Peninsula Peljesac

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Peljeac is an peninsula near Dubrovnik and is located in southern Dalmatia, and its architecture shows traces of history left by a variety of cultures. Ston walls connect Mali Ston and Ston, which are known for their rich history and old stone core, and the walls were built to Peljesac separated from the mainland and protect. Ston is known for salt pans from the time of the Dubrovnik Republic, which works today, but also by breeding site various shells, which you can taste in the Ston restaurants. Peljesac is by Istria with 350 sq. km the second largest peninsula in Croatia. It is about 70 miles long and only a few kilometres wide. The strategically important for Peljesac is access to its ports and the only connection to the mainland over Dubrovnik, which is by the Bosnian herzegowenische area around Neum (see Neretva River Delta) separated from the rest of Croatia. Peljesac offers a variety of vegetation in a varied landscape. Mountains, especially the nearly 1000 m high Sveti Ilija (Saint Elias), and valleys with olive and fig trees dominate next major vineyards (Kastelet, Dingac) the landscape. Main sources of revenue for the 8,150 residents are vineyards, fish and shellfish Fang.

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Here is Peninsula Peljesac located

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How to get to Peninsula Peljesac

The land link goes via Split, Cista Provo / Brela or highway to Sestanovac or Dubrovnik, from where a bus drives to Viganj. If you want to go in the western part of the peninsula, is connected by car ferry Ploce - Trpanj the Bosnian border to the tip-herzegovian country at Neum.

From the catamaran departs Split Krilo to Korcula town, then go on with the passenger ferry to Orebic. From Rijeka, "Jadrolinija" a (car) ferry to Korcula, where several daily ferries to Orebic them.

The best way to get on the Peljesac is by car from the Zagreb-Orebic highway, by plane from the Dubrovnik airport, bus, train and ferry transport Jadrolinija.

Map of Peninsula Peljesac


Pictures of Peninsula Peljesac

Trpanj

Ston

Vor Zuljana

zuljana - beach

Bei Drace

Trstenik

Peljesac channel

Peljesac channel

Peljesac channel

Pelješki kanal

Orebic

Kuna


History of Peninsula Peljesac

Peljesac was settled very early, there are remains that date back to the younger Stone Age. Many remains were found in various caves on the Peljesac peninsula. Peljesac inhabit Illyrians Plereja the tribe who were also left behind many traces. Romans come on the Peljesac in 2. century BC and established authority, which will last until the division of the Roman Empire. Then comes under the authority of Byzantium. In the early Middle Ages were made borders for defense in the war and was made the right of ownership on the Peljesac. 1326. Dubrovnik wins the Peljesac and then in 1333. bought from the emperor Dusan Serbian and Bosnian ban Stephen Kotromanića. The arrival of the Peljesac peninsula under the rule of Dubrovnik begins to develop the Peljesac peninsula. Below the hill Podzvizd, builds a new town Ston, and its walls have the task of protection saltworks in Ston. Feudal developed agriculture, and also shipbuilding for war purposes but also for the purpose of trafficking. Dubrovnik rule lasted until 1806, when it was occupied by France, and then canceling the Dubrovnik Republic. French government was short and left no trace. 1814. Peljesac enters into the composition of the Austro-Hungarian and since then to today shared the fate of the Dubrovnik region.

What to see on Peninsula Peljesac


Places of excursions near Peninsula Peljesac

Visit Mljet Island National Park - located in southern Dalmatia, near Dubrovnik.

The Franciscan Monastery was built in 1470-80 and stood up to the year 1806 under the protection of Dubrovnik, since then the Venetians from Korcula wanted to keep under control. The Church of Our Lady of the Angels is home to great works of the Renaissance. From the Belvedere from enjoying one of the most impressive panoramas of the country.

The highest collection of the Peljesac peninsula offers incomparable views of Sveti Ilija. South and Central Dalmatia and it is even claimed that one could in good visibility Italy. Groups of mountain hikers, the tourist office in Orebic a guided tour, from the local mountaineering association organized.

The 1999 and discovered by archaeologists Timothy Kaiser [2] and Staso Forenbaher explored cave with three halls, is to at least 8000 years earlier settlement. It holds a year since 2000 Illyrian pristine place of worship, so far as the most important archaeological site of the Illyrian culture.

The Illyrian fortress level rises west of the town Nakovana. It is currently archaeological research.

This area west of the Sveti Ilija impressed with an extraordinary biodiversity of flora and fauna. Also wins due to some sensational archaeological finds in importance for tourism. The association "Uzorna Nakovana" working on a project to protect both the ecosystem as well as the historically relevant sites. Within the region are Illyrian grave sites and abandoned villages Gornja Nakovana and Donja Nakovana in which is the house of the torpedo inventor Ivan Lupis Vukic.

The salt of Ston is important monument, which today is still in use. Salt from the sea, there were already at the time of the Illyrians. The Roman conquerors settled at the Stari Grad. In the 14th century was from the current tone in the form of a pentagon created, the pages of which the powerful protective walls formed with which the possessions in Peljesac defended could be: all the salt marshes of the city. Even today they are in operation, although the plant is outdated and war action and an earthquake damaged.

Accomodations in Peninsula Peljesac

Hotels in Peninsula Peljesac

in Kuciste

in Orebic

in Trpanj

in Mali Ston

in Veliki Ston

Camping sites in Peninsula Peljesac

Private accomodations in Peninsula Peljesac

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Weather in Peninsula Peljesac

Below you see the current weather forecast for Peninsula Peljesac. The climate table of Peninsula Peljesac tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Peninsula Peljesac and a 7-day weather forecast for Peninsula Peljesac


Climate in Peninsula Peljesac

Climate in Peninsula Peljesac
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Sports & leisure opportunities in Peninsula Peljesac

Peljesac offers a wide choice of sports activities, trips and other content. You can hike to the mountain St. Elijah, or ride by the marked trails, visit the National Parks and many other interesting places. You can opt for some of the opportunities that are offered:

Where to eat in Peninsula Peljesac

Peljesac peninsula offers unforgettable experience to every admirer of good food and drink, you can choose from a multitude of fish and marine delicacies and traditional Dalmatian desserts in a restaurant of which should point out:

Beaches in Peninsula Peljesac

In the vicinity of Camp there are beautiful beaches. One of the most beautiful sandy beaches is Vala in Mokalu which provides a unique vacation experience for all guests. It has a lot of small beaches and coves, which is visited by tourists looking for solitude and complete relaxation.

Orebic warmest place in the Croatian Adriatic offers - with the best water quality the only sand beach on the peninsula and some gravel beaches along the waterfront promenade, in the bathing season for the traffic. By car can be reached quickly, such as gravel bays Duba and Divna and with the boat also remote bays (with sand bottom) how to Loviste.

Nightlife and entertainment in Peninsula Peljesac

On the island can find a few clubs and bars. Some interesting bars can be found in Orebic. During the summer, some places on the island are hosts of various events and celebrations with mostly local music and dance groups. Sometimes the island is visited by groups of guests from nearby towns and islands. Have fun in Orebic in one of the disco clubs, and one on the beach Trstenica, and the other at the Hotel Bellevue. In Orebic can be found for each of them something.

Cultural events in Peninsula Peljesac

Behind the Dingac tunnel there is the small village Borak. Far away from the bustle here you can enjoy the island life. Here, in the context of a village festival you can try free wine and fish.

One interesting theater in the open during the summer organizes the theater and dance events. In this open-air theater is organizing various exhibitions, classical music concerts, literary meetings, and many other events.

In Orebic is organized during the summer festivals interesting and entertaining celebration

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