Municipality of Konavle

The municipality encompasses a fertile valley that stretches up to 35 km in length and up to 12 km in width. On the mountain side, the landscape is bounded by the slopes of Snježnica, which reaches 1,234 m, and Bjelotina. On the seaward side, steep cliffs extend from the port of Cavtat through Molunat to the Prevlaka peninsula and Cape Oštro.

The landscape offers different focal points for planning your trip: the broad valley, the mountain side and the cliffs on the seaward side. In Konavle, hikes through coastal landscapes sit alongside trails above the cliffs. The viewpoints also differ: From the summit of Stražišće on the Ronald Brown Trail, panoramic views extend over Cavtat, Konavle, Župa and Dubrovnik. From Fort Sokol and the churchyard of Our Lady of Sokol, you can see across the whole of Konavle.

The Cavtat–Močići–Čilipi hiking trail is 8 km long and passes through the coastal landscape of Konavle. Side paths lead to swimming spots by the cliffs. Another trail option is the Konavoske stijene educational trail: it starts in Popovići and runs for about 4 km above the cliffs. The Ronald Brown hiking trail starts in Gornji Obod and leads to the summit of Stražišće at 791 m. Various endemic plant species and protected animal species can be found along the trail. The different figures—8 km, about 4 km and a summit at 791 m—refer to separate trails or places.

In Popovići, Kojan Koral organizes half-day horseback rides above the cliffs of Konavle, with views of the Adriatic. An ATV safari is also offered there: according to the description, visitors can drive small ATVs without a driver’s license. Along the wider coast around Cavtat and Molunat, organized kayak trips combine kayaking with fishing and birdwatching on offshore islands. A tourist train runs through the vineyards of Konavle. Folklore events take place in Čilipi on Sundays from Easter through the end of October.

Fort Sokol is an important fortress from the time of the Republic of Ragusa. It was built on the site of an earlier Illyrian and Roman fortification. The Mithraeum, a sanctuary dedicated to the ancient god Mithras, is located in Močići. His cult was widespread in the region from the 2nd to the 4th century.

The Konavle Region Museum in Čilipi houses about 500 ethnological objects. These include traditional costumes, embroidery and other textile work, jewelry, weapons, musical instruments and everyday objects. The Franciscan monastery with the Church of St. Blaise in Pridvorje was built from 1423 to 1429 in the style of the early Dubrovnik Renaissance. The monastery was a pilgrimage site and housed a significant collection of sacred art.

The mill complex on the Ljuta River comprises eight watermills for flour, two for oil and three fulling mills. The system of so-called lower mills, built after 1550, has been preserved to this day. The source and upper course of the Ljuta are protected by the state as a nature park; the watermill is protected as a cultural monument. The original Glavić house in Konavle is about 400 years old and is listed as a cultural monument in the national register of monuments. Stone necropolises are especially numerous near the Church of St. Barbara in Dunave and in Mihanići, Gabrila, Brotnice and Pridvorje.

When comparing hotels, it is helpful to first decide what matters most to you, such as hiking trails, cultural heritage or events. The places mentioned are in different locations, so take the location of the visits that matter to you into account when planning. If you are arriving by plane, it is also useful to know that Dubrovnik Airport is in Čilipi, 5 km from Cavtat.

For further orientation, see the pages for: Vodovađa, Radovčići, Uskoplje, Stravča, Palje Brdo, Brotnice, Poljice, Zastolje, Čilipi, Popovići, Močići, Zvekovica, Drvenik, Mihanići, Lovorno, Vitaljina, Pridvorje, Pločice, Komaji, Molunat, Dubravka, Gruda and Cavtat.

How long is the Cavtat–Močići–Čilipi hiking trail?

The trail is 8 km long. Side paths lead from it to swimming spots by the cliffs of Konavle.

Where does the Konavoske stijene educational trail start?

It starts in Popovići and runs for about 4 km above the cliffs.

Where is Dubrovnik Airport?

The airport is in Čilipi, 5 km from Cavtat.

What does the Konavle Region Museum display?

The museum in Čilipi houses about 500 ethnological objects, including traditional costumes, textile work, jewelry, weapons, musical instruments and everyday objects.

For the broader travel overview: Dubrovnik-Neretva County.