Orebić

Dalmatia is a Croatian region on the Adriatic that stretches from the island of Pag in the north to the far south of Croatia, beyond Dubrovnik. Its southern part takes in the Neretva valley, the Pelješac peninsula, the islands of Korčula and Mljet, as well as Ston and Dubrovnik. Orebić lies at the very heart of this area: Korčula is 20 minutes away by ferry, medieval Ston about an hour's drive, and Dubrovnik, whose old town is protected by UNESCO, about two hours.

For centuries, Orebić lived from the sea. From the 14th century, Pelješac was part of the Republic of Dubrovnik, and the town took its name from the Orebić seafaring family, who built a castle in the fortified settlement by the shore in the 16th century. Orebić's golden age came in the 19th century: the Pelješac Maritime Society was founded here in 1865, and captains built spacious stone houses along the coast, with gardens full of Mediterranean and exotic plants brought back from their voyages, which still give Orebić its distinctive look.

On Pelješac, the sea and the vineyard meet at the same table. Orebić is surrounded by Croatia's best-known wine sites, and fishermen bring in their catch from the Pelješac Channel. For dinner with a view, choose the restaurants along the waterfront and the promenade, and for an authentic experience, head to the konobas and wineries in the villages of Pelješac. At the Aminess Younique Bellevue Hotel, the Unico restaurant pairs its dishes with wines from the Postup and Dingač vineyards, while at the Orsan Maradiso Hotel by Aminess, the Bellaria restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with views of Korčula, along with themed gourmet evenings. AMI Loyalty members get up to 10 % off in Aminess restaurants and bars.

Orebić's culture was born at sea and in the vineyards. Captains brought plants and new customs home from their voyages, while families kept their songs, faith and wine. Today you can discover this heritage in the museum, at klapa evenings, in the monasteries above the sea and at the table over a glass of plavac mali.

Orebić beaches are pebbly, in places with fine sand and a gentle entry into the sea, and there are pine-shaded coves facing Korčula and the surf beaches of Viganj, so everyone finds their own spot by the sea.

Orebić has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. From June to September, daytime highs are around 30 °C, and the sea is warm: around 23 °C in June, around 25 °C in July and August and around 24 °C in September. Spring and early autumn are ideal for hiking, cycling and wine tours.

The winter months offer a peaceful atmosphere, with temperatures from 8 °C to 15 °C.

Orebić celebrates the sea, wine and its captains: in May, the Festival peljeških kapetana (Pelješac Captains' Festival) ends with Pomorska noć, the Maritime Night; on summer Wednesdays, the Festival peljeških okusa (Flavours of Pelješac) brings winemakers and chefs together on Trg Mimbelli; and in December, winemakers open their cellars during the Dani otvorenih vinskih podruma Pelješca (Pelješac Open Wine Cellar Days).