Orebić (Photo credit: TZ općine Orebić)
The town of Croatia's Pelješac Peninsula, where the tradition of sea captains is still alive, attracts more and more tourists every year. Last year's results made Orebić the second most visited destination in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, after Dubrovnik.
This year marks an important milestone for Orebić as it celebrates 120 years of tourism, which today is, along with viticulture, its most important economic sector.
The arrival of the first guests to this town of Peljesac, with its rich maritime tradition and enchanting natural beauty, was recorded long before 1904, but this year is considered the beginning of tourism development. Masu.
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On January 12 of that year, the “Society Aiming to Beautify and Improve Orebich'' was established. It was a gathering of the most respected and prominent residents, with Captain Lovro Kosovic serving as its first president. The aim was to curb the influx of foreigners and improve agriculture to meet increasing tourism demand.
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Post-up and Dingachi, Sveti Ilya mountain, surfer's paradise
“They were true visionaries, because the guidelines laid down by the association more than 120 years ago are still very valid today,” says Mladen Gjeldum, director of the Orebic Tourism Board. An important anniversary.
Podobče (Photo credit: TZ općine Orebić)
In addition to the tourist center of Orebić, the picturesque areas of Trstenik, Borze, Podobce and Plaplatna, the famous spots of surfers Viganj and Kuchište, popular seafarers Lobište, and the atmosphere of Henri in Oskorshno and Kuna Also included. Contributes to the attractiveness of the interior.
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With two famous vineyards, Dingac and Postup, the highest peak of Pelješac, Mount Sveti Ilya, a rich maritime heritage and beautiful beaches, Orebić is one of the most attractive destinations in Dalmatia.
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The number of tourists is increasing year by year, as evidenced by impressive tourist numbers. In 2023, with more than 130,000 arrivals and almost 1 million overnight stays, Orevic took second place in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, after Dubrovnik.
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Great opportunity to travel south
“Our natural beauty, historical heritage, numerous high-end hospitality facilities, nearly 12,000 commercial beds, and years of dedication to improving overall service have led to this success, and the tourism industry's The achievements of all involved should be recognized. We have prepared a number of activities this year and will strive to earn the trust of our regular guests and live up to the expectations of our new guests,” said Mladen Gjeldum. emphasized.
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Isn't this anniversary a good reason to choose Orevich for your vacation this year? There's no need to wait for summer. With approximately 2,600 hours of sunlight, any time of the year is perfect.
