Viganj is a small village and a port, situated on the southern side of the Peljesac peninsula. Viganj is ideal for surfers because of its 260 sunny days per year which offer very favourable conditions for anyone enjoying this sport. The combination of mistral wind and a crystally clear sea further helps the admirers of surfing, thus succeeding in atrracting people from all over Europe. The beach is 500 m long, and for years now the Croatian competition in surfing is held in Viganj. Besides the spacious main beach in Viganj, other smaller beaches could prove to be ideal for those who enjoy more peaceful surroundings. Professional athletes, as well as recreational ones, can often be found in Viganj since it offers them preseved nature. In the village a school for surfing and diving can be found, numerous coffee places, cocktail bars, restaurants with a rich offer of traditional Dalmatian plates. Viganj is situated only 3 km from the island of Korcula with which it is connected daily via ferryline. Dubrovnik, which is about 100 km away, can be visited, or the National Park Mljet which is situated about 30 km from Viganj. There is also a excursion site on the mountain of Sveti Ilija (961 m). The gothic church of Sv. Mihovil is also very known, and according to the Greek legend – Ulysees had used Viganj as an anchorage for his galley.