Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide

Neretva Delta
On its journey to the sea, the
Neretva river fans out to create
the lush, water-drenched landscape
of the Neretva Delta. This
200-sq-km (77-sq-mile) expanse
is partially navigable by boat, and
can also be explored by car. Not
only is the delta vital to Croatian
agriculture, it provides a sanctuary
for the myriad species of bird that
stop off here as they migrate
south to Africa. Many fish inhabit
this angler’s paradise, including
eels and an indigenous species
of trout. The Atlas Travel Agency
organize visits from Dubrovnik.
Map J1 • Atlas Travel Agency: 0800 442
222. www.atlas-croatia.com
Orebi
This small seaside town on
the Pelješac Peninsula has been
quietly luring visitors for decades,
with its idyllic location, long, sundrenched
pebble beaches, laidback
cafés and high-quality
restaurants. Recently, Orebi
has undergone something of a
transformation, with luxurious
apartments springing up as an
alternative to the resort
hotels nearby, and realestate
agents moving in
to snare those tempted
to stay. Map H1 • Tourist
info: Trg Mimbelli bb. 020 713
718. www.tz-orebic.com
Korula Town
The historic core of
Korula Town is one of
Dalmatia’s most dramatic
set-pieces. For the visitor,
it offers attractive architecture,
fine restaurants and tranquil
waterside cafés from which to
admire dazzling sunsets. The
town is also something of an
activity centre, with wind-surfing,
yachting and diving all popular
watersports (see pp16–17).
14th-century
fortifications, Ston
Korula Town
Pelješac Vineyards
Many people treat the
Pelješac Peninsula as little more
than a quick route from Dubrovnik
to Korula Town. In doing so, they
miss an opportunity to explore the
vineyards that produce what is
arguably Croatia’s best red wine,
Dinga. A guided tour is a simple
way of rectifying this oversight;
Atlas’s Dubrovnik-based excursion
takes in three cellars in the
villages of Potomje and Prizdrina.
From Potomje, tunnels bored into
the Pelješac mountains lead to
quiet beaches. Map J2
Ston
The Republic of
Ragusa (see pp8–9) left
an enduring reminder of
its presence in Ston. The
14th-century fortifications,
erected to guard against
attack by sea, resemble a
miniature Great Wall of
China. Today’s relaxed
pace of life is a far cry
from the days when Ston was
the second most powerful centre
in the Republic. Other attractions
include salt pans, and stunning
views of the Dinaric Mountains
and the vaulting peaks of Bosnia.
Map J2 • Tourist info: Pelješki Put 1.
020 754 452. www.tzo-ston.com
In Croatian addresses, “bb” is short for bez broj, meaning
“without number”.
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