Zaton is a settlement hidden inside of the well protected, scenic bay situated only 8 km north of Dubrovnik. The settlement consists of two villages: Veliki Zaton and Mali Zaton. They are connected with a unique, several kilometres long promenade. You can reach them from Dubrovnik by bus; they are 20 minutes ride away. If you are looking for a peaceful vacation away from the summer crowds and big hotels, Zaton is the perfect place for you. Its soothing scenery with beautiful, intact beaches and thick pinewood shade makes you forget all the troubles in the world, if only for a short time.
Zaton has been a place for vacation since the early times of the Republic of Ragusa in the early 15th century. Almost every noble Dubrovnik family had their summerhouse built in Zaton. Although many of those beautiful renaissance houses were devastated during the Serbian aggression, some of them have been preserved or restored. Today they are an important part of Zaton’s tourist offer.
When in Zaton, it is recommended to visit Vrelo, a local wellspring of drinkable water that used to power the old mills.
Mali Zaton is a perfect place for adventurers and campers who are looking for a safe haven to spend the night in their tents and sleeping bags. If you are looking for more comfortable accommodation, there are several private apartments in the area. There are a few shops and small restaurants in the settlement along with the public beach.
A beautiful promenade leads from Mali Zaton to Veliki Zaton, the bigger of the two settlements. Although there are no big hotels in the area, accommodation in lovely private rooms or apartments is always available. Friendly and obliging hosts will provide you with necessary instructions on how to pleasantly spend your vacation while in Zaton. You can find numerous shops, a supermarket and a bakery in Veliki Zaton along with a lot of charming restaurants where you can taste delicious local specialities and quality wines. There are also several cafe bars, a post office and a tourist agency.
The coordinates will take you to the parish church of St. Stephen the Martyr which originates from 10-11th century. The legend says the King Stjepan Miroslav's (King of Dalmatia and Croatia) visit to Dubrovnik, initiated construction of several churches in honour of St. Stephen, including this church in Zaton.
On your arrival to the coordinates, you will find an information board giving you more details of church construction. You are looking to find in what year was the church remodelled? The year will equal ABCD (for example, if the church was remodelled in 2019 - A=2 B=0 C=1 D=9). In order to find the next clue, you need to solve the coordinate puzzle:
N42 (D-A) A. A (A+B) (C+D) E18 C. (D-A) (D-C) B
On your arrival to the coordinates, you will notice a small Church of Annunciation located in beautiful surroundings and with stunning views. just above the door, there is engraved information stating that the church was affected by the earthquake in year EFGH, it was later rebuilt in 1895 by the people of Zaton.
The cache is at the coordinates: N42 (F-2) E. (F-G) (H+E) (E+2) E18 (E+1). F (G+3) (H-3)
Walking to GZ: There are some visible paths leading towards the GZ, you can follow these, or you can follow your GPS. As it's a nature walk, there are some uneven surfaces and ground can be rocky. The walk is not pram friendly, smaller children may need some support.
The cache is a small tub containing few swapables, log and a pencil. When you find the cache (and if you are not claustrophobic), continue walking up the few steps and enjoy the beautiful scenery, fresh air and hopefully some sunshine too!
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