“ Eggs from the coop , vegetables from the garden , even wine crafted from the vineyard ’ s grapes — every bite from a Konavle table is farm fresh and locally-sourced . ”
dumplings , cream , and liqueur . Eggs from the coop , vegetables from the garden , even wine crafted from the vineyard ’ s grapes — every bite from a Konavle table is farm fresh and locally-sourced . Visitors often remark that the fact that it ’ s coming fresh from these big family gardens , combined with their own participation in the process of preparing the meal , makes the dishes all the more flavorful .
When it comes time to leave the village , you may realize that the Konavle Valley will never truly leave you . Spending time with people who strive to maintain a firm intergenerational coexistence , have a high level of selfsufficiency as most of their food is still grown on their own property , and showcase a skillful blend of traditional and modern lifestyles will open your eyes to what is possible in our world — even if it is simply maintaining a little herb garden on a kitchen windowsill or passing along a family recipe to a grandchild . The harmony between nature and family is perhaps the most priceless gift to take home from your time in rural Konavle .
Left : Ivo Botaro prepares the famous peka : a meat stew cooked under a bellshaped dome .
A finished peka with meat and dumplings .
Left : Konavle is often likened to Tuscany , and you may feel transported to Italy when presented with a spread of cured meats and cheeses .
Experience A Day in the Life in the Konavle Valley during our Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece Small Ship Adventure .
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