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If you need an excuse for a short hike, head from the harbor straight up the street away
from the water, following signs for the Church of Sv. Duh (Holy Spirit). After passing
through a humble residential zone, you'll arrive at a stout, fortress-like church, with raw-
stone walls. If it's open, poke inside to see the rough-and-tumble interior (desperate for a
renovation). The stairs to the right of the altar lead up to the rooftop, where you can see the
large, fertile valley that sits in the middle of this island. If you're tempted to ring the bell,
resist—locals ring it only when a member of the local community dies.
This sleepy little resort town—just 12 miles to the south, near the Montenegrin bor-
der—offers a milder alternative to bustling Dubrovnik. With its strategic location sheltered
inside a nearly 360-degree bay, this settlement was thriving long before there was a
Dubrovnik. The Greeks called it Epidaurus, while the Romans called it Epidaurum—but
these days, it's Cavtat (TSAV-taht). The town is best known as a handy spot to find a room
when Dubrovnik's booked up, and a fun excuse to take a cruise from Dubrovnik's Old Port.
Even those suffering from beach-resort fatigue will enjoy a side-trip to Cavtat, if they ap-
