Private Villas And Apartments

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We have teamed up with Adriatica-net and Atlas Dubrovnik in Croatia to supply over 8.000 accommodation units available for renting along the Adriatic coast.
These include villas, numerous apartments and rooms with detailed descriptions and photographs. All rentals are subject to regular inspection by local tourist authorities and are required to conform to high standards of hygiene and building.
Other self-catering accommodation comprises a studio or apartment with sleeping arrangements as described below, a lounge/dining area and a kitchenette. There is no separate bedroom in the studios. Apartments may have twin or double beds or both and most can accommodate an extra bed subject to availability and an extra charge. Some apartments may include a sofa bed in the lounge in addition to a standard bedroom. The kitchenette will have gas hob or cooker or both, fridge and crockery. Linen and towels are included. Most of the apartments are properties within walking distance (usually maximum 1000 meters) from your resort, shops and beaches. The style of property varies from recently built family villas to older stone-built houses and the majority will have their own entrance. Some properties offer accommodation rented to visitors with the host family usually occupying the ground floor.
On arrival to your resort destination you will be met by our representative from Atlas who will transport you to the address of your reserved accommodation.

PRIVATE VILLAS AND APARTMENTS RESORTS

Istria: Motovun, Porec , Vrsar , Rovinj , Pula, Rabac Region airports : Pula and Rijeka

Kvarner Riviera: Opatija , Lovran, Krk , Losinj , Rab - Region airports Pula and Rijeka

Northern Dalmatia:Pag, Zadar Sibenik Kornati , Paklenica Region airports Zadar and Split

Central and South Dalmatia: Sibenik, Kornati Archipelago, Krka Falls, Trogir ,Supetar, Hvar , Stari Grad, Makarska, Orebic, Ston Orasac, Korcula, Lopud, Dubrovnik Mlini and Cavtat


If you require self catering accommodation please contact us for quotation giving us the following information
Your choice of resort/ region Number of room/s you will require Number of people / and children ages Standard and special facilities you will require Date of arrival and date of departure . If you require flights / UK airport and transfers in Croatia
Multi centre holidays based on self catering accommodation can be arranged : for example week stay in Dubrovnik and one week in Hvar island

ISTRIA| Motovun, Porec, Vrsar, Rovinj, Pula, Medulin and Rabac


The Istrian peninsula which borders neighbouring Italy offers everything you could ask from a holiday. It is a heavily wooded area dotted with little Venetian towns and villages, each with a holiday resort tucked in sheltered bays: relaxing green wooded country-side, hilltops, vineyards, brilliant sunshine and warm clean sea to swim in. Apart from the pleasant climate with 250 sunny days, Istria’s cosmopolitan resorts offer a wide choice of holiday facilities to satisfy the most demanding visitors.

Motovun

Perched on a green wooded hill deep in the heart of the Istrian peninsula lies the ancient hill town of Motovun. Now depopulated,Motovun has a true medieval charm and is wonderful location for those wishing to explore the Istrian countryside. It is a suitable base for walking and cycling holidays.The city with solid walls, towers and gates grew up in medieval times on the remains of a prehistoric fort; set in the inner piazza there is an elegant Renaissance church, a number of Romanesque and Gothic City houses and a beautiful 17th century loggia. From the stout ramparts surrounding the old town a visitor can enjoy stunning views over the Mirna Valley and countryside which produces some of the finest Istrian wines( Teran and Malvasija).

Motovun Places of interest | Groznjan

A popular meeting point for local artists and musicians with a number of art galleries and regular outdoor concerts . Toplice - a modern, fully equipped health and recreational centre and popular spa with sulphurous waters claiming to cure back problems, rheumatism and skin disorders . Baren - a charming hilltop village associated with naive art. Not far from the village is the chapel of Sv. Marija na Skrilinah, a small Gothic church near the cemetery with several frescoes from the 15th century (Adoration of the Kings. Wheel of Fortuna and The Dance of Death). Pazin - the city is situated in the middle of the lstrian peninsula at the edge of a karst gorge. Pazin is dominated by its castle that sits on a steep cliff with a drop of over 100 meters down to the Fojba River. This unique feature is said to have inspired Dante’s vision of the entrance to the Inferno. The castle in its dramatic setting is also described by Jules Verne in his novel ‘Mathias Sabdord’ 

Porec

This is the major tourist resort on the Istrian peninsula attracting in summer numerous visitors from neighboring countries. This ancient Roman town is best known for its 6th Century Basilica of Eupbrasis with gold mosaic frescoes and a number of well designed and equipped holiday complexes located outside town such as Zelena and Plava Laguna offering comprehensive facilities to visitors. These include a great many bars, restaurants, tavernas, pizzerias, patisseries, discos, night clubs and variety of sports grounds providing facilities for over 50 sports including tennis, horse-riding, windsurfing, sailing and diving .

