Pelješac is the second largest Croatian peninsula, located in southern Dalmatia, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It is known for its diverse offer, including vineyards, olive groves, fishing and tourism. Pelješac is divided into four municipalities: Ston, Janjina, Trpanj and Orebić.
Geography and nature: Pelješac is 65 km long, and is separated from the mainland by the Mali Ston Bay and the Pelješac Channel, which separates it from Korčula. The highest peak is Sveti Ilija (961 m), also known as Zmijsko brdo. The climate is Mediterranean, with warm and dry summers and mild winters.
Culture and economy: Pelješac is known for the production of top-quality wines, such as Dingač and Postup, and the cultivation of oysters in Ston. Places like Ston (with its old saltworks and walls), Orebić (known for its maritime tradition and Maritime Museum), Trpanj (known for its healing mud) and Viganj (popular with sailors and surfers) have a rich tourist offer.
Activities: Pelješac offers a variety of activities, including visits to wineries, wine tasting rooms, agritourisms, restaurants and shellfish farms. Visitors can go sailing, surfing, diving, hiking and explore numerous beaches, such as those in Žuljana, Prapratno and Divna.
