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Croatia·🌊 Coastal

On Croatia's southern Dalmatian coast, Cavtat is an elegant coastal town near Dubrovnik, built on ancient Epidaurum. The palm-lined Riva, galleries, and the Racic family mausoleum offer a relaxed alternative to crowded Dubrovnik.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 31°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
13°
Feb
14°
Mar
17°
Apr
22°
May
28°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
16°
Jan
15°
Feb
15°
Mar
17°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
27°
Aug
25°
Sep
23°
Oct
20°
Nov
17°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
10h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
6h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
8d
Feb
11d
Mar
10d
Apr
11d
May
6d
Jun
2d
Jul
6d
Aug
7d
Sep
8d
Oct
14d
Nov
13d
Dec

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Cavtat as a Vacation Destination

Cavtat is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

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Local languages
HR