Apartment Porec ***
Capacity: A2+2 AI-6544-1-A1


Vrsar

This typical old Istrian village situated north of the Lim fjord is famous locally for its oyster beds. The village of Vrsar with its natural harbour, fishing boats and fishermen’s cottages still offers the atmosphere of an active traditional fishing village attracting people who appreciate a slower pace of life and enjoy walking.

Rovinj

This fishing port was once the principal town of the Istrian peninsula; it is one of the most attractive towns in the region and its historic centre was modeled on Venice. It has a maze of narrow streets leading to a harbour full of fishing boats and yachts. It is a haven for artists and is known as the “Montmartre of Istria”. During August the main street is used to display works of numerous artists. Rovinj offers many amenities particularly in the south of the town where the magnificent coastline provides good clean water for bathing, sailing and diving. Nearby the village of Monvi can be visited in the evening for dining, cabaret and dancing. The islands of Katarina and Crveni Otok are also easily reached from Rovinj.

Pula


This is the largest town in Istria, a shipyard and industrial centre, but also an important tourist resort. The legacy of long Roman rule can be seen in the splendid well preserved amphitheatre - one of the largest in existence. Pula’s amphitheatre (Arena) is the venue for an international film festivals and is the largest open air cinema in the world. The Arena is also used for staging operas, plays, ballets and pop-rock concerts during the summer months.
Some two kilometers south of the town are a number of tourist settlements developed around small villages facing secluded bays and beaches. Apart from these settlements, Pula has an international airport, railway and busy port.

Apartment Pula A2+2***
BD-5088-1-A1


Medulin

A small village easily recognisable by its church, with two white towers rising above the village Medulin occupies an ancient Roman site some 10 km away from Pula. With a 30 km long shoreline protected by pine trees and an archipelago of eleven uninhabited islets, Medulin offers ideal conditions for a relaxing holiday and it would appeal to visitors who enjoy walking, cycling and swimming.

Rabac

Rabac lies in a secluded bay on the eastern coast of Istria. It still preserves the atmosphere of a fishing village although it has been developed into an important tourist resort with good facilities and excellent beaches.

Kvarner | Opatija, Lovran, Krk, Losinj, Rab

Kvarner is the region in Croatia with the longest tourist traditions. For many decades in the 19th century Kvarner attracted the Austro-Hungarian aristocracies, European royalties, numerous eminent statesmen and artists, the movers and shakers of their day all chose the region as a holiday destination for its sophistication and mild climate. Today’s visitors will soon understand the reason why this region of Croatia was so popular. The splendor of a bygone era of opulence and grandeur still remains, with the classical style of architecture in Opatija and Lovran and some of the Kvarner Bay islands. It is an extraordinary natural world where continental Europe meets the Mediterranean forming a natural entity with a beautiful indented coastline sheltered by mountains, lush green parks with subtropical vegetation and idyllic ‘Lungo Mare’ promenades.

Opatija

Sheltered from the winds by Mt Ucka, Opatija has a luxuriant growth of evergreen subtropical vegetation. At the beginning Opatija was renowned as a fashionable winter heath resort for the Austrian nobility. Since then Opatija has moved with the times and today this resort with its villas and hotels built in neo-classic style and magnificently landscaped gardens with a beautiful
promenade is an attractive holiday destination.
It offers visitors a variety of facilities and entertainment including an open-air theatre, folk- dancing performances, ballet and symphonic concerts. There’s also a casino, as well as sailing regattas and tennis tournaments. In the evenings you can visit discos bars, go dancing or eat in the excellent specialty restaurants. For sporting interest there is tennis, wind surfing and boating.

Apartment Opatija ****
A2+3TH-3010-1-A2


Lovran

combines a sleepy medieval walled village with elegant 19th century villas (some of them converted into small stylish hotels) overlooking the sea. Once, like Opatija, this was a fashionable winter retreat for wealthy Europeans. The name Lovran means laurel because the town is set in groves of laurel, but there are also fragrant pine, cherry and oak trees. There is a little harbour , lovely gardens and several good restaurants with sea front location. Place of interest nearby in Slovenia the world famous Lipizzaner horses and one of the world’s largest caves at Postojna.

