).
The average air temperature is 17°C and the summer sea temperature is
approx 21°C.
A maximum variation of 4°C is very beneficial for overall general health.
There are many sunny days during the winter months.
The gentle Maestral wind - the messenger of lovely weather, refreshes the
average summer temperature of 25°C.
The Bura and Jugo winds prevail during the cooler months.
There is a wealth of contrast with the many bays, beaches, steep cliffs
and densely wooded islands.
There is a rich variety of flora: cypress, pine, olive groves, vineyards,
and lemon and orange plantations - together with aromatic herbs and flowers,
plus exotic plants, such as palm trees, agave and cactus, which create a
unique atmosphere. Nature lovers can discover a true Mediterranean landscape.
Sailors will enjoy the many marinas and crystal blue sea.
Zupa Dubrovacka
Župa dubrovačka and its picturesque townships Kupari, Srebreno
, Mlini, Soline and Plat
(small bathing place with nice beaches and beautiful vegetation hinterland), lie a mere
6 km from Dubrovnik's historic centre.
The hilly chain from its north descends steeply into the wide valley filled with sub-tropical
vegetation and an array of villages close to and on the very rim of Župa Bay. It has united
an abundance of uniquely natural gifts into a small area, which certainly makes it one of
the most beautiful of the Dubrovnik Riviera resorts. The famous Adriatic Sea justifies its
claim in the blue depths of its bays and numerous sandy and pebbly beaches.
The historic and ambient heritage of buildings harmoniously adds to the services available
along the coastline.
Modem hotels meet the requirements of the most demanding visitor, from food entertainment,
and cultural events to land and water sports.
To visit Župa dubrovačka once means to come back to it again, and to get to know it anew
each time.
Cavtat & Konavle
Konavle is Croatia's southernmost region, shaped by the hills bordering with Bosnia and
Herzegovina in the north/north-east, and by the steep cliffs, coves and capes extending
from Prevlaka and Molunat in the far south to Cavtat, its center.
Konavle is Croatia's southernmost region, shaped by the hills bordering with Bosnia and
Herzegovina in the north/north-east, and by the steep cliffs, coves and capes extending
from Prevlaka and Molunat in the far south to Cavtat, its center.
The area is renowned for its characteristic and original stone architecture and, above all,
for its rich cultural tradition in handicrafts. The prosperity of this fertile farming area,
a bountiful oasis of progress, was highly enhanced by its centuries long association with
the Dubrovnik Republic.
Cavtat is the ancient Epidaurum of the Adriatic; Civitas Vetus, the predecessor of Dubrovnik,
a mediaeval town built according to zoning plans on the slopes of a peninsula with two easily
accessible bays.
For centuries, its construction was based on the Dubrovnik principles of harmony. Each historical
period is marked by the valuable works of some master. The cultural and historical story of its
unique natural beauties can be retold
uninterruptedly. In direct proximity to Dubrovnik, enveloped
in a mild Mediterranean climate and in exuberant vegetation, Cavtat developed into the cultural
and tourist destination of Konavle, blooming (cavity) in its tame beauty.
Within the vicinity of Dubrovnik, and in a Mediterranean climate with exuberant vegetation,
Cavtat developed into the cultural, social and tourist centre of Konavle, flourishing on its
natural beauty.