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Cavtat

Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe

About Cavtat

Cavtat works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mlini, 35km from Vjetrenica Cave.

Cavtat is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 2,189, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cavtat sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cavtat to your route.

About Cavtat

Cavtat (Croatian pronunciation: [t͡sǎʋtat], Italian: Ragusa Vecchia, lit. 'Old Ragusa') is a village in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia. It is on the Adriatic Sea coast 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Dubrovnik and is the centre and the main settlement of Konavle municipality.

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Cavtat offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cavtat located?

Cavtat is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.5811 latitude, 18.2181 longitude.

What is the population of Cavtat?

Cavtat has a population of approximately 2,189 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,189
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
42.5811, 18.2181

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Cavtat

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dubrovnik City Walls

Magnificent medieval fortification walls encircling the pearl of the Adriatic, offering breathtaking views of terracotta rooftops and the shimmering sea.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dubrovnik Old Town

Magnificently preserved medieval walled city on the Adriatic coast, known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dubrovnik Cable Car Viewpoint

The summit of Mount Srd reached by cable car, offering a sweeping panorama of Dubrovnik's medieval walls, terracotta rooftops, and the Adriatic.

12 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Franjo Tuđman Bridge

Elegant single-pylon cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rijeka Dubrovačka inlet at the entrance to Dubrovnik, a striking modern landmark on the final leg of the Adriatic Highway.

16 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Tvrdoš Monastery

A Serbian Orthodox monastery and working winery on the Trebišnjica river west of Trebinje, with a car park and cellar tastings.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Trebinje Old Town

A walled Ottoman old town on the Trebišnjica river in eastern Herzegovina, a common stop on the drive between Dubrovnik and Mostar.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Vjetrenica Cave

Bosnia's largest cave, in Popovo Polje near Ravno, over 7 km of passages holding Europe's richest cave fauna, including the blind olm 'human fish'. Guided tours run along a lit 550 m section; a cold wind blows from the entrance.

35 km · about 40 min drive

restaurant

Konoba Ćatovića Mlini

A 200-year-old family watermill in Morinj on the Bay of Kotor turned into Montenegro's most storied konoba: trout streams run between the tables and the menu leans on bay-caught fish and Njeguši prosciutto.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Cavtat

  • Right hereDubrovnik Cable Car ViewpointThe summit of Mount Srd reached by cable car, offering a sweeping panorama of Dubrovnik's medieval walls, terracotta rooftops, and the Adriatic.
  • 16 kmFranjo Tuđman BridgeElegant single-pylon cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rijeka Dubrovačka inlet at the entrance to Dubrovnik, a striking modern landmark on the final leg of the Adriatic Highway.
  • 40 kmBay of KotorA fjord-like Mediterranean bay ringed by sheer mountains, dotted with stone-roofed Venetian towns.
  • 46 kmKotor Serpentine ViewpointA series of hairpin bends climbing above the Bay of Kotor with each switchback revealing a more breathtaking view of the fjord-like bay.
  • 49 kmKotor Serpentine RoadA stunning series of 25 hairpin bends climbing from the Bay of Kotor to Cetinje with commanding views of Montenegro's fjord.
  • 74 kmPavlova Strana ViewpointA roadside viewpoint above a near-complete horseshoe meander of the Crnojević river as it enters Lake Skadar.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cavtat.

Mlini

🇭🇷 Croatia

5 km awayPop. 933

Srebreno

🇭🇷 Croatia

5 km awayPop. 382

Čibača

🇭🇷 Croatia

7 km awayPop. 2,039

Dubrovnik

🇭🇷 Croatia

11 km awayPop. 26,922

Nova Mokošica

🇭🇷 Croatia

13 km awayPop. 5,682

Mokošica

🇭🇷 Croatia

15 km awayPop. 2,193

Trebinje

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

18 km awayPop. 33,178

Zaton

🇭🇷 Croatia

19 km awayPop. 1,024

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