Orebic

In General:

The small town of Orebic (originally Orebić) is located in the southwestern part of the peninsula Peljesac, in the region of Dubrovnik – Croatia. It is situated at the foot of a hill called Svatý Ilja (961 m). It’s challenging, but the breathtaking view that comes to you all over Southern Croatia is worth a bit of sweat.

History:

Orebic, as a picturesque and sunny place, was the town of naval captains and sailors. With its famous maritime history, it is possible to get acquainted with many documents and various articles at the Maritime Museum. According to the legend, this area was originally settled by the Greeks. In the 14th century, the whole Peljesac peninsula was bought by the Republic of Dubrovnik. At that time, the merchant navy has grown considerably, and many houses of naval captains, which are basically every single museum, have survived to this day.

The Franciscan Monastery (1470) and the Gospe Church of Andel are located on the hill above Orebic. From an altitude of 150 meters you can enjoy an impressive view of the Peljean Canal and Orebic as well as the islands of Korcula, Mljet and Lastovo.

Nature:

Orebic offers visitors a clean environment, untouched nature with centuries-old pine trees, cypress trees, almonds and agaves, as well as a variety of subtropical flowers. Typical for Orebic are long pebble beaches and numerous small bays with crystal clear water.

Present:

Numerous local pubs offer many dishes and, most importantly, famous local wines such as Dingac, Postup and Peljesac. Traditional Croatian hospitality accompanies you every step of the way and is one of the main reasons why tourists return to Croatia to spend their holidays here, surrounded by beautiful nature and lovely people.