Explore Mlini Beach
With the best beaches in Dubrovnik, Mlini Bay is a great place to stay, with its stunning and plentiful beaches and pretty little harbour – It has a nice selection of restaurants and cosy bars plus water taxi’s to Dubrovnik Old Town and the sandy beaches of the Elafiti Islands – Mlini also has plenty of water sports and activities if you are restless!
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Well Connected – Mlini Bay Location
Mlini is only approximately a 15-20 minute transfer from Dubrovnik airport so it’s easy to get to and you can get on and start your holiday! Mlini is also only approx. 15 minutes drive from the world famous, ancient walled city of Dubrovnik so you can sight-see, shop or eat in the wonderful old town.
The good thing about Mlini is that it has everything and there is no need to move if you don’t want to – you can also catch a bus, water taxi or cab easily into the old town of Dubrovnik so there are plenty of options…
Mlini Beaches – some of the Best in the Dubrovnik Area
Mlini is a fantastic location if you want beaches! We think it has the best beaches in Dubrovnik. The bay scallops all around a large natural bay which encompasses Mlini old village and harbour, right around to Srebreno. There are little beaches all around the bay and plenty of pine trees for shade. There ae a good variety of beaches too – some shallow with sandy bottomed bays and shade, perfect for families with young children. Another with four poster beds and waiter service on the beach with lounge bar music and DJ sets. There are terraces and fishing boat quays with steps into the sea and sun loungers and beautiful coves. Take your pick!
Activities in Mlini Bay
There are some lovely activities in Mlini Bay. Of course, the sea is on your doorstep so there are plenty of water based activities. Swimming in the shallow, turquoise water is wonderful. Snorkelling is also a nice activity to try. There is also a great Kayaking company in Mlini that can take you out to nearby Supetar Island or along the coast to some beautiful hidden bays! Find out more here. You can also hop on a boat to take you to Dubrovnik’s own idyllic Elafiti Islands (3 Islands Cruise, Fish Picnic) which makes for a wonderful day out. And there are also frequent Boats into Dubrovnik Old Town harbour, Lokrum Island and up and down the coast (see below). If you’d like to really explore the local coastline then we’d rely recommend hiring a boat with your own skipper, for a half or full day.
You can also hire jet ski’s and paedalo’s and in the main summer months there is usually a big inflatable play park floating on the sea to exhaust children and teenagers, while you sit and relax in a sea edge cafe with a drink in the shade. Likewise for smaller children, there are various children’s play areas dotted around the bay, invariably next to cafe’s.
One particular children’s park is made of lots of logs to climb around on and is under the shade of the pine trees. It’s a great place for a longer stay and right next to Puntizela Restaurant. Located just above a beautiful little beach, it’s the perfect place to base yourself for a day!
For those who like to keep up the fitness on holiday, Mlini is a great place for that morning or evening run. You can run all around the bay and since cars are restricted in most parts of the bay, it’s a nice route. There is a fitness park in the middle of the bay for a few exercises too. Just be careful of all the tempting eateries along the way! There’s also tennis and the Spa at the Sheraton Hotel.
Watch the new promo video for Mlini Bay! Beautiful aerial views of the villas in Mlini…
Restaurants & Bars in Mlini
There are a lovely selection of restaurants in Mlini – just wander around the bay and you’ll find water-side eateries and restaurants, snack bars and more formal restaurants. Restaurant Lanterna on the old harbour in Old Mlini is wonderful – enjoy fresh sea food and local wine and picturesque, sea edge sunsets with the beautiful colours reflecting off the water. Have an aperitif next door at relaxed Hogar and watch the fish boats bobbing in the marina. Make sure you pop into popular ‘Gusar’ – the Pirate Bar for some shade and a coffee or something stronger – it has a great atmosphere and is quite hard to leave! Further on around the bay in either direction you’ll find more sea edge eateries with wonderful sea views.
Water Taxi (Boat Line) to Dubrovnik Old Town, Cavtat & Lokrum Island
Why not hop on a boat into Dubrovnik Old Town? Or down the coast to Cavtat? Or how about over to nearby Lokrum Island? Here is the Timetable for Water Taxis (Boat Line) from Dubrovnik Old Town Port
There is usually one boat back from Dubrovnik in the late evening, but only during peak season – July, August.
*If you are looking at the timetable before the season starts, be aware that the operator may decide to add more times to the schedule, but they only decide this at the beginning of summer. So please be aware that this schedule might change.
Supermarkets
Mlini and adjoining Srebreno are not short on supermarkets! Probably the most useful one if you are staying in the bay is the Super Konzum at the Sub City Mall just behind the Sheraton Hotel at the Srebreno end of the bay. There s also a Lidl, a Kaufland, and a Metro within a few minutes drive plus a few smaller Studenac grocery shops dotted around the bay. You can find more information about Mlini Supermarkets here…
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