Krk


This the largest island of the Adriatic sea stretching along the Kvarner and closing off the bay of Rijeka to the south. It is also a most fascinating island with appealing character, beautiful coastline, green interior, profusion of wild flowers and a long history. An impressive bridge and modern airport link Krk to the rest of the world. The bridge and airport have contributed to the tourist traffic to the island whose inhabitants have for centuries been cultivating vines, olives and keeping livestock as well as fishing. In the past, Krk was also an important cultural centre and the name of the town of Krk is linked to important historical events. In 49 AD, the famous battle between Caesar’s and Pompei’s fleets took place in front of the town of Caricum (today the town of Krk), and there are many remains of its rich cultural inheritance.Other towns on the island popular with visitors are Punat, Baska, Omisalj and Njivice.

Apartment Malinska / Krk sland ***
A2+1 IT-5141-1-A2 1


Losinj

The island of Losinj is at the western end of the Adriatic Island chain. It swings out into the clear blue sea from Cres, a bigger island, to which it is joined by a narrow isthmus - once cut out by the Roman navy to give a sea passage for their galleys. Once the island was quite famous for ship-building,in the middle of the 19th century the Austrian authorities founded a school of seamanship and build a shipyard on the island. “Empress Elizabeth” was built there and her launching was attended by the Emperor Franz Joseph. Soon afterwards the age of sail ended and shipbuilding fell into decline. At beginning of the 20th century Losinj became an exclusive holiday destination where wealthy Austrians and Italians, attracted by its good climate (300 cloudless days in the year), built their palatial houses. The island’s popular resorts are Nerezine, Veli Losinj and Mali Losinj. All are very pretty, peaceful spots with good beaches, sub-tropical vegetation, with orange and lemon groves, vineyards and fine pine trees giving Losinj a luxurious atmosphere.

House Mali Losinj ****
IT-6302-2-K1


Rab

Without doubt, Rab is the most beautiful of the Kvarner Gulf islands and attracted many eminent English visitors like Edward VIII, Mrs Simpson and Rebecca West. The island’s other historical connections with Britain include a local priest, one Mark Anthony de Dominas, who in the 16th century moved to England and converted to Protestantism to become Dean of Windsor and Vicar of West Isley in Berkshire. During the summer months Rab attracts many Croatian and international artists who display their works in numerous local galleries. There are occasional concerts of classical music performed in open air and in churches by distinguished musicians. The western side of the island is lush and intensely green with many pebble beaches and small bays. Rab town itself, while retaining its medieval character, is a pleasing and vibrant place during the summer months. Being on the same latitude as the French Riviera, Rab enjoys the same climate which produces a rich profusion of sub-tropical vegetation and a large variety of wild flowers. Around the coast the rock pools and tiny beaches seem to have an intensity of colour that is jewel-like— a picture postcard quality come to life. In addition to the ancient town of the same name, there are other idyllic places scattered over the island: Barbat, Banjol, Kampor Mundanzje Supetarska Draga and Lopar. Some 9000 people live there, farming, fishing, shipbuilding and serving tourism.

Apartment Banjol / Rab island ****
Capacity: 2-4 / 1 IT-6305-1-A2

NORTHERN DALMATIA | Pag , Zadar , Paklenica National Park


This contrasting region stretching for 1000 km includes the two historical cities of Zadar and Sibenik, hundreds of scattered islands, five national as well as three nature parks, all with pristine environments.

Pag

The northern Dalmatian island of Pag, separated from the mainland by the Velebit Channel 2-5 km wide, is Croatia’s third longest island (60 km). The coast has numerous bays and inlets, and the island itself is traversed by parallel ranges of bare karst hills. Good quality vines and olives are grown on the fertile part of the island. The east side, facing the mainland with a stunning rocky appearance is without vegetation as a result of the fierce onslaught of the wind (the bora). In the west part of the island, although vegetation is sparse, there are a few olive-groves, fields of vegetables and areas of green pasture providing for the existence for some 50,000 sheep. Towns popular with visitors are Pag and Novalja .
The mud baths at the Pag salt-pans have brought cure or relief to many patients, the waters around the island offer ideal sailing conditions, gourmets appreciate the local cheese(Paski sir), good wines and the beautiful elaborate lace made on Pag are favourite souvenirs for visitors.

