Cavtat

In Croatia's Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Cavtat is a village. It is the administrative center of the Konavle municipality and is located on the Adriatic Sea coast 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Dubrovnik. Today, Cavtat is a well-liked vacation spot with a large number of hotels and private residences that rent out rooms and apartments.

There are many stores and eateries along the seashore. There are numerous beaches in Cavtat and the area, including Pasjaa, Kljuice, Obod, Rat, and Al. The village has ferry service to the nearby towns of Dubrovnik and Mlini. Along the coast, there are frequently a lot of private luxury ships and yachts. A tomb belonging to the Rai family that was decorated by the sculptor Ivan Metrovi is located in the town cemetery up on the hill.

Cavtat won the European Competition for Towns and Villages in Blooms title in 2004 thanks in large part to the beautifully landscaped green spaces and floral arrangements along the beach promenade. Since 2007, the Epidaurus Festival of Music has taken place yearly in Cavtat.

• Location: Dubrovnik-Neretva County