Orebić is a port town in Croatia .

Getting there

Orebic is easily accessible by car. It is some 70 kilometres from the main Split-Dubrovnik road (the scenic Adriatic Highway) and only 112 m by road from Dubrovnik.

There are regualr, scheduled bus services from Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb.

Jadrolinija's (Croatia's national ferry company) Rijeka-Bari service stops in nearby Korcula from where it is a short hop over to Orebic. This line also serves Dubrovnik, Mljet, Hvar (Stari Grad) and Split. There are also high-speed ferry services from Korcula to Hvar (Old Town), Split and Dubrovnik. Again, passengers connect from Orebic via the passenger ferry. There are also ferry services from Korcula to Drvenik and from nearby TRpanj to Ploce.

The nearest airport is Dubrovnik while Split airport is increasingly accessible as more sections of the new Split-Dubrovnik are opened. The planned Peljesac Most (Peljesac Bridge) will eventually shave even more time off the travel time by road to Split and will mean that drivers will no longer have to pass through Bosnia to get there.

Traveling around

The easiest way to navigate this small town is by foot. The older part of the town straddles the coastline and a very pleasant walk connects the main beach at Trstenica (on the Dubrovnik side of Orebic) to the main ferry terminal. Ther are numerous daily connections to Korcula by ferry - there are two options - 1) Take the car ferry (also takes foot passengers) which leaves you approximately 3-4 kms from Korcula old town - this is more suited to motorists/cyclists or 2) Take the passenger ferry (this leaves from a different location to the car ferry) which leaves you directly at Korcula Old Town.

There is a local bus service throughout the peninsula with buses to Loviste and Trpanj as well as services to Dubrovnik & Zagreb.

See

• Franciscan monastery (great panoramic view) - you can drive or hike to the monastery. To get there, follow the Viganj/Loviste road out of Orebic (at the western side of the town) and at the Hotel Villa Julija, take the small road to the right - this is clearly sign-posted. Please be aware that the incline the entire length of this road is extremely steep and careful driving is advised. However, the view from the monastery really is breathtaking. If you are going this far, you should enquire about eating at Panorama - this rustic konoba (restaurant) serves up traditional Dalmatian dishes including prsut (ham) and cheeses, large casseroles served "under the bell" (you will need to order these in advance as they need to be cooked for several hours in advance under the embers of a large open fire) and truffle dishes (the pasta dish is a real treat). The view (as the name of the restaurant suggests) is spectacular.

• Karmen

• Mount Eliah (Sveti Ilija) 961 m

• Gornja Nakovana

• Donja Nakovana with Nakovana cave

• Old captains' houses

• Drinking fountains

• Maritime museum at promenade.

Things to do

• Boat excursions
• Wind surfing in nearby Viganj
• Wine tasting
• Biking
• Hillwalking
• Watersports
• Sailing
• Diving
• Hillwalkers can tackle the majestic Mount Ilija and be rewarded with stunning panoramas from its peak. There are numerous marked paths starting in Orebic, Viganj and Kuciste.

Eat

• Amfora,
• Petica, A very nice fast food

Drink

Famous Dingač and Postup (red) wine, Travarica (traditional Brandy with herbs)

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• Best,
• X2, 07-24.
• Nikol cafe, 07-01.
• Lučica, Franjo Tuđman shore, 08-01. works only in season
• Bubamara, 07-24.
• Zona, 07-24.
• Palomino, Franjo Tuđman shore,

Sleep

Tourism is one of the town's most important industries and there is a plethora of accommodation available. Many locals rent out rooms (sobe) in their homes or full appartments. Most of this accommodation is within a short walking distance of the town's beaches and you will see signs outside accommodation advertising rooms or apartments. Do not be afraid to bargain! There are also many well-equipped camp sites in and around the town which also cater to camper vans. Orebic is also home to a number of hotels including the

• Apartments Helena, A.Tina Ujevica 1, comfortable, 330 ft from next beach

• Hotel Indijan . Recently-opened and very stylish (4*) which has a wonderful dining terrace

• Grand Hotel Orebic (4*) which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment; Hotel Orsan and Hotel Villa Julija.

• Villa Antonio is an imposing guesthouse located in Postup (famous for its red wine) only a 5 minute drive from Orebic. Villa Antonio has exceptional views across the Peljesac Channel to the isalnd of Korcula, as well as stunning views of Mount Ilija. Perched among rows of vines, it also features a large swimming pool (completed in 2009) and a full eveing buffet dinner.

Buy

Regional wines, spirits and olive oil.

Get out

Daytrips to Korčula (15 min.), Hvar, Mljet, Dubrovnik (1.5-2 hrs), Split (3 hrs), Narona/Vid, Mostar or Sarajevo. If you want to find out what Napoleon searched for, or what were the words of Jacques Cousteau when he dived in these waters, you are gonna have to come and check it out.

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