Pension Villa Kastel Povljana ( Pag)
HT-0700

Zadar


The ancient capital of Dalmatia. The small historic centre is packed with monuments stretching back to the Romans. These include what remains of Zadar’s Roman Forum, the ninth-century church of Sv. Donat thought to be modeled on Charlemanges Palatinate Chapel in Aachen, the Cathedral of Sv Stosija - a perfect example of late Romanesque style. The monastic church or Sv Franje said to have been founded by Saint Francis himself during his visit to Zadar in 1219.

Apartment Biograd *** * (near Zadar ) A2+2
DB-3068-1-A1

Paklenica National Park

The park covers an area of just 4,000 hectares in Central Dalmatia of untouched wilderness with an astounding diversity of flora and fauna. The park contains some of the country's most stunning scenery, with vast woodland areas, rivers, waterfalls and the two deep canyons of Velika and Mala Paklenica, rising 400 m.in some places.
Paklenica is a natural phenomena of the Dalmatian karst region, full of stupendous caves and caverns festooned with amazing shapes of stalactites and stalagmites. Activities: Mountaineering and trekking tours, hiking and walking, potholing, mountain-biking and rafting.
For more information see ‘Holidays of Discovery’ and ‘Adventure Holidays’ on our website.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH DALMATIA | Sibenik , Kornati Archepelago, Krka Falls, Trogir ,Supetar, Hvar , Stari Grad, Makarska, Orebic, Ston Orasac, Korcula , Lopud Dubrovnik Mlini and Cavtat


Without doubt, this region of Dalmatia is its most beautiful and has all the essential ingredients and potential to appeal to a more sophisticated visitor as a desirable and exclusive holiday destination. It is unspoilt with clean seas, unmatched scenery, abundance of sunshine, long history, residue of many ancient civilizations. Credit should be given to the present Croatian government policy for resisting commercial pressures to allow the building of huge hotel complexes traditionally advocated by big package holiday operators dedicated to mass tourism.
Sibenik - has the coast’s finest cathedral. The Gothic-Renaissance cathedral of Sv Jakov built in the 15th century by Juraj Dalmatinac, a local mason and Nicholas Firentinac a mason from Florence. The unique features to this cathedral include an exterior frieze of 71 stone heads carved by Juraj Dalmatinac, said to be portraits of those selected local citizens who refused to contribute to the cost of the cathedral. From St Anne fort, the most accessible of Sibenik’s impressive fortifications reconstructed under Venetian rule, one can enjoy fine views of both the old and the new parts of the town.

Kornati Islands


A group of 125 islands, islets, crags and reefs scattered in the intense blue sea of the Adriatic covering an area of 63 square km. Apart from a minuscule area of cultivated land, with fig trees, olive groves and vineyards, the islands are rocky, covered with sparse grass with occasional trees and Mediterranean scrub. Over the centuries erosion has been caused by the sea, over-grazing by sheep and fire. This erosion has deprived the islands of their primeval luxurious vegetation, and the people have moved to more hospitable islands. Some of the bigger islands were inhabited during the neolithic age by Illyrians. A number of wealthy families from Zadar and later Venice have claimed possession of the larger islands. The Kornati have no permanent inhabitants, although the present owners from nearby larger Dalmatian islands periodically visit Kornati to tend their vineyards and olive groves or bringing their sheep for grazing. Pathways, leading to steep precipitous gigantic cliffs facing the open sea and others gently slope towards the sea, usually ending in a small bay with a jetty and several cottages surrounded by pine and other trees. The sea around the islands is rich with fish and a great variety of marine life. There must be very few places in Europe where such a pristine environment remains.
Accommodation ‘Robinson Cottages’ These very simply furnished cottages provide basic amenities and accommodation to sleep 2-6 persons. They have a living room/equipped kitchenette, shower with toilet. Some have balconies and some terraces. Kitchens have basic equipment for cooking including utensils, crockery and cutlery, a refrigerator with small freeze- box and gas cooker. Bed linen and bathroom towels are provided but not beach towels. For more information, see ‘Holidays of Discovery’ on our website.

