Did you know?

... that Cavtat is the birth place of the great Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac.
... that the seabed in the Cavtat area hides one of the biggest amphora sites in the Mediterranean.
... that Cavtat is a leading conference destination in Croatia.
... that three islands near Cavtat - Mrkan, Bobara and Supetar - are a protected ornithological reservation, as a nesting area for larus cachinnans, a type of seagull.
... that the Sunday folklore events have been held in Čilipi since 1967.
... that Cavtat was supplied with fresh water by a Roman aqueduct in the 1st century AD. It was brought from the Vodovađa source in the eastern Konavle.
... that the first quarantine (called lazareti) for protection against contagious diseases was founded by the Dubrovnik Republic in 1377 on the islands of Bobara and Supetar.
... that the Račić family mausoleum in Cavtat is the work of the great Croatian sculpturer Ivan Meštrović.
... that Snježnica, is the greatest mountain peak in Konavle, 1234 m high.

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Events

Cavtat Summer

The Cavtat Summer is the annual series of cultural and entertainment events lasting from the end of June until the beginning of September.
It contains various cultural and entertainment programmes, such as dance and music shows, street performances, classical music concerts, etc. All events are free of charge.

Contacts

Konavle Tourist Board
Tiha 3
HR – 20210 CAVTAT

Phone: +385 20 479 025
Fax: 478 025
Web: www.tzcavtat-konavle.hr
E-mail:

Epidaurus Festival

Epidaurus Festival is a new music festival, first held in 2007, but other art forms are also welcomed (drama, literature, educational and folklore workshops and events). It was established by a Dubrovnik pianist, Ivana Marija Vidović, originally from Cavtat, with a desire to enrich the cultural life of her beloved hometown with exquisite artistic events.
The Festival includes numerous concerts of internationally renowned artists, as well as the performances of young and upcoming artists, who are given space and encouragement for further career advancement through the special programme called "Young Talents".

Contacts

EPIDAURUS FESTIVAL
Padre Perice 15
HR – 20000 DUBROVNIK

Phone/fax: +385 20 419 286
Web: www.epidaurusfestival.com
E-mail:

Konavle, the Music and the Word Festival

The Konavle, the Music and the Word Festival was established in 2007 by the Konavle Art organization, led by Đuro Drobac and Matija Novaković, two academic musicians from Konavle.
The Festival is unique because events are held in several locations in towns and villages of the Konavle area: Cavtat, Čilipi, Pridvorje and Gruda. The intention has been to make top artistic achievements available to a wide audience and reveal new ambient locations in the process.

"Place Your Look Upon Me" – the Annual Gathering of Dalmatian Singing Groups

The annual gathering of Dalmatian male singing groups (such a group is called “klapa”) has been held in Cavtat since 2000. It was established by the Cavtat klapa “Ragusavecchia” and in the relatively short period of time has become one of the leading events of this kind in Croatia in terms of quality. It is very popular among members of these groups due to a friendly and warm atmosphere created by the hosts, unique stage location on the terrace of the Banac villa and a wonderful audience that recognizes and enjoys traditional Dalmatian tunes.

This festival is held on the first weekend of September and gathers 12 groups, mostly from the area of Dubrovnik. The second day is usually reserved for a concert of a guest group on the summer stage, in front of the St. Nicholas Church.

Contacts

Klapa Ragusavecchia
Marko Šilje, GSM: +385 91 202 1488

Web: www.klapa-ragusavecchia.com
E-mail:

Carnivals

The carnival tradition in Cavtat is over a hundred years old. It was the famous Croatian painter, Vlaho Bukovac, who immortalized this tradition by painting “The Cavtat Carnival” (property of the Baltazar Bogišić Collection in Cavtat) at the turn of the 20th century.

The carnival organization Dominali has preserved this tradition through the Carnival Days of Cavtat, which is held during carnival days and honors local customs and traditions, and the Cavtat Summer Carnival, which is held on the last weekend of July. Easy-going fun is the trait of the summer carnival, with the performances of bands, street entertainers, jugglers and actors turning the whole town quay into a giant stage with a bit of fun for everyone.