Zupa Dubrovacka

A row of tourist places south-east from Dubrovnik.

Zupa dubrovacka stretches between Dubrovnik, the old Ragusa in the west and Cavtat (area 20 sq km), the ancient Epidaurus in the east, between the settlements of Dubac and Plat. The three islands Supetar, Mrkan and Bobara anchored right in front of the bay protect it from the open sea and from the north the hilly slopes of the Upper Zupa (the hinterland, Brgat, Buici, Cibaca). Chief occupations are farming, viticulture, olive production, floriculture and tourism. The rich diversity in such a narrow area offers a memorable experience whether you are after the turquoise limpid sea and secluded coves or rich fields and picturesque hamlets or simply a holiday. Pretty tourist resorts are clustered along the coast.

Kupari

The oldest settlement in Zupa dubrovacka Kupari, horse-shoe shape build, was long time ago as protection from pirates attacks. Today is a tourist destination with plenty of small beaches.

 

Srebreno

The delightful town is 10 kilometers away from Dubrovnik and is situated in the Zupski Zaljev bay. The mountainous interior protects the bay of the cold north winds. There is a long beautiful sandy beach. Srebreno is already mentioned in 1294 as a part of the territory Srebreno, which was under the power of the Benedictine abbey on the small island Mrkan in front of Cavtat. Remains of old buildings such as fortresses, churches and graves can be seen still nowadays.

Mlini

There is the small harbor of Mlini, 11 km in the Southeast of Dubrovnik, in the Zupski Zaljev bay situated. The brooks, which have the sources in the nearby springs urged in the past mills on (Mlini means in the Croatian language mill). The higher situated part of the town (Trgoviste) is at the Adriatic coastal road. The nice environment, the long beaches and the luxuriant vegetation offer you a nice and unforgettable vacation. Near to the beach, where the brook flows into the sea, there is the parish church of Hl. Hilarius dated from the year 1449 situated. Even though the earthquake of 1667 destroyed the building completely, renovation and reconstruction were made in 1687.

Plat & Soline

The crystal-blue Sea, little old churches and hospitable people defined these two places. Once, here was a crossroad of merchandises paths of Romans, Frances… Today, there are picturesque settlements with pleasant accommodation units, camping places and snow-white beaches.