Orebić is a port town and municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county in Croatia. It is located on the Pelje¨ac peninsula on the Dalmatian coast. Orebić is directly across a strait from the town of Korčula, located on the island of the same name. Ferries service the two towns frequently. Orebić is 112 km from Dubrovnik.
It was named after the family who restored the castle inside the fortified settlement in 1586. During the 19th century, Orebić had 17 of the most important nautical captains in Austria-Hungary Empire.
Orebić is easily accessible by road and ferry. It is some 90 minutes drive from Dubrovnik and some 3–4 hours drive from Split, both of which are accessed via the Adriatic Highway (European route E65) which is accessed via nearby Ston. The drive from Ston to Orebić takes you through some of Croatia\'s largest vineyards including those at Potomje and Postup. The road is constantly being upgraded and, while being quite windy, Orebić is a port town and municipality in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county in Croatia. It is located on the Pelje¨ac peninsula on the Dalmatian coast. Orebić is directly across a strait from the town of Korčula, located on the island of the same name. Ferries service the two towns frequently. Orebić is 112 km from Dubrovnik.
It was named after the family who restored the castle inside the fortified settlement in 1586. During the 19th century, Orebić had 17 of the most important nautical captains in Austria-Hungary Empire.
Orebić is easily accessible by road and ferry. It is some 90 minutes drive from Dubrovnik and some 3–4 hours drive from Split, both of which are accessed via the Adriatic Highway (European route E65) which is accessed via nearby Ston. The drive from Ston to Orebić takes you through some of Croatia\'s largest vineyards including those at Potomje and Postup. The road is constantly being upgraded and, while being quite windy, it is in generally good condition.
Orebić is well-serviced in terms of supermarkets, a medical and dental center, newsagents (also selling international newspapers), pharmacies, post office, bakeries, banks, hair salons, building providers, garden centers, bars and restaurants with the majority of services being located along the town\'s main thoroughfare. |