Močići: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Močići combines visible traces of a long history with a distinctive village character. Among its notable features is an in situ Roman mithraeum, a sanctuary dedicated to Mithras located in a natural half-cave. Archaeological evidence dates it to the period between the 3rd and the mid-4th century. Močići was established as a village in the 15th century.

Those choosing Močići as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture and History

Mala Gospa, a family chapel belonging to the Kocelj family from the 15th or 16th century, stands in Močići. It is regarded as the preserved private chapel of a Dubrovnik noble family within a country estate complex. The historic village character also includes nine stone crosses known as Križi svetog Antuna, dating from 1762 to the mid-19th century. These crosses served as stations during the traditional blessing of the fields in Močići. They were erected at elevated locations beside local roads, offering views across the surrounding fields.

Village Character

Močići is considered a picturesque village with groves and wooded areas. The village houses are regarded as examples of the classic architecture of Konavle. Traditional houses feature stone arches, terraces, stairs, carved stone thresholds, thick foundation walls, and enclosing stone walls.

Hiking and Cycling

Močići is a stop on the 8-kilometre Cavtat–Močići–Čilipi hiking trail. The route includes the mithraeum, the traditional stone crosses, branches leading to swimming areas on the cliffs of Konavle, endemic plants, and wild-growing aromatic vegetation. The trail is described as suitable for recreational hikers.

The Cavtat–Močići–Čilipi cycling route is 9.5 kilometres long and has a total elevation gain of 230 metres. It is suitable for trekking and mountain bikes, is designed as a one-way route, and combines paved and gravel surfaces. It is signposted for cyclists; its starting point is at the Cavtat bus station.

More village pages: Zastolje, Stravča, Mihanići, Drvenik, Čilipi, Pridvorje, Popovići, Poljice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Općina Konavle.