The town is located 16 kilometres from the city of Dubrovnik in the north, while the border to neighbouring Montenegro is just 20 kilometres to the south.

Cavtat was founded more than 2500 years ago by the Greeks who gave it the name of Epidaurus. The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its charming streets are closed to motor traffic. Today the town is home to around 2000 residents. A relaxed and peaceful atmosphere permeates its narrow alleys, its picturesque brick-wall houses and its harbour full of sailing boats and luxury yachts. The town is small but packed with everything you need to enjoy a wonderful holiday: crystal clear waters, excellent restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, fresh produce markets and connections to Dubrovnik by both bus and boat.

Gastronomy
Most of the restaurants are located in the harbour area where you’ll find everything from fine-dining establishments with white table cloths to mouth-watering pizza and pasta restaurants. Many offer fresh fish and seafood, as well as the beloved Balkan speciality of cevapcici or cavapi – a grilled sausage made from minced meat. Croatian cuisine is a rich melting pot of flavours, drawing influence from Greece, Italy and Turkey.

Swimming
The apartments are just a few minutes walk from several bathing spots on the peninsula. Kamen Mali is located on the westernmost tip of the peninsula and has a rock pool, sun lounger rental and a beach bar called Beach Bar Little Star. The area of Rat consists of a small pebbly beach, as well as some cliffs and a jetty with steps leading down into the water. Here you can rent sun loungers, buy an ice cream and enjoy lunch at the Rokotin Restaurant, which serves both lunch and dinner. There is also a city beach right by the harbour, with its own little bar, sun lounger rentals and a jetty with steps leading into the water. Just over a kilometre outside of the Old Town, you will find a pebbly and child-friendly beach by the name of Zal.

Experiences
The idyllic waterfront promenade that wraps around the peninsula is perfect for leisurely strolls, cycling and jogging. If you want to spend a day out on the water, you can rent a kayak or a boat with an outboard motor. At the peninsula’s highest point you will find a cemetery, a chapel and a mausoleum. From up here, you will have stunning views over the harbour and Dubrovnik – a fantastic spot to watch the sunset. From the harbour you can buy tickets for a day trip to the Elaphiti islands by boat, or hop on a water taxi to Dubrovnik. If you choose to rent your own car then you can set off to visit Montenegro, which is located just 20 kilometres to the south. Or head north and visit the Bosnian town of Mostar, which is about an hour and a half away from Cavtat by car.

The building
The apartments are located in a historic building that, up until the 1980s, served as the town’s local primary school. The building then lay empty for a whole 30 years, before it was refurbished and converted into modern apartments in 2018-2019. Right in the beating heart of the old town, the building enjoys fantastic views over the harbour and the sea. Shops, restaurants, beaches, the harbour and the local bus station are all located within comfortable walking distance. More to come!