Krka Falls National ParK


The Krka River with its two deep canyons penetrating the Dinaric Alps creates a myriad of cascades and waterfalls, of which the most famous is Skradinski Buk, the tallest limestone barrier in Europe, 46 m in height. Here is also the centre of the Krka National Park, one of the most prized ecosystems in Europe. The falls are lovely, and one could spend days sunbathing amongst the rocks under the tumbling water or paddling in the more docile patches. Upstream is the islet of Visovac, on which a Franciscan monastery nestles among the thick growth of cypresses. The monastery has a collection of 17th c. paintings and in its library a beautifully illustrated 15thc. Aesop’s Fables, one among three left in the world. For more information see ‘Holidays of Discovery’ and ‘Advanture Holidays’ on our website.

Trogir

Set on a small island less than an hour from Split, is one of the most seductive towns on the Dalmatian coast. Trogir’s collection of well-preserved historic building deserves all superlatives. Its weathered Romanesque and Venetian-Gothic palaces, churches and monasteries fanning from its antique square have put Trogir on the Unesco list of world heritage sites. A stone bridge makes it accessible from the mainland, a mobile bridge connects it with the island of Ciovo. Originally a Greek colony the city was founded in the 3rd c. by the Greeks from Syracuse and it was called Tragurion (Goat Island). Afterwards the city was ruled by Romans, Venetians, French, Austrian Italian and Germans. Apart from many interesting architectural and historical sites, Trogir offers a warm climate, several beaches along the Trogir Riviera, lush green surroundings, a number of good restaurants, cafes and bars and a picturesque promenade walk, the Riva.
Apartments Okrug Gornji Trogir

The Villa has 12 apartments,
Eight are A2 type and four are A4 type apartments. Each apartement has its own kitchen, living-and-dinig room, bathroom and terrace boasting a lovely view, facing the sea. A guarded parking lot is secured for all guests of the Villa. The beach in front of the villa is a lovely peble-beach with all belonging contents: sailing, water-skiing, parachute flying, skimmer driving, water-scooter-renting, cafee-bars and restaurants.

Kastela Riviera

Situated between Trogir and Split, the Kastela RIveria is a chain of seven turreted and towered castles built to protect the coastline from Turkish invaders in the 15th century . Over the centuries the castles have grown into picturesque settlements which have attracted tourists for the past fifty years. The best known settlements are Kastel Luksic, Kastel Stafilic, Kastel Kambelovac, Kastel Novi and Stari offering good amenities to visitors -restaurants, beaches and promenades along the sea.

Split


The largest Dalmatian city with a typical easy- going Mediterranean friendly atmosphere. Its modern infrastructure provides good connections to the Middle Dalmatian islands, Croatian cities and Europe by train, ferry and air. A unique feature of Split which attracts visitors is the core of old medieval Split which is within the walls of the site of the former palace complex of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Many of the Palace’s original architectural features are well preserved and recognizable. Diocletian spent the last years of his life in the vast palace that he had built alongside the town of his birth, ‘Aspalatos’. As centuries passed, the original architecture of the palace was changed and the people who came to live in the town, later called Spalato, then Split, used the edifice of the palace with very small changes, all through the Byzantine, Venetian and Austro-Hungarian periods. Thus a harmonious town developed inside Roman walls. Even today one can see there the beauty of the peristyle of the Palace, Diocletian’s mausoleum, the Shrine of Jupiter, the colonnades along the streets, the early Christian chapels, Romanesque houses, the door of Andrija Buvina and the architectural works of Juraj Dalmatinac.
The Palace inspired the 18th c. architect Robert Adam to introduce the Georgian style to Britain. Many of the buildings of that period which grace London, Bath and Bristol have elements of architecture inspired by his visit to the Palace of Diocletian (on the list of UNESCO heritage sites).

Brac


With twenty towns and villages, Brac is the largest Dalmatian island.Some of these picturesque towns are well established summer resorts offering numerous villa, apartment and hotel accommodation for a relaxing family holiday in idyllic surroundings . Before the advent of tourism the island’s economy depended on vines and olives growing and marble quarries. Milky white Brac marble is famous world-wide and it was used in buildings such as the Sacre Coeur in Paris, Liverpool Cathedral, the White House in Washington, Berlin Reichstag and much earlier the palace of the emperor Diocletian in Split. While coastal areas are very green with beautiful villages which now rely on tourism, the interior is overgrown with macchia and, largely because of poor infrastructure, unspoilt.
The most popular resort on Brac is Bol on the south side, facing the island of Hvar. Other well-known resorts include Supetar, Postira, Milna and Sumartin. Nearest airport is Split, transfer time 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Bol


Bol is the principal tourist resort on the island occupying a narrow strip between the sea and the hills to the rear. It owes its popularity to numerous tourist amenities and to one of the best beaches on the Dalmatian coast – Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) is a long pebble reef stretching for 400m gently merging into the sea. Popular sport facilities are provided for tennis, wind surfing, sailing, hang-gliding and diving. The resort’s cultural sites of interest include the Dominican Monastery and a Gallery of Contemporary Art. The museum in the monastery contains objects of archaeological interest.

