Landscape
Prevlaka is located in the southernmost part of the cadastral area of Vitaljina. At Ponta Oštro, the peninsula forms the western entrance to the Bay of Kotor. It is 2.5 kilometres long and has two bays, steep coastal cliffs, and a highest point of 65 metres.
The hill of Sv. Spas rises about 50 metres above the field. Fertile land lies nearby; at the same time, the hill has a high summit with defensive characteristics.
Those who have chosen Vitaljina as their travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.
History and Culture
Illyrian and Hellenistic pottery fragments found at Sv. Spas in the 1970s confirm the existence of an Iron Age settlement there. Vitaljina is also home to the older Church of St. Saviour, which was built in the 15th century as a single-nave structure with a semicircular apse and an unusually high bell gable. Side chapels were added in the 17th century.
Next to the churches of St. Saviour lies a medieval stećak cemetery. One of the decorated stećak stones was moved to a location below the newer cemetery. The settlement of Vitoš grad from Roman times is also associated with Vitaljina; it is believed to have been located about 50 metres from the present-day Church of St. Saviour.
The Roman road Epidauro XX. Resinum ran through the area of Vitaljina. It connected Cavtat with the Sutorina Valley.
Culture and Routes
The “Dubrovačkim selima” road cycling tour reaches Vitaljina as its endpoint. A votive procession in the Konavle area travels about 11 kilometres through five hamlets before returning to the church.
Local Character
Livelihoods associated with Vitaljina include oil production and winegrowing.
