Getting around Brašina on foot

Three specific elements of pedestrian infrastructure are associated with Brašina: the Podbrašina staircase, the Srebreno–Goričina–Kupari promenade, and a footpath through the old village in Kupari. They differ in form, so the route and its condition are key to your planning. Check the maintenance condition and access locally, as both can change.

Landscape and hiking trails in the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka

The wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka combines a hilly setting with a picturesque valley of subtropical vegetation and villages around Župa Bay. The landscape includes sandy and pebble beaches, coastal heritage, views across the bay, olive groves and vineyards. Župa dubrovačka has 22 beaches for swimming and sunbathing; reclassification of beaches may change this number. Beach services and the availability of boat trips to the islands of Mrkan, Bobara and Supetar may vary seasonally.

Hiking is another distinct focus of the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka. The network of themed hiking trails is 50 kilometres long and runs throughout the municipality. In addition, the Connecting Route links Župa dubrovačka with the Croatian Long Distance Trail towards Srđ above Dubrovnik, as well as with the Heart of Konavle Trail. This means there is a municipality-wide trail network alongside two named connections to other hiking trails. Conditions on the ground may change; check them before setting out on a specific hike.

Cultural history in the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka

The churches in the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka reflect different historical periods. Sv. Ilara in Mlini is mentioned in the Dubrovnik Statute of 1272 and was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1683. The dates mark different milestones: a written mention and a later rebuilding. Sv. Petra was built on Trapita Hill in the 16th century and offers views across Župa Bay. The medieval votive chapel of Sv. Ivana is located on the hill above Plat and is first mentioned in 1366. Sv. Nikole in Soline is characterised by a Gothic building phase from the 14th and 15th centuries, as well as an extension from the 18th century.

Other evidence in the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka ranges from crafts to archaeology. Mlini was a historic centre of milling; one of the former mills is still well preserved. Goričina, between Kupari and Srebreno, was once a settlement and a harbour. Fragments of Roman amphorae, ceramics and coins have been found there. Amphorae, urns and coins of Roman emperors were discovered in Srebreno, demonstrating the historical continuity of the area. Spiona, the oldest archaeological site in Plat, preserves traces of the Illyrians and Romans.

The history of travel and living tradition are also part of Općina Župa Dubrovačka. Kupari is the oldest tourist resort in Župa; the first hotel there was built in 1920. KUD Marko Marojica preserves the cultural heritage and Župa dances, and performs folk dances in traditional Župa costumes. This work has been ongoing since 1976.

Discover more destinations: Soline, Brgat, Petrača, Plat, Srebreno, Mlini, Čelopeci, Kupari

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