Peljesac

Orebić is port town and municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county in Croatia. It is located on the Pelješac peninsula. Orebić is directly across a strait from the town of Korčula, located on the island of the same name. Ferries service the two towns frequently.

Important to the region are its tourist attractions. The Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Angels is a popular attraction. Visitors are also drawn to the Mount of Saint Elijah (Croatian brdo Sv. Ilija) located behind the town which offers a good view of the island of Korčula and the Adriatic Sea.

According to the 2001 census there were 4165 people in the municipality of Orebić.
Orebic is situated on the south-western part of the Peljesac peninsula, in county of Dubrovnik - Croatia. It lies at the bottom of the St. Elias hill (Sv. Ilija 961 m.). This picturesque sunny townlet was the town of sea captains and a sailors. Many documents and various articles from its famous seafaring past can be found in the Maritime museum.
Orebic offers to its visitors pure environment, untouched nature with hundred years old pines and cypress trees almond trees, agavas and flowers. Long sandy beaches and numerous small bays with crystal clear sea - water. On the hill above Orebic there is the Franciscan Monastery (1470) dominating the scenery and housing the museum. Tourists are offered an impressive and memorable view from here to Orebic, Korcula and unique beauty of this region.So welcome to Orebic- Croatia - have a memorable holiday here.

There are also taverns and cafes with great service, great food and famous local wines as Dingac, Postup and Peljesac.
Traditional hospitality in Orebic remains attractive factor for tourists who like to spend their holidays surrounded by beauty.

 



 

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