Easter in Primorje 2025

This weekend, April 12 and 13, in Dubrovnik Primorje, the tradition of celebrating Easter and the region's rich cultural heritage continues with the event "Easter in Primorje 2025," organized by the City of Dubrovnik and the Dubrovnik Tourist Board. This vibrant two-day program offers a wide range of activities for all generations—from cycling and hiking tours, races and traditional village games, to musical performances and creative workshops—all in the spirit of preserving local customs and traditions.
The program kicks off on Saturday, April 12, with the active "On the Paths of Our Ancestors" walking and cycling tour. Participants can choose between two routes starting from Mrčevo—either towards Gornji Majkovi or Mravinjac—combining natural beauty, the scents of spring, and stories from the past. The 16-kilometre cycling route and the 7-kilometre walking route will be led by expert guides, with organized transport provided. Registration is open until Friday, April 11.
On the same day, the Triathlon Club Dubrovnik will organize a race along the Mrčevo–Riđica–Mrčevo route. Meanwhile, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the "Lokva na Mrčevu" event will take place at the village pond in Mrčevo. Visitors can enjoy traditional craft workshops, Easter egg decorating and toy-making demonstrations, the preparation of heritage dishes, and an exhibition of folk costumes. The program also features a competition for the most beautifully decorated (pengana) eggs, performances by folk ensembles and young local performers, as well as a market with local products from family farms.

 

On Sunday, April 13, the most cheerful part of the program takes place—village games in Osojnik, starting at 3 PM. Traditional contests for children, women, and men always bring smiles and revive the community spirit, with DJ Vjeverica spinning the tunes. At 5 PM, there will be an awards ceremony followed by a concert by the Taliri band, bringing the day to a joyful close with dancing under the open sky.
As part of the event, several family-run rural households are also preparing special Easter menus. Musladin rural household (Ljubač), Agrotourism Laptalo (Gromača), and Konoba Knez (Pobrežje) will be serving traditional Easter dishes by prior reservation, offering guests an authentic experience of a Primorje-style Easter.

Free transportation is provided by Libertas buses on both days so everyone can enjoy the full program. On Saturday, buses to Mrčevo depart from Pile at 8 AM and again at 10 AM, while on Sunday, buses to Osojnik depart from Pile at 2 PM.

The full schedule and event timetable can be found in the event program.