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Zaton

Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe

About Zaton

Zaton works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mokošica, 18km from Vjetrenica Cave.

Zaton is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 1,024, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zaton 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 Zaton to your route.

About Zaton

Zaton is a village in southern Croatia, administratively located in the City of Dubrovnik. It is located on the coast of the eponymous bay, 8 km northwest of Dubrovnik, next to the village of Orašac. Chief occupations are tourism, fishing farming, viticulture, and olive growing. Zaton is a tourist resort on the

Read more Dubrovnik Riviera, with 12 restaurants raising the dining quality in this small area, watersport venues, and an uphill hiking path to the village of Pobrežje (4.5 km), on the way to the Mociljska stalactite and stalagmite cave.

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Where is Zaton located?

Zaton is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6908 latitude, 18.0381 longitude.

What is the population of Zaton?

Zaton has a population of approximately 1,024 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,024
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
42.6908, 18.0381

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 Zaton

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

3 km · about 5 min 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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Dubrovnik Old Town

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

8 km · about 15 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.

8 km · about 15 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.

18 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Walls of Ston

The 'European Great Wall': 5km of medieval defensive ramparts above salt pans and famed oyster beds.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Zaton

  • Right hereFranjo 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.
  • 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.
  • 58 kmBay of KotorA fjord-like Mediterranean bay ringed by sheer mountains, dotted with stone-roofed Venetian towns.
  • 59 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
  • 64 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.
  • 67 kmKotor Serpentine RoadA stunning series of 25 hairpin bends climbing from the Bay of Kotor to Cetinje with commanding views of Montenegro's fjord.

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

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