Župa
Dubrovačka, in
addition to the numerous villages along the
Župa
bay, is comprised of the several beautiful
tourist settlements
(Kupari,
Srebreno,
Mlini, Soline and Plat).
It is
situated some 4 miles to the southeast of
the historical Old Town (the city of
Dubrovnik), while its northern side
is
bordered by a chain of steep hills.
The
picturesque basin of
Župa Dubrovačka
is filled with subtropical flora of
magnificent natural beauty and this, in
harmony with the admired beauty of the
Adriatic, is perhaps why it is often called
one of the most spectacular oases of
the Dubrovnik Riviera.
Summer
visitors appreciate
Župa's
many sand and/or gravel beaches.
Mlini

Mlini, an old historic settlement rich in
fresh water, is located in Župa Dubrovačka,
some four miles southeast from the Old Town
Dubrovnik. With the winning combo of its own
small river, shallow beaches and sheltered
bays, flower gardens and promenades, hotels
and splendid summer houses, mild southern
climate and vicinity to Dubrovnik's rich
cultural heritage, it's no wonder that
it gets majority vote as the most beautiful
village in Župa Dubrovačka.
When
you stroll around you'll see numerous
drinking water springs. Flocks of ducks
inhabit the surrounding waters.
In times past this water was used used in
milling (to grind flour) and because it had
so many of reliable water springs, Mlini
became the center of the milling trade .
Mlin is Croatian for mill (not hard to guess
where Mlini's name came from).
Srebreno
Srebreno,
a village neighboring Mlini, is covered in
Mediterranean vegetation such as pine and
palm trees.
Its inhabitants have traditionally lived off
of fishing and agriculture. Today, while you
can certainly still buy the just caught
fish, fresh vegetables and fruit, Srebreno
is a primarily a touristy place (much like
most of Dubrovnik Riviera).
A long stretch of its sandy beach is rather
enjoyable as well as safe for the children
(shallow water).
The surrounding mountains that protect
Srebreno from northern winds are great for
hikers wanting to explore the trails and
nature lovers.
For those desiring a quiet place in the
vicinity of a large tourist destination
Srebreno seems ideal.
Privately offered rooms and apartments and
two camping sites are comfortable and offer
affordable accommodation for visitors. |