Pelješac Peninsula

Croatia's paradise for wine and oysters. The narrow peninsula (65 km long, max. 7 km wide) between Central and Southern Dalmatia offers three worlds: Dingač vineyards on the steep slopes above the sea, oyster beds in the bay of Mali Ston, and secluded beaches on the south coast.

★★★ Wine Route: Dingač & Postup

The steepest vineyards in Croatia (up to 45° incline!) above the sea produce the country's best red wine: Dingač (protected designation of origin). Wineries Madirazza, Bartulović, Saints Hills offer tastings (15–30€, 4–6 wines).

★★ Mali Ston & Ston

The twin towns are connected by the second-longest fortress wall in Europe (5.5 km, the longest after the Great Wall of China). Mali Ston is famous for its oyster farming since the 14th century. Fresher and cheaper: a dozen oysters from 8€!

Fortress wall: 10€, walkable (approx. 1.5h complete). Restaurant tip: Bota Šare (Mali Ston)—oysters, mussels, local wine. €€

★ Orebić

Port town with a view of Korčula. Beautiful beaches (Trstenica), starting point for the ferry to Korčula (15 min.).

The Pelješac Bridge (2022)

Croatia's project of the century: The 2.4 km long bridge connects the Pelješac Peninsula with the Croatian mainland—making the Neum Corridor (Bosnia) unnecessary for the drive to Dubrovnik. No more border controls, no waiting times.