Supetar


This small town is the administrative centre of the island of Brac. It is situated in a cove on the northern shore facing the mainland cities of Split and Makarska. Supetar with its cluster of old Dalmatian houses around the port, fringed by pine-woods and vineyards, has several easily reached beaches, good walks along the coast, a number of cafes, shops and restaurants that would appeal to those looking for a simple and relaxing holiday.
Among the resort’s amenities are: outdoor swimming pool, gym, diving school, tennis courts, bike-hire shop and open-air fish, fruit and vegetable market. Organised boat trips around the island with fish picnics.

Hvar


A long, narrow and intensely beautiful island whose air is filled with the fragrances of lavender, rosemary and laurel. Hvar is blessed by such a good climate that it is nicknamed ‘the Madeira of the Croatian Adriatic’. The town of Hvar is dominated by the Piazza with St Stephen’s Cathedral and has some exquisite public buildings with delicate stone carved facades. Among these is the arched Venetian arsenal. The upper storey of the arsenal used to house the oldest theatre in Croatia and one of the first in Europe. It was opened in 1612, whilst Shakespeare was still alive. The auditorium is still intact. Further away but worth visiting are the resorts of Starigrad, Jelsa and the very pretty village of Vrbovska, easily reached by public transport.

Apartments Jelsa ( Hvar ) *** A2+2
VR-0039-1-A1


Stari Grad


A picturesque Dalmatian town with a long history lies at the end of a deep fjord some 20 km east from Hvar town. Inside the old part of the city many houses built in traditional style have been pleasantly modernised to provide accommodation for visitors.
Makarska - Nestling at the foot of the stark massif Biokovo mountain Makarska is a lively seaside town and port surrounded by greenery on all sides, the leading resort of the region with many high quality amenities including a 2km long main beach, good restaurants, cafes and bars and walks along the beach front. Nearest airport Split, transfer time 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Apartments Makarska A2+2 ****
MN-6045-1-A1


Brela


A village of traditional white stone houses lies at the north-west end of the long Makarska Riviera, one of the most beautiful stretches of the Dalmatian coast. Brela is surrounded by magnificent pine forests which extend from the edge of the massive Biokovo range of mountains down to the coast. Its long white beach of fine pebbles, clean blue sea and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect choice for a relaxing holiday. The gently shelving beaches are suitable for families with children. Nearest airport Split, transfer time 1 hour and 30 minutes.

THE PENINSULA OF PELJESAC


Unique and off the beaten track, Peljesac was acquired by the Republic of Dubrovnik at the beginning of the 14th c. because of its strategic position to protect the Republic and for economic reasons as producer of salt, vegetables, oil, cheese and wines.
The 65 km long peninsula has a number of attractive villages in the interior miraculously untouched by the tourist industry, probably due to under developed infrastructure, although along the shores there are villages and ports offering visitors accommodation in apartments and rooms in private houses.

Orebic


Orebic is protected by the Peljesac Peninsula at its back , is a small tranquil village and harbour on the tip of the Peljesac Peninsula facing seaward towards the island of Korcula just 1½ km away. Orebic is famous for its sea-faring past, and is often known as the ‘town of sea captains’ because of the many retired mariners who once lived there. There is a fascinating maritime museum and private collections of nautical interest which can be visited by arrangements. Around the opulent villas, a luscious foliage of palms and cacti vie with the tropical colours of peaches and oranges to create a luxurious image of prosperity in this sunny corner protected by the mountain range which runs the length of the peninsula. A gently shelving shoreline with some of the finest beaches in south Dalmatia make Orebic ideal for a relaxing holiday, with an expansive sea view that allows esunbathers to follow the course of the sun from sunrise to sunset - a feature particular to Orebic.

