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Cavtat, Dalmatia, Croatia
The pretty waterfront village of Cavtat, founded by the Ancient Greeks in the 6th century BC, is even older than Dubrovnik.
Sitting compact on a small peninsular, Cavtat overlooks a tranquil bay, rimmed by cafes, restaurants and palms. Stroll the tree-lined path around the peninsular to the hilltop Račić Mausoleum, an Art Nouveau white stone monument by Croatia’s best-known sculptor Ivan Meštrović, then return to the rocky shore for a swim and a chilled beer at the Little Star beach bar.
Regular boats run from Dubrovnik’s old harbour to Cavtat’s quayside, offering a chance to escape the busy city and see a slower-paced, small-town version of Croatian life. Sailing back in the late afternoon, past the rocky cliffs, lush pinewoods and pebble coves of the mainland coast, is idyllic.
From Dubrovnik’s old harbour, runs regular boats to Cavtat (journey time 60 minutes), with stops along the way at Srebreno bay and the village of Mlini.
Make a day of it – take a mid-morning boat, giving you time for a stroll around the headland, a dip into the shops, lunch and a swim before heading back in the late afternoon.
Because this is basically a tourist service, weekends don’t tend to be any busier than week days.
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