To the North:

REGIONAL NORTHERN SWIMMING BEACHES: ZATON MALI, PRAPRATNO; ORASAC;  PELJESAC PENINSULA; ELEFITES ISLANDS (famous sandy beach at Sunj on Lopud Island)

ZATON BAY: PRSITINE BEACHES AND SECLUDED COVES;

ZATON MALI ANKORA RESTAURANT: superb waterside ambience and seafood fresh as the salty sea air.Perfect spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

TRSTENO ARBETEROM: spend a relaxing couple of hours strolling the terraced gardens and enjoying the specimens and views.

ELEFITES ISLANDS: enjoy all three in a day, or take or more relaxed pace; frequent ferries run several times daily through season, and operate through Jadrolinija or Nova ferry lines. Otherwise, more relaxed pace and friendly atmosphere on any of the day cruise operators that run out of the Old Town Harbour, Port of Gruz, or Sumatrin Bay Lapad.

THE ANCIENT WALLS OF STON, PELJESAC.

STON "THE OLD CAPTAIN'S HOUSE" RESTAURANT or Kuca Starog Kapetana in STON, PELJESAC (located at the home of some of Croatia's best wineries, and oyster and mussel beds.)

ISLAND OF MLJET: pristine national park; legends of Homer. A long day trip from Dubrovnik.

ISLAND OF KORCULA: a short ferry trip from Orebic, or a full day trip from Dubrovnik, to the legendary birthplace of Marco Polo.

To the South:

REGIONAL SOUTHERN SWIMMING BEACHES: MLINI; SREBRENO; PLAT; CAVTAT; MOLUNAT

MLINI: superb family-friendly beaches and village atmosphere set around the Old Mill.

CAVTAT: history, elegance, and pristine beaches with a relaxed ambience in the setting of the ancient town of Epidaurum, from where the original Ragusans came to Dubrovnik.

KONAVOSKE DVORE: traditional homestead setting at an old mill, beside the river Ljuta(Wild River)-perfect to escape the Summer heat in the shaded gardens, and enjoy the local specialities.

CILIPI FOLKLORE: at the marketplace every Sunday year round.

MONTENGRIN COAST; BOKA KOTORSKA; BUDVA: dramatic coastal scenery and pristine waters. Passport required for the border crossing.