Two viewpoints offer different views across the Municipality of Dubrovačko Primorje. The summit of Neprobić is 963 metres above sea level; from there, the view stretches across Slano Bay, the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet, Pelješac and the Herzegovinian mountains. Gajina is in Gornji Majkovi, at an altitude of 420 metres. From there, you can see the Pelješac Peninsula, Mljet National Park, the Elaphiti Islands and the Strait of Otranto. The views overlap at Pelješac, Mljet and the Elaphiti Islands. Neprobić also offers a view of Slano Bay and the Herzegovinian mountains, while Gajina offers a view of the Strait of Otranto.

Views and trails

Gajina is best reached on foot or by bicycle. There is a rest area and a self-service bicycle station near the viewpoint. As these facilities may change, it is best to check their condition before your visit. An interactive map is available for the hiking and cycling trails between Banići, Slano and Majkovi. These named locations provide clear reference points for this trail area.

A different aspect of nature awaits you at Lokve in Majkovi: the area was declared Croatia’s first herpetological reserve to protect the population of European pond turtles. This links the landscape to a specific conservation mission. Nature lovers will find another way to appreciate the region’s distinctive features here, alongside its viewpoints.

You can also explore the surroundings of the Rotonda in Ošlje on foot. The Rotonda is accessible by car; afterwards, you can walk through the surrounding grassland, which is bordered by dry-stone walls. The viewpoints, trails and protected natural areas each offer something different, without requiring you to follow a set itinerary.

Traces of history

The “Vlaško greblje” site in Smokovljani comprises four stećci: one chest-shaped and three gabled tombstones. The stećci feature decorations in the form of semicircular blind arcades, as well as vine and rope friezes. Here, you can appreciate the forms of the tombstones and their ornamental details together.

The Rotonda in Ošlje is a circular building with eight apses arranged on the outside and inside. It is one of only two buildings of this type in Croatia. With its circular form and apses, it offers a different architectural focus from the tombstones at Vlaško greblje: here, the design of a building takes centre stage, while there, the focus is on the form and decoration of individual stećci.

The Linđo dance tradition is also part of the cultural heritage of Dubrovačko primorje. It was recognised as intangible cultural heritage on 19 October 2011. This dated recognition provides a specific cultural and historical reference point alongside the visible buildings and funerary monuments.

Local produce and encounters

Oysters of the Ostrea species, renowned for their excellent quality, have traditionally been cultivated in Bistrina Bay in the Malostonski Channel. This offers a distinct way to experience the region: the focus here is on a locally rooted production tradition, rather than a viewpoint or building.

At the House of Honey in Majkovi, visitors can taste various types of honey and bee products, as well as observe a bee colony. This experience differs clearly from oyster production in Bistrina: here, tasting and observing a bee colony are part of the visit, while Bistrina is known for the traditional production of oysters in the Malostonski Channel.

Finding your way on the water

Slano also offers practical information for boat travellers. The harbour provides water and electricity services for vessels. The public port of Janska in Slano can accommodate boats with a draught of up to four metres.

Discover more destinations: Slano, Štedrica, Banići, Ošlje, Doli, Topolo, Mravinca, Majkovi

For the wider travel overview: Dubrovnik-Neretva County.