Orebic

Orebic is a seaside resort at the foot of Mount St. Elias.. In the ports there are places for boats in transit on the inner side of the breakwater equipped with dead bodies, water and electricity for boats up to 12 meters in length and with a maximum draft of 2 m. Lhe tops of the dead bodies run on the surface and there is a risk of becoming entangled. For approach there is a green light at the head of the marina pier. Orebic is connected to the town of Korcula by regular ferry lines.

The Mistral and Sirocco in the strait where Orebic is located increase their strength by at least 2 degrees Beaufort due to the “Venturi tube” effect. With the Bora there can be sudden and dangerous gusts especially in the eastern part. Current speed 0.5-1 knot (2 knots in strong winds).

Orebic is the main tourist and commercial center of the peninsula of Peljesac (Sabbioncello).

The town is now largely a tourist resort; few are still sailors or farmers. Many of the houses in the old village have been renovated in recent decades and have lost their original appearance. High above Orebic is an old cemetery, a church from the 15th. century, and a Franciscan monastery which was built next to the church. From the latter there is a wonderful view of the islands Mljet and Korcula and the Peljesac coastline and the open sea. Places to visit are also the Maritime Museum the Captain’s House and the Rector’s Palace.

Orebic has many long sandy beaches and many bays with crystal clear sea, among which the most famous is that of Trstenica. Between Orebic and Kucisce in summer you can find many surfers. The surroundings of Orebić are suitable for walking and hiking.

In Orebic’s restaurants you can taste oysters and mussels from local farms, while if you want to cool off on hot days you can visit the town’s many taverns and bars. Orebic is famous for its red wines (Dingač, Postup, and Peljesac), and the many local wineries will allow you to taste them on site.

The peninsula of Peljesac , 65 km long and 6 km wide, has a varied landscape with forests, beaches, rocks, inlets and gulfs. Much of the peninsula is covered with vineyards and olive trees as well as fruit trees including fig, almond, orange and pomegranate trees. Surrounding the peninsula are many small islands