Cavtat is a coastal town 10 minutes from Dubrovnik airport with amazingly clear water and a handful of nice bars and restaurants. The perfect spot to totally chill out for a few days before/ after visiting Dubrovnik or flying in/ out of Dubrovnik Airport. Here’s my top recommendations.
Best Beaches
Rat Beach
Kamen Mali
Beach Žal
Things to do
Walk around the peninsula via Šetnica oko Rata
Go kayaking- 3hrs 300hrk guided tour
Have a coffee and swim at Beach Bar Banac
Grab lunch at Spinaker Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Hike along the peninsula on Sustjepan hiking trail
Enjoy sunset at Little Star Beach Bar
Get the bus or boat to Dubrovnik (45mins-1hr for 150hrk return)
Recommended restaurants
Atlas – Smoothie bowls, crepes, omelettes – great brunch spot but also do dinner
Spinaker – we got lunch here, amazing views (Greek salad and croque moisseur)
Kabalero
Konoba Ivan – pizzeria – great no frills dinner spot
Ludo mora
Hotel Cavtat
My favourite bars
Beach Bar Banac
Little Star Beach Bar