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If you like long bike rides in nature, want to explore astonishing landscapes and train at the same time, this is the ideal tour for you. Together with a local guide you will explore the Konavle valley, get to know its natural beauties and historical sights, taste local specialties and improve your fitness! |
Description
This tour has two optional itineraries, both of which take full advantage of scenic Konavle Valley and differ only in fitness level.
The first itinerary starts at historic Zvekovica Railway Station and proceeds through the picturesque Konavle Valley. We’ll ride through some fantastic wineyards, famous for the production of old Dubrovnik Malvasia white vine and Merlot wines. Our bike tour then takes us to Pridvorje, an enchanting village amidst river and springs, poplars, plane-trees, and mulberries. Pridvorje is famous for its pilgrimage sanctuary at Franciscan Monastery of St Blaise built in 1429, and a small museum with artefacts found in this area. From Pridvorje our ride takes us to source of river Ljuta, great place to see the beauty of nature on its own. Now is time to have tasty lunch at Konoba Vinica where you can choose between meat, vegan and vegetarian plate. After we shall return to our starting point.
If you’re an experienced cyclist who wants a bit of a challenge, our tour will go on ascending, cca 5 km, average grade 6%, to historic Soko Kula (Falcon Fortress). It is the largest and the most important fortress from the times of the Dubrovnik Republic. This magnificent fortress was built to adapt to the natural rock cliffs upon which it was constructed, for which reason the color of its stone blends in with its surroundings: a perfect place for a photo-stop before going to have a lunch.
After returning to the starting point of this bike tour, you will have the opportunity to relax your muscles after cycling in the sea on the nearby beach in Cavtat. You can spend the afternoon on the beach and enjoy the sun, sea, pine trees, cypresses... Later we will take you back to your hotel.
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Itinerary
• 08:30- guest pick-up
• 09:00- arrival at starting point, bike fitting, safety briefing
• 09:30- start of the tour
• 11:30/12:00-lunch
• 13:00/13:30-return (depending on your itinerary choice)
• 14:00/14:30-return to the starting point
• 14:30-17:00- free time on beach in Cavtat
• 17:00 – return to the hotel
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