Potomlj


Situated 300 m above sea level in the middle of the peninsula, Potomlje has been producing high quality wine for centuries. The wines of Peljesac are extremely good, the most famous being Dingac a full-bodied dark red with a high (up to 17°) alcohol content. This wine is strictly controlled and grown in a restricted area on south-facing slopes near the sea; and Postup is another well known local wine. Loviste is a fishing port with genuine Dalmatian atmosphere with villagers mending their nets, tending vineyards and in early autumn drying figs.

Apartment Viganj (peninsula Peljesac) **** A2+2
MP2480-1-A1



Ston / Mali

A small fortified medieval town, which lies at the point where the Peljesac peninsula joins the mainland, some 60 km from Dubrovnik. The most impressive feature in Ston are its fortified walls (a miniature version of the Great Wall of China) stretching for just under 5 kilometres. Architecturally Ston is a curiosity. Its built area is compressed into a small space with streets running from south to west and crossed at right angles by a number of very narrow lanes devised to help the town to defend itself. One of the most important sources of the Republic’s riches was salt; harvested from the natural salt-pens in Ston these are still being worked today. The majority of visitors are locals from Dubrovnik attracted to Ston by its peaceful surroundings, open countryside for walking, fine wines of Peljesac peninsula and most of all for the oysters served in the local restaurants, which come straight from Ston‘s famous oyster beds.

Zuljana


A tiny village situated 5 km off the main road on the southern side of the peninsula facing a sheltered bay. A walk through vineyards and vegetable gardens leads to a pebbly beach.
Velika Prapratna - Situated on the northern side of Peljesac near Trpanj, this village until recently was virgin territory not easily accessable by road. A beautiful bay rich in marine life is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards at the foot of a small wooded mountain.
Trstenik - A pleasant, quiet place to spend a day swimming and sunbathing on one of the beaches. This village is situated in a beautiful bay backed by Mount Cucan and inhabited by rare wild boars and mouflons (wild goat). From its small harbour it is possible to visit the island of Mljet on the opposite side.

Orasac


A small village set amid rich vegetation with pine groves leading to the sea some 18km south-west of Dubrovnik. In days of the Dubrovnik Republic wealthy nobility built their summer retreats here. Not far from Orasac is one beautiful Renaissance botanical garden- the Arboretum Trsteno, in a small village considered to be the loveliest place in the Dubrovnik region. Just outside the village there are two giant plane trees thought to be over 400 years old. The trees are 50 m high, 4m in diameter and their circumference is 15m.

Apartment Orasac ( near Dubrovnik) *** A2+2
KZ-0100-1-A1

Korcula


For many years Korcula has been welcoming British visitors. The Greeks, who gave it the name or Korkyra Metaine for its dark and densely wooded appearance, first settled the island. The town of Korcula is a medieval well-planned little walled city built in locally quarried stone renowned worldwide for its whiteness. Among many beautiful buildings clad in Korcula white stone is Istanbul’s Agia Sophia. From 1420 to 1797 the island remained a dependency of Venice, with self-governing status. Afterwards, Austria, France and the British held the island (from 1813-15). In the old city — places of cultural importance to visit are the Cathedral of Sv. Marko facing the main square with its paintings by Tintoretto and Bassano. In the Bishop’s Treasury you will find beautiful collections of fine and sacral art; the Icon Gallery — a permanent exhibition or Cretan icons ‘acquired’ by Korculas sailors in the 17thc ; Marco Polo House — a rather modest stone house in which the great traveller is said to have been born.
Lopud - A small and peaceful island situated near Dubrovnik suitable for those looking for a small scale, quiet, relaxing holiday. The main attraction is the village of Lopud and its charming secluded port with a wide traffic–free promenade with several little bars and good restaurants and sandy beaches.

