Konavle is a fertile valley south-east of Dubrovnik between the sea and the Montenegrin border, known for vineyards, the Ljuta river mills, the folklore village of Čilipi, Dubrovnik airport and the Sokol fortress.
| Distance | About 20-35 km south-east of Dubrovnik |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 30-45 minutes by car; the Libertas Cavtat bus passes through the valley edge |
| Getting there | Bus: Libertas line 10 from Gruž to Cavtat and Čilipi area, EUR 4.00 (~$4.60) one way (timetable at libertasdubrovnik.hr, +385 20 441 444); the valley villages beyond are best reached by car, taxi or tour |
| Address | Čilipi, 20213 Čilipi, Croatia (village centre) |
How to get there
- Mode
- Libertas bus to Cavtat / Čilipi
- Cost
- EUR 4.00 (~$4.60) one way
- Frequency
- Roughly hourly; check the schedule
- Mode
- Organised half-day Konavle and Cavtat tour
- Cost
- From about EUR 40-70 (~$46-81) per person
- Frequency
- Daily in season
- Mode
- Rental car or taxi / private driver
- Cost
- Taxi about EUR 35-55 (~$40-63) one way to Konavle villages (estimate)
- Frequency
- On demand
Location
Čilipi, 20213 Čilipi, Croatia (village centre)
42.5586, 18.2543 View on map
Highlights
- Eat at a Konavoski dvori-style restaurant beside the Ljuta river water mills
- Watch folklore in Čilipi (Sunday performances in season) and see Konavle costume and embroidery
- Taste Malvazija Dubrovačka wine and veal or lamb cooked under the peka bell
- Drive to the viewpoint and fortress of Sokol Grad above the valley
- Combine with Cavtat for a full day