Cavtat is most targeted place in the region next to Dubrovnik. Cavtat was a roman colony and there are several archeological sites as evidence of those times. Two peninsulas Rat and Sustjepan close beautiful harbor. Cavtat is also home to some famous Croatians, Vlaho Bukovac painter and Baltazar Bogišić jurist, law historian and ethnologist. Birth house of Vlaho Bukovac is nowadays a gallery that shows of both his art and transfers you to the time the family lived in the house. Rectors palace in Cavtat also acts as a museum dedicated to lifework of Baltazar Bogišić. On the top of the peninsula Rat is local cemetery where is a mausoleum designed and built by famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. After the exploration of the history and small streets around Cavtat you can sit in one of the numerous bars and restaurants or you can go to any of numerous beaches and enjoy crystal clear seas.

Lokrum mysterious and exotic venue sometimes called cursed island, however favorite picnic and swimming spot for the residents of Dubrovnik. Roads and walking paths will take you around island where you can see botanical gardens with eucalyptus trees and cacti, remains of 15 th /16 th century monastery, residence of Maximilian von Habsburg from the 19th century with gardens and a park. Atop of the Lokrum is star shaped Fort Royal that shows magnificent views of the Old town, Cavtat and the islands. Lokrum was also used as movie set in several seasons of Game of Thrones, the mayor of Dubrovnik purchased the Iron Throne and it is located in the Lokrum Visitor’s centre. Within the island there is also a small salt lake called “Dead Sea” that is suitable for children and non-swimmers.