“A beautiful peaceful estate. The olive oil tasting was a highlight of our trip to Dubrovnik.”
Laptalo Agro Tourism
A homely atmosphere and pleasant ambience with a rich offer of authentic dishes, homemade liqueurs, wines and sweets — the recipe for the rest you have dreamed of. Premium accommodation, excellent gastronomy and pristine nature are just some of the reasons to visit us. Book your stay today.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve traditional olive cultivation while developing sustainable rural tourism rooted in family heritage, local food, and responsible land use.
Traditional Olive Farming
Generations of care in our Dalmatian olive groves.
Sustainable Agriculture
Responsible land use that protects soil and biodiversity.
Local Food Production
Seasonal ingredients from our estate and neighbours.
Rural Tourism
Authentic hospitality rooted in agricultural life.
Family Heritage
A living tradition passed down through generations.
Community Value
Supporting local employment and rural development.
Olive Oil Production
From grove to bottle — every step honours tradition and quality.
1
Olive Grove
Centuries-old trees in terraced Dalmatian groves.
2
Wine Production
Hand-picked grapes from our vineyards and traditional production of red and white wine in the family cellar, using recipes passed down through generations.
3
Selection
Only the finest olives chosen for pressing.
4
Cold Pressing · Wine Production
Mechanical cold extraction of olive oil to preserve nutrients, alongside grape harvest and winemaking following traditional family methods.
5
Storage
Protected in stainless steel until bottling.
6
Bottling
Bottled fresh to capture peak flavour.
7
Tasting
Experience the result of our craft firsthand.
Our Agricultural Heritage
From family tradition to agro-tourism — a journey rooted in the land.
Generations
Family Tradition
Our family has tended this land for generations, preserving Dalmatian agricultural customs.
Established
Olive Groves
Ancient olive trees and dry stone walls shape the character of our estate.
Each Autumn
Harvest
Hand-picked olives at peak ripeness, continuing time-honoured harvest rituals.
Cold Pressed
Olive Oil Production
Fresh olives pressed within hours to preserve flavour and quality.
Sustainability
Responsible stewardship of land, water, and community.
Preserving Olive Groves
Protecting ancient trees and traditional cultivation methods.
Responsible Water Use
Efficient irrigation and respect for natural water cycles.
Local Ingredients
Short supply chains supporting regional producers.
Traditional Dry Stone Walls
Maintaining UNESCO-recognised landscape heritage.
Biodiversity
Wild herbs, native plants, and natural pest balance.
Reduced Waste
Composting, recycling, and mindful resource use.
Local Employment
Creating year-round work in rural Dalmatia.
Rural Development
Tourism that strengthens, not replaces, agriculture.
Discover Laptalo Agro
Estate, gastronomy and accommodation — all in one place in the heart of Gromača.
The Estate
The estate is set in a peaceful natural environment, sheltered by centuries-old oaks and laurel bushes, in the very heart of Gromača.
Gastro
The family today offers authentic specialities in the idyll of the old home and the spirit of times past in the stone Konoba, an authentic setting of the old building.
Accommodation
Villa Kate — a 250-year-old stone villa with 4 bedrooms, outdoor pool, Mediterranean garden and playground, for up to 8 guests in the heart of Gromača.
Villa Kate
A renovated 250-year-old stone villa of 187 m² in Gromača — 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an outdoor pool in a 500 m² Mediterranean garden, for up to 8 guests.
187 m² · up to 8 guests · 4 bedrooms
Outdoor pool 33 m² (May–Oct)
Mediterranean garden 500 m²
2 fully equipped kitchens
Free private parking
Free WiFi indoors and outdoors
Covered terrace & barbecue
Playground · concierge
Gastro Offer
Authentic specialities in the idyll of the old home — stone Konoba seating 50, open year-round by appointment.
- Stone Konoba
- Home-grown products
- Authentic dishes
- Estate olive oil
- Traditional Dalmatian cuisine
Opening Hours
The Konoba is open year-round by appointment only. Seating for 50 guests.
Make a Reservation
Experiences & Services
Discover the estate through guided experiences and authentic encounters.
Olive Oil Tasting
Guided tasting of our estate oils.
45 min
Guided Olive Grove Walk
Walk through our groves with a family guide.
1 hour
Restaurant Reservation
Reserve a table for an authentic meal.
Private Dinner
Exclusive dining experience on the estate.
Evening
Villa Stay
Book Villa Kate for your countryside retreat.
Local Product Purchase
Take home olive oil and local products.
Family Events
Celebrate special occasions in a rural setting.
Service Inquiry
Gallery
Moments from our groves, kitchen, villa, and countryside.
Guest Reviews
What our guests say about their stay and experiences.
“Villa Kate exceeded expectations. Private, spacious, and surrounded by olive trees. Perfect family retreat.”
“Authentic Dalmatian food with incredible olive oil. You can feel the love and tradition in every dish.”
Location & Arrival
Find us in the peaceful countryside near Dubrovnik.
Gromača 56, 20235 Zaton, Dubrovnik
- Distance from Dubrovnik
- ~15 km
- Distance from Airport
- ~25 km
- Free on-site parking available.
- Accessible by paved road. Follow GPS to our estate entrance.
- Check-in instructions provided upon booking confirmation.
Welcome!
GROMAČA — a beautiful village in the Dubrovnik hinterland, set on green hills of Mediterranean vegetation with views of the blue Adriatic Sea.
It hides a beautiful stone house built from hand-cut stone in the time of the Dubrovnik Republic. The house today bears the name VILLA KATE and the true wealth of tradition and heritage of the LAPTALO family.
Scents and flavours, folk costumes, songs and dances, gourmet treats prepared from home-grown products, handicrafts, olive oil, wine, whisked eggs, domestic animals — all this is just a few kilometres from the old city centre.
In a fully restored old Dubrovnik coastal house, with a beautiful approach overgrown with lavender, immortelle and rosemary, our kind hosts will welcome you with open hearts and wide smiles, offering a drop of rakija and dried fig — the traditional welcome of our region.
Plan Your Stay at Laptalo Agro
Experience olive oil, local food, and peaceful countryside living at Villa Kate.
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