Camping Destinations in Dalmatia - Dubrovnik Region

Babino Polje is the largest and one of the oldest settlements on the island of Mljet. Located in the central part of the island, on a vast fertile area, it comprises of three hamlets.

It is located close to the Odysseus cave where, according to the legend, the ancient Greek hero spent a few years before his return to Ithaca.

Blato is situated in the central part of the island of Korčula. One of the oldest settlements on the island, it is surrounded by picturesque coves and islets.

The history of the area can be learnt by visiting the ethnographical collection of the Barilo museum where guests can taste local products, while kilometers of hiking and biking trails are waiting for all those looking for an active holiday.

Drače is situated in the northern part of the Pelješac peninsula, and it is known as a destination for family vacations.

It is located in a small bay, well connected with the mainland, and it is characterized by an unusual archipelago that includes 13 islands. The sea temperature of this area is above the average, and therefore more suitable for the cultivation of fish and shellfish.

Korčula is situated in the northeastern part of the homonymous island, located in the southern part of Dalmatia. It is an ideal starting point for visiting the neighboring islands.

In the historical center, surrounded by walls, guests can find numerous monuments of historical and cultural importance, such as the Cathedral of St. Mark, where the artwork of Jacopo Tintoretto is exposed. The town is connected with the Pelješac peninsula by ferry.

Part of the homonymous island and archipelago, the small town of Lastovo is located on a slope on the northeastern part of the island, in the far south of Croatia.

The locals are particularly proud of the family houses from the 15th and 16th centuries on whose rooftops chimneys from the Venetian era still stand. Because of its importance in the conservation of biodiversity on the Mediterranean, the archipelago was granted the status of a nature park.

Lovište is a small harbor on the western part of the Pelješac peninsula. It is located 17 km west of Orebić, and it has a view on the island of Hvar.

The area of Lovište covers approximately 40 km of coastline with numerous bays and beaches, and thanks to Neptune grass, an endemic seaweed from the Mediterranean area, ecotourism has been developed.

Situated 11 km from Dubrovnik, the village of Mlini offers the possibility for a quiet holiday in a typical Mediterranean atmosphere, near major tourist destinations.

The local sandy beaches make this village a very popular destination for families with children. In addition to Dubrovnik, the Čilipi airport is also close, 12 km from Mlini. The nearby islands can be reached from the village.

Molunat is a fishing village located in the extreme south of the Croatian coast, 40 km southeast of Dubrovnik and 20 km from the airport and the town of Cavtat.

It covers an area rich in medicinal Mediterranean herbs while the local sea is abounds in fish. Local produce can be tasted in restaurants and the stores offer fruits and vegetables grown in the area.

Orašac is a village located about 15 km northwest of the city of Dubrovnik to whom it administratively belongs. The city of Split is situated 200 km north of Orašac.

It is known for its votive church from the 15th century and the Arapovo palace from the 16th century, this place is recommended for nature lovers. Lovers of camping will find their place under the shade of olive trees.

As the last, southernmost point of the A1 motorway A1 Zagreb-Ploče, the town of Ploče is situated in the Neretva River valley surrounded by many fertile fields very suitable for agriculture.

This location represents an extremely important transport point for travelers because it is located on the northwestern and southeastern boundary of Europe, but also because of its irreplaceable sea port which links Ploče to the peninsula of Pelješac, which greatly facilitates the traffic link of the southernmost part of Croatia with the rest of the country.

Situated 12 km west of the town of Korčula, on the homonymous island, Račišće is one of the newest settlements on the island, but at the same time with a long maritime tradition.

Thanks to its sheltered harbor, this tourist destination is visited by many sailors. Away from the big tourist centers, this place is also a favorite among campers and those looking for a quiet, family vacation.

Ston is situated on the Pelješac peninsula, in southern Croatia. Except for the production of salt, it is also known for its medieval walls which are 5.5 km long.

The town was known since Roman times for the cultivation of oysters and mussels, which are an aphrodisiac. Lovers of camping can spend their holidays in the shade of olive trees and taste the local wines.

Located about 20 km northwest of Dubrovnik, Trsteno is a village known for its arboretum, the only and the oldest monument of garden architecture in Croatia.

The Trsteno Arboretum is considered as the most beautiful Gothic-Renaissance park in the Adriatic and the oldest arboretum in the world. Especially valuable is its collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants whose seedlings were brought by seamen from their distant travels.

Located in the western part of the island of Korčula, in a wide bay, Vela Luka is one of the most populated towns on the Adriatic islands. It is an ideal place for the safe mooring of boats.

The islets of Proizd and Ošjak are among the more popular destinations of tourists, and they can be visited by ship excursions which are organized from Vela Luka. The British Daily Telegraph named the beach on the island of Proizd as one of the five most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic.

Located in the interior of the island of Korčula, Žrnovo is located 4 km west of the town of Korčula, north of the Žrnovska Banja bay, a favorite destination for lovers of windsurfing.

In addition to favorable winds blowing in the channel between Korčula and Pelješac, Žrnovo is known for its long tradition in stone cutting. Like other old places on the island, it has kept the tradition of performing the dance with swords which is referred to as "moštra".