The Pelješac Peninsula is located around 30 miles up
the coast from Dubrovnik, and is a much quieter tourist destination
that is great for those looking to escape from the larger
crowds. The island extends out into the Adriatic Sea and
reaches the island of Korčula at its most westly
point.
It is one of the sunniest places in Croatia and well known for
its abundant wine country, with the town of Orebić being the hot
spot for this. Oysters from the banks of Ston and the smaller
fishing hamlet of Mali Ston are also a big thing here and you will
find plenty of seafood restaurants and wine tavernas in the area,
as well as many family-owned vineyards that tourists can visit.
As with much of the Croatian coast, Pelješac Peninsula
is home to some beautiful beaches. At the southerly end of the
peninsula you will find the isolated Prapatno beach with its
crystal clear waters, whilst over on the west side you will find
Mokalo beach which is popular with families as it's within close
walking distance to bars and restaurants. Vucine beach that lies
with the bay of Zuljana in the south is another pictureque slice of
coast which attracts keen divers who come to explore the underwater
caves.
Daytrips to Dubrovnik and the national park island of Mljet are
both possible when staying on the peninsula. A stay here can be
combined with a few nights in Dubrovnik, or a road trip further up
the coast making use of the ferry crossings, and the soon to be
completed Pelješac Bridge (due to be open to traffic from June
2022) which will link up the whole of Croatia by road.
