Slano

Croatia, Southern Dalmatia

SLANO, a village and small harbour in the bay of the same name; 37.5 km northwest of Dubrovnik. Farming, olive-growing, viniculture, fruit-growing, tobacco, herbs (sage, laurel, woodworm), fishing and tourism are chief occupations. Slano lies on the main road (M2, E65). Yachts can anchor in the small protected Banja cove. Anchoring-ground for larger yachts lies off the entrance in the cove, to the southwest of Cape Gornji. The area of Slano was populated already in the prehistoric period (ruins of a hill-fort and tumuli on the nearby hills) and in the ancient times (a Roman castrum on the hill Gradina; early Christian sarcophagi, today exhibited in front of the Franciscan church).

Weather

12 °C

Currently

Pressure: 1007 hPa
Humidity: 64 %
Wind: 2 m/s
UV index: 2

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Practical information

We recommend: not storing valuables in cars, not taking them to the beach, locking accommodation units and closing windows, following traffic regulations especially in the village, driving carefully in the rain.

History and monuments

Slano was part of the Republic of Dubrovnik from the 14th century and as such was the seat of the Dubrovnik governor, his residence was rebuilt in the 19th century. The summer house of the Bosnian noble Ohmučević family, as well as several churches, have been preserved in the place.

Excursions in the region Slano

▪Bacinska lakes▪Dubrovník▪Malostons Gulf on boat▪Waterfalls Kravica

Swimming and beach Slano

Located in a deep bay, Slano has a number of nice pebble beaches. The beach at the Osmine Hotel was awarded the so-called Blue Flag.