Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide
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Around Southern Dalmatia<br />
Left Bust of Roman emperor Vespasian at Vid’s museum Right Janjina<br />
Best of the Rest<br />
Viganj<br />
This small settlement with<br />
a 17th-century Dominican monastery<br />
unfolds around the Bay of<br />
Viganj, backed by the Pelješac<br />
mountains <strong>and</strong> looking out to the<br />
isl<strong>and</strong> of Korula. Windsurfers<br />
flock to this picturesque spot for<br />
its windswept beaches. Map H1<br />
Vid<br />
Inhabited by both Greeks<br />
<strong>and</strong> Romans, Vid thrived as a<br />
trading post between the isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
<strong>and</strong> the hinterl<strong>and</strong> until the 7th<br />
century AD. View the remains of<br />
Roman Narona around the town<br />
<strong>and</strong> at Vid’s museum. Map J1<br />
ilipi<br />
With regular folk events <strong>and</strong><br />
an ethnographic museum, ilipi is<br />
on the tour circuit from <strong>Dubrovnik</strong>.<br />
On Sundays during high season<br />
the presence of performers in<br />
traditional costumes brightens<br />
up the main square. Map L3<br />
Orašac<br />
This pleasant village 15 km<br />
(9 miles) north of <strong>Dubrovnik</strong> has<br />
a fine 15th-century church <strong>and</strong> a<br />
palatial 16th-century villa. Its small<br />
marina <strong>and</strong> decent beach face<br />
the Elafiti Isl<strong>and</strong>s. Map K2<br />
Lumbarda<br />
Located to the east of Korula<br />
Town, this pretty settlement lures<br />
visitors with its s<strong>and</strong>y beaches<br />
(see p43) <strong>and</strong> secluded coves,<br />
as well as the water sports on<br />
offer in summer. Map H2<br />
Baina Lakes<br />
These six interlinked freshwater<br />
lakes just north of Ploe are<br />
an impressive sight. Surrounded<br />
by lush vegetation, they provide<br />
a habitat for a plethora of fish<br />
<strong>and</strong> bird species. Map J1<br />
Kula Norinska<br />
Dating from the 16th century,<br />
this seven-storey cylindrical tower<br />
at the junction of the Norin<br />
<strong>and</strong> Neretva rivers has formerly<br />
served as both a military lookout<br />
<strong>and</strong> a windmill. Map J1<br />
Trpanj<br />
The Pelješac Peninsula’s<br />
north coast is the picturesque<br />
setting for a small resort with<br />
a pebble beach <strong>and</strong> a cluster of<br />
pavement cafés. Trpanj affords<br />
sweeping views across Malo<br />
More towards the hulking<br />
Biokovo Mountains. Map H1<br />
• Tourist office: Žalo 7 • 020 743 433<br />
Trstenik<br />
On the west coast of the<br />
Pelješac Peninsula you can visit<br />
relaxed Trstenik, with old stone<br />
houses <strong>and</strong> a sheltered harbour.<br />
Protected by the hills that rear<br />
up behind it, the village has<br />
seaward views of Mljet <strong>and</strong><br />
Lastovo. Map J2<br />
Janjina<br />
This compact village, with an<br />
ornate church, tumbles down the<br />
Pelješac hillside towards the sea.<br />
It’s a great place to pick up wine<br />
from local vineyards. Map J2<br />
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The <strong>Dubrovnik</strong>-Neretva Country Tourist Board can provide more<br />
details on these sights: Cvijete Zuzori 1/I, <strong>Dubrovnik</strong>, 020 324 999.
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