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Speed-learning English to Croatian Language Dictionary Learn Croatian with free multimedia mini-course DOWNLOAD SAINT JACOB'S SECRET GARDEN AND ITS NATURAL TREASURES View at hidden cave I invite you to take a sneak peak with me accross the place called Sveti Jakov (St. Jacob). This place has extremely nice sightseeing spots with the view at the Old Town, islands and the sea, caves and cliffs of this limestone area... Beautiful view at the Old Town Exploring the secret garden The road next to hotel Argentina is the starting point of the walking tour. The fence on the right side separates you from the picturesque view. The point until here is worthwhile seeing, but it should not be your goal. Your goal is to discover small iron gate, the entrance to the real treasure of Sveti Jakov. Doorway leading to the beach While going through the iron gate, it feels like entering the "secret garden". No car noise, only the ambience coloured with chirping of the birds, waves hitting the shore, breeze moving the branches of pine trees... The impression of this ambience is getting more vivid as you continue to move along a narrow path and down the old stone stairs. Fence under the pines marks the end of the secret garden as well as the beginning of a beautiful insight to the nature's creation, lagoon-like caves that from time to time give the shelter to adventurous boats, green island of Lokrum together with historical heritage of old Dubrovnik... View at Old Dubrovnik In summertime, stones and a pebbles under the fence represent a natural beach without a lot people because of its hidden location. The beach In search of Sveti Jakov... Take a walk from Ploče gate of the Old Town in direction of Banje beach. You will pass hotel Excelsior and should stop when you reach hotel Argentina. Road next to the hotel will point in the right direction. If you decide to take the bus, buses number 5 and 8 stop at the station exactly across the hotel Argentina. View at misterious castle In case you decide to explore Sveti Jakov and its secrets, good luck and enjoy the tour!