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Smokvica

Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe

About Smokvica

Smokvica is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Blato, 31km from Hvar Lavender Fields.

Smokvica is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 868, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Smokvica 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 Smokvica to your route.

About Smokvica

Čara is a village on the island of Korčula in Croatia. Korčula the island, is part of the Dalmatian coast and it belongs to the Dubrovnik-Neretva county. The village is situated twenty-five kilometers west of the old town of Korčula and is just above a field Čarsko Polje. In the center of the village is the parish

Read more church of St Peter, which was built in the 16th century. The church has a painting by the Renaissance Venetian painter Leandro Bassano which is called "Visitation of Jesus Christ to His Disciples". The painting is placed above the church altar. Čara is 13 km west of Pupnat and 3.35 km east of Smokvica. Čara is part of a wine growing region and it produces Pošip and Marastina dry wines. Cultivation of olives is also part of Čara's rich agricultural palette. The wine cellar is located south of Čara towards the bays of Zavalatica and Zitna. The bays have become a tourist attraction in recent modern times. Zavalatica was a summer resort of the Croatian poet Petar Kanavelić.

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Where is Smokvica located?

Smokvica is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9306 latitude, 16.8964 longitude.

What is the population of Smokvica?

Smokvica has a population of approximately 868 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
868
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
42.9306, 16.8964

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 Smokvica

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Korčula

A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Hvar Lavender Fields

Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Hvar Island

Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn)

A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.

42 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Makarska

A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.

42 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Pelješac Bridge

A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Mljet National Park

A lush green island paradise with saltwater lakes, a Benedictine monastery on an islet, and pristine Mediterranean forests.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vidova Gora

At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Smokvica

  • 42 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
  • 45 kmVidova GoraAt 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
  • 48 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
  • 74 kmDalmatian Coast RoadA gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Driving in Croatia

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

When to drive here

April to October

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