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Pelješac Peninsula, Dalmatia



peljesac_peninsula_dalmatiaPelješac peninsula is located about 50 km west of the city of Dubrovnik. Peninsula looks more like an island because it is with only a small part linked to the mainland. It is 65 km long, while its widest part only 7 km. Pelješac Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Dalmatia, and the second largest on the Croatian Adriatic, just behind the Istrian Peninsula.
The closest airport to the peninsula Peljesac is Dubrovnik airport. If you are coming from the direction of Split, Pelješac can be reached by ferry from Ploče to Trpanj (place on the peninsula). Dalmatia ferry, timetables and prices can be found on Jadrolinija. Name of the ferry that runs from Ploče  to Trpanj is Pelješanka. Pelješac peninsula is also connected with the Korcula island. Passenger boat from Orebic on the Peljesac peninsula runs every hour to Korcula island, and the ride takes 15 about minutes.

peljesac_peninsula_orebicPelješac apartments, private accommodation and hotels are available for staying during your vacation on this beautiful peninsula. Hotels on the peninsula are: Hotel Bellevue Orebić Pelješac, Hotel Orsan Orebić Pelješac, Grand Hotel Orebić Pelješac, Indijan Hotel Orebić Pelješac, Hotel Faraon Trpanj Pelješac and Hotel Commodore Perna Peljesac.
Pelješac peninsula is famous for its beautiful unspoiled nature. It is relatively unpopulated, there is only about 9 000 inhabitants. The population of the peninsula mostly engaged in fishing, tourism, shellfish farming and salt production. We highlight the wines Postup and Dingač, because are excellent, have always been produced on the peninsula, and are known throughout the world.
The beaches on Pelješac are numerous and beautiful, mostly pubble and sandy. Some of the beaches that are truly worth a visit are: beach Prapratno, beach Vodice, beach Duba, beach Trstenica, beach Dingač, beach Mirce...
peljesac-peninsulaOn the Peljesac peninsula, there are numerous walking paths and trails for hiking, biking and trekking. For those visitors looking for challenges, we recommend climbing the highest peak of the Peljesac St. Elijah (961 m), offering a magnificent view of the islands Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet.


Places on the Pelješac Peninsula:

Orebic - the largest town on Pelješac, situated in the south - western part of the peninsula. From the beach in Orebic we especially recommend beach Trstenica. Orebić is connected by the ferryboat to the Korcula island. In Orebić is located the largest number of hotels on the peninsula. Accommodation in Orebić is also available in private apartments, houses and rooms. If you want camping  in Orebic there are three campsites: Camping Dalmatia Orebic, Camping Nevio Orebic, Camping Orebic main beach.

Trpanj - located on the northern coast of Pelješac peninsula, facing the mainland. Trpanj is connected by ferry to town Ploče on mainland, from where you can reach Orebic and Korcula island. Trpanj has beautiful sandy beaches, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. Beside hotel Faraon in Trpanj accommodation is possible in  private apartments, houses and rooms.

peljesac_peninsula_stonSton - a small picturesque town on the Pelješac peninsula. Ston is the first town on the peninsula if you are coming from Dubrovnik direction. It is known for its walls that surround it, the production of oysters in Ston Channel and pans where salt products for centuries. Nearby is the famous sandy beach Prapratno which is a favorite beach of all visitors of Stone. Near the beach Prapratno is campsite. Ston does not have hotels, but accommodation is possible by friendly owners of private  Ston apartments, houses and rooms.

Other places on Pelješac peninsula: Janjina, Lovište, Viganj, Kučište, Trstenik, Prapratno, Žuljana, Podobuće, Duba, Vrkvice ,Drače, Kuna, Oskorušno, Vrućica, Potomje and Postup.

Pelješac Peninsula Map


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