For centuries the leasure life of Dubrovnik nobility took place in summer residences of Rijeka Dubrovačka, situated close to the sea, in beautiful surroundings which gave joy to the eye and great pleasure to the body and mind. The house of Gradi (also Gradić) was one of the oldest and one of the most recognized among the patrician families of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Today, with its facilities,
it offers a complete leasure experience to a family and their friends with its magical grounds, open and covered terraces, picturesque gardens and background sounds of birdsong and the sea lapping against the shore, accompanied by the scent of basil and lavander. In Villa Gradi you will experience history in vivo and feel like part of an old story which has lasted for five centuries. Villa offers accommodation to 11 guests in 6 bedrooms en suite with bath, living room, original kitchen and dining, summer kitchen and grill, large gloriet, several open terraces, cultivated gardens and off-road parking place. External stairs lead up to the swimming pool and whirlpool bath. Concrete beach and mooring place is in front of the house. All further services are available on request including boat charter, car rental, breakfast and dinner service, sailing boat, bicycle, sea-skiing. Some famous nobles of the House of Gradi were:
- Bazilije Gradić, bishop in Ston, author of the religious book from 1567, Libarze od dievstva, printed in Venice;
- Pera Gradić (1688-1771), Benedictine dramatist who took name Benedikta when she entered the st. Marymonasteryin Dubrovnik;
- Stjepan Gradić, (1613-1683), philosopher and diplomat in Rome titled Pater Patriae.
