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Cavtat is located on the Rat peninsula in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The beautiful old Mediterranean architecture of Cavtat shows that is was once under the rule of Dubrovnik Republic. There are not many destinations that offer so many attractions as Cavtat does. The natural beauties of this place along with a great cultural and historic heritage make it one of the most attractive destinations of the Adriatic. It is an ideal place for an peaceful vacation where guests can also enjoy numerous sports activities.

During the summer in Cavtat there are many entertainment and cultural events organized.

Accommodation in Cavtat is available in hotels, private houses, apartments and rooms.

The restaurants and taverns in Cavtat base their offer on traditional Dalmatian cuisine of fish, vegetables and olive oil but also serve international dishes. There are also a few bistros and steak houses.

Group or private boat excursions can be organized from Cavtat for a tour of the islands of the Dubrovnik Archipelago called Elafiti, as well as to the islands of Korcula, Mljet and Hvar. Private boat transfers can be arranged for a trip to the towns of Dubrovnik or Split. Boat rentals are available in Cavtat.

Some of the attractions that can be seen in Cavtat are:

- Konavle County House
- St. Nicola's Church Picture Gallery
- Fort Sokol
- Mausoleum of Racic Family
- The House of Vlaho Bukovac
- Baltazar Bogisic Collection
- Watermills on River Ljuta
- Franciscan Monastery Pridvorje.

Konavle County House has been established in 1974. It used to be the village treasury, now displaying typical Konavle house and ethnological treasures.

St. Nicola's parish church has a Picture gallery with a very valuable collection of church liturgical pottery, paintings and sculptures.

Fort Sokol was built on the site of an Illyrian and Roman fortification and was of great importance for the Dubrovnik Republic.

The mausoleum of family Racic who were well-known ship owners was constructed on St. Rock's cemetery in 1921.

Vlaho Bukovac was the forefather of the Croatian modern painting and one of the most famous Croatian painters. The house where he was born can be visited in Cavtat.

Baltazar Bogisic (1834-1908) was a jurist and a scientist of a European fame. He hold several European decorations and was member of many Academic and Scientific societies. His Collection was founded in 1909 – 1912 and over 35000 different items are deposited.

Watermills on River Ljuta were built by Dubrovnik Republic in 1550 and have been preserved up to now.

Franciscan Monastery is situated in the village of Pridvorje that is surrounded by a river and water springs. The monastery was a pilgrimage place so it holds rich treasury of sacral art.

From Cavtat group or private boat excursions can be organized during the summer season for a tour of the islands of the Elafiti Archipelago and of the islands of Korcula, Mljet and Hvar. For a trip to the towns of Dubrovnik or Split private boat transfers can be easily arranged. In Cavtat there are boat rental services available.

Cavtat is a small town in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It is an administrative center of the Konavle Municipality. Cavtat has a population of about 2015 permanent residents who are mainly engaged in tourism but also in fishing.

The nearest airport is located in Dubrovnik.

The distances from Cavtat to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 244 km,
- Dubrovnik 18 km,
- Zadar 363 km,
- Rijeka 619 km,
- Pula 725 km,
- Zagreb 615 km,
- Ljubljana 672 km,
- Vienna 970 km,
- Budapest 956 km,
- Belgrade 462 km,
- Milano 1113 km,
- Genova 1236 km,
- Berlin 1668 km.

The climate in Cavtat is Mediterranean with hot and dry summer season and mild and rainy winters.

Accommodation in Cavtat can be found in hotels, private houses, apartments and rooms.

Tourist Office of Konavle Municipality +385(0)20 479 025
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Sea help 9155

During the summer season group or private boat excursions are frequently organized from Cavtat to the islands of the Dubrovnik Archipelago. Private boat transfers can get guests quickly to the towns of Dubrovnik and Split. Boat rental services are available in Cavtat. Boats can be hired with or without the crew with the presenting of a valid skipper’s license.

At the location of the present day Cavtat in the past there was a Greek colony of Epidaurum that fell under the Roman rule in the year 228 BC.

The Romans established their colony called Epidaurus. It is assumed outside the city walls there existed a Roman amphitheater that was used for the gladiator games. The inhabitants of Cavtat of those times retreated before the arrival of the Slavs in 614.

When the people of Cavtat fled before the arrival of Slavs in 614 they moved to the old Illyrian forts in today's Municipality of Zupa Dubrovacka and also at the slopes of the hill Srđ where they formed a settlement called Ragusa that later became the town of Dubrovnik.