In the South of Croatia, halfway from Split and Dubrovnik, lies the peninsula of Peljesac. With its surface of 355 km2 and its length of 70 km, it is the biggest peninsula in Dalmatia. Peljesac is connected to the mainland in the town of Ston, and it thus belongs to the Dubrovnik-Neretva county. Peljeski kanal (channel of Peljesac), which is 1270 m long, separates the peninsula from the island of Korcula. What makes Peljesac special and attractive to tourists are: clear sea, peaceful bays, gravel and sand beaches, nearby archipelago consisting of 50 islands and islets, friendly hosts, preserved nature and agreeable climate. Peljesac is also one of the warmest places in the Croatian coastal area with its 2600 sunny hours per year. Due to such favourable conditions it is no wonder that Peljesac is known for its olive-growing and viticulture. It is difficult to imagine someone visiting the biggest peninsula in Dalmatia and not seeing its vineyards or tasting its top-quality vines like “Dingač”, which is one of the best of Croatian red vines, or “Postup” and “Plavac”.
Peljesac is also known as a destination for tourists who enjoy sports – water sports are very popular, especially surfing, but many are interested in climbing and cycling as well. Those who wish for a more active holiday usually choose to visit and surf on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Adriatic, the Viganj beach, which is surrounded with pine forest. While the mountain of Sveti Ilija is famous for being ideal for mountain climbing and for its beautiful view on the island of Korcula and the Adriatic Sea; one of the most beloved routes for cyclists and pedestrians is the
walking area that stretches from Viganj to the town of Orebic. One of the places we highly recommend you to visit is also Ston, which is known for its rich history, cultivation of shells, and for it longest city walls in Europe, which were built so as to protect Peljesac by separating it from the mainland. The town of Drače is situated on the northern part of the peninsula and it is known for its beautiful beaches that attract many tourists in the summertime. On the southwestern side of Peljesac, opposite the town of Korcula and on the slopes of the Sveti Ilija mountain, lies the town of Orebic which is known for it Maritime Museum, but also for its port from where ferries connect Peljesac with the island of Korcula. A small port of Duba is famous for its tranqullity and for its beautiful beach. On the northwestern side of the peninsula lies Trpanj, known for its beautiful beaches, preserved nature and medicinal mud.