Duba is a coastal town whose character can be seen in its varied stretches of shoreline: alongside a swimming cove, there are natural pebble and rocky areas, and parts of the planning area lie in designated protected areas. To understand the town, it is worth distinguishing these aspects: the swimming area answers a different question from the protected coastal landscape or the older settlement of Stara Duba. This makes it possible to assess Duba as a destination for a seaside stay without treating all its shores as alike.

Coast and Swimming Spots

Within Duba’s planning area, 697 metres of shoreline are mostly undeveloped, with stretches of pebble and rock. Duba Cove includes a swimming area with a prominent pebble beach. Behind the central natural pebble beach are olive groves; on the northern part of the Kremena peninsula, the coast remains almost entirely natural. Duba has both natural and developed beaches. A designated swimming area sits alongside other stretches of coast with a natural character.

The developed seaside beach in Duba can be accessed from both land and sea; its access has been adapted for people with reduced mobility. Please check conditions on site before relying on specific features. The central swimming area includes benches, waste bins, an access area and a sanitary facility; confirm their condition before your visit. In 2025, Duba’s swimming area received an excellent bathing-water quality rating under the EU Directive. This is a result for 2025, not a permanent guarantee.

Protected Areas and Townscape

Part of Duba lies within the Malostonski zaljev i Malo more special protection area; the planning area also forms part of the Neretva Delta bird protection area. These protected areas are a distinct aspect of the landscape, alongside the beaches. Check the applicable access rules on site; visitor restrictions may apply in the bird protection zone.

Stara Duba also offers a different perspective from the beach: the older settlement is designated as an area of environmental value and contains buildings of Mediterranean architectural typology. Those interested in townscapes will find an architectural point of reference here alongside the coastal landscape.

Getting There and Planning Your Stay

Road 69029 runs between Duba and Slivno Ravno on the D8. It serves as a landmark for your journey; road conditions can change. So check the latest road conditions before setting out. If you are considering Duba as a place to stay overnight, you can first decide whether a designated swimming area, the largely natural coastline or the older settlement should be the main focus of your stay.

In the wider destination of Općina Slivno

Općina Slivno is a coastal municipality in the Neretva Valley. Its coastline includes numerous coves and peninsulas, as well as several smaller islands. The municipality’s 22 kilometres of coastline stretch between the mouth of the Mala Neretva and Moračna Bay. The pebble coves along Slivno’s coast are considered peaceful and relaxing because of their relative distance from larger settlements.

In the wider destination of Općina Slivno, Rizman Winery offers tastings of wine and extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by local delicacies; arranging your visit in advance is advisable. In the Neretva destination, trips in traditional neretvanska lađa boats pass through narrow channels and waterways. In Klek, the Nonković Tower and the ruins of Smrdan-grad above the town date back to the 17th century. The necropolis with Stećak tombstones in Klek dates to the 14th century. The Stećak Gallery in Klek is a meeting place for visual, performing and other artists.

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