Lopudski Dvori – Lopud ***

Dubrovnik


The roots of Dubrovnik go back to early 7th century when Greek and then Roman refugees settled on the territory which is now the old city, giving it the name Ragusa. Later, they were joined by the Slavs who renamed the city Dubrovnik and adopted Libertas for its motto and St Blaise as their patron saint. After Byzantium’s power declined and the city grudgingly recognized the supremacy of the Venetian Republic, its eternal rival in trade on the Adriatic. At the first opportunity and with the help of the growing power of the Hungarian-Croatian kings on the mainland, Dubrovnik freed itself from Venetian domination in 1358. Thus Dubrovnik became a self-governing city-state with all the power concentrated in the hands of its land-owning oligarchy who governed the city until 1808, the year when the city state was formally dissolved by Napoleon. After many futile attempts by its citizens to regain their independence, the short French rule in 1814 was replaced by Austrian rule, which continued until 1918, the year the city was incorporated in the newly formed Yugoslav State. The Achievements of Dubrovnik The city’s commercial genius and its pragmatic diplomacy skillfully balancing between Muslim and Christian expansionist super-powers, enabled Dubrovnik to exploit its favourable position on the Adriatic to become a successful and wealthy self-contained city state; its merchants trading far and wide. At the peak of its power in the 16th century about 200 ships sailed under the Dubrovnik flag, making it the strongest and finest merchant fleet in the Mediterranean. Its galleons gave us the word ‘argosy’ which means ship of Ragusa, the ancient name of Dubrovnik. The decline of the city-state began with a catastrophic earthquake, which Dubrovnik suffered on 6th April 1667, the day the city was razed to the ground and 5000 of its citizens were killed. The city never recovered sufficiently from the economic strain of rebuilding and with the movement of trade routes to the west, Dubrovnik was reduced gradually, as many other Mediterranean city states, to the status of a provincial city contemplating its glorious past.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival Is the most important cultural event in Croatia. It is held annually during the month of July and early August with programmes of music, opera and drama adapted for performances in Dubrovnik’s historical squares, courtyards, churches, bastions and fortresses.

Dubrovnik - The van Bloemens apartments


Located inside the city wall overlooking Dubrovnik old harbour, the van Bloemens home provides the best way to experience this historical town: its marble - paved squares, narrow cobbled streets, churches , palaces, monasteries surrounded by fortifications and magnificent medieval walls projecting an ultimate expression of architectural harmony achieved by human spirit. Stroll down the Stradun ( the old city main street) and you will be greeted by the city full of life with numerous stylish cafes, boutiques, shops and restaurants. The old city accommodation is particularly suitable for those interested in Dubrovnik Summer Festival ( 10th July 25th August) the programme of concerts and theatre performances staged in the courtyards, squares, palaces and bastions of the old city.
The four apartments available to guests are refreshingly homely with a pretty mix of old and new furniture - all are with air-conditioning, SAT television, safe, wireless internet access, and equipped kitchenette. Linen and towels supplied. Hair-dryer,

Dubrovnik – Pavisa Apartments


The house is situated in one of Dubrovnik most prized locations overlooking the old city, 10 minutes walk to Dubrovnik old port.
There are 3 studio apartments with air conditioned each with :

Mlini


A charming small village 10 km south from Dubrovnik. The name derives from the Croatian word meaning mills and several water mills were set up here to take advantage of local springs. To the north, Mlini is protected by high mountains creating ideal conditions for sub-tropical vegetation, palms, oleander, lemon and orange trees. The old stone houses that face a delightful little harbour provide an attractive setting for those seeking a quiet retreat. There is a regular bus service to Dubrovnik. Nearest airport Dubrovnik, transfer time 15 minutes.

Mlini - Villa Gemma

Cavtat


This charming resort 15 km south from Dubrovnik attracts visitors because of its location and excellent amenities including several (pebble) beaches and selection of large and smaller friendly and boutique type hotels.

Cavtat is surrounded by trees and greenery and its beautiful palm-lined promenade with many cafes, bars and restaurants is popular with tourists. Pleasant evenings can be spent over a glass of wine in friendly cafes, restaurants and bars along the waterfront.

Cavtat - Hotel Villa Kvaternik Dependance

Accommodation available is in the former Fransiscan Monastery situated right on the beachfront in the vicinity of the Hotel Villa Kvaternik. The monastery and its prized location for centuries has been part of the iconic view of Cavtat.
Rooms ; 8 rooms, a mix of single, twin, double, triple and one apartment with kitchen. All of the rooms have private bathrooms and TV's.

Apartments Cavtat *** A2+2
IS-5086-1-A2

FLIGHTS


With increased competition in air travel, airlines more and more, rely on ‘fluid’ pricing to fill in their seats. So much so, that in many instances it is impossible to predict the cost of flights from one month to another. This situation affects equally scheduled and charter flights. For this reason we have decided not to publish prices of fares - enabling our customers to take full advantage of any bargain fares made available at the time of reservation. Please see relevant page on this website for flight information and call us for availability and up to date flight prices

 

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