Trsteno Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located in Trsteno, which is located about 20 km from Dubrovnik. It is the oldest and the only arboretum in the Croatian part of the Mediterranean. The Renaissance and the unique richness is seen combining natural and cultural heritage. Trsteno near Dubrovnik

Mljet is called the green island, because of its lush vegetation, and by many it's the most beautiful island of the Adriatic. National park was declared in 1960, especially because of indented coastline, distinctive vegetation and cultural heritage. National park "Mljet"

Lastovo Islands

Nature Park "Lastovsko otočje" is the only natural park in the Dubrovnik area. Emphasized the beauty of small islands and bays, and it's a favorite destination for sailors. Nature Park Lastovo

Geomorphological monuments are also expressed in the Dubrovnik area. For all visitors who are interested in such forms of natural beauty, we recommend visiting "Djurovića" or "Gromačka" caves, as well as other less well-known caves. Caves and caving in the vicinity of Dubrovnik.

Along with other beauties in the Dubrovnik area, significant are forest parks too, located on the islands Kolocep and Korcula, the Peljesac peninsula, near Metkovic. The diversity of plant species is reason enough to visit for all nature lovers. Forest Park in the Dubrovnik area.

In the wider Dubrovnik area, there are many significant and specific landscapes. The beauty of "Konavle Palace" and "River Dubrovačke", and places on the nearby islands of Korčula and Mljet are difficult to describe in words. See significant landscapes of the Dubrovnik area.

District of Dubrovnik is rich in natural beauty and animal species. Special category consists  protected nature reserves. Nature reserve in the Dubrovnik area