Trsteno, Slano and Ston: gardens, a quiet bay and the walls

This is the gentle way up the coast. The coast road north of Dubrovnik passes a Renaissance garden, a sheltered bay and finally Ston, one of the oldest salt-making towns on the Adriatic.

It is a good choice for people who like plants, history and lunch outdoors more than crowds.

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At a glance

Route: Trsteno Arboretum – Slano – Ston
Pick-up: Your accommodation in Dubrovnik
Duration: 6 h
Price from: €381 per vehicle
Vehicles: Seat Alhambra, up to 6 passengers · VW Passat, up to 4 (luggage checked first)

Trsteno Arboretum
Ston walls

The plan for the day

Trsteno Arboretum
The garden of a Dubrovnik noble family, laid out at the end of the 15th century above the sea. Two huge plane trees stand in the village square at the entrance.
Slano
A deep, calm bay with a small harbour and a few places for coffee. A good stop for a short walk by the water.
Ston
The town walls climb the hill above the salt pans, which are still worked by hand in summer. Walk a stretch of the walls, then have lunch in Ston or Mali Ston.

Good to know

The arboretum and the Ston walls both charge an entrance fee. On hot days walk the walls in the morning or late afternoon, and bring water.

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