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Orebić ɔ̌rɛbitɕ is a port
town and municipality
in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county
in Croatia
. It is located on the Pelješac
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 (70 mi) 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.
is one of the town's main sources of income, especially during the summer months. In the 1960s a large number of non-locals (mostly from larger cities in the then former Yugoslavia
) built homes for their summer holidays. In subsequent years, tourists from other countries started to arrive. Today, people from Hungary, Germany, and Italy most frequently visit the town. However, the town is also gaining in popularity with many other nationalities including Polish, Czech, Slovenian and UK visitors.
The town now boasts a number of high-quality hotels including the Hotel Indijan and the Grand Hotel Orebić. There are also numerous camp sites located around the town that also cater to camper vans. The town's main beach at Trstenica is also a big attraction. Many locals also rent out rooms or apartments during the high season.
The Franciscan
monastery of Our Lady of Angels
is a popular attraction. Visitors are also drawn to the Mount of Saint Elijah (Croatian
brdo Sv. Ilija) located behind the town which offers a good view of the island of Korčula and the Adriatic Sea
. There are many hiking paths from Orebić and nearby villages that lead to the summit and are well sign-posted.
At the eastern approach to the town, just before Trstenica beach, Korta Katarina is currently being renovated. This building is expected to house a boutique hotel, wine tasting room, and be home to the winery of the same name which produced local varieties such as Pošip
and Plavac Mali
.
and Postup
. The road is constantly being upgraded and, while being quite windy, it is in generally good condition.
There are numerous ferry connections to Korčula each day from Orebić. The car ferry deposits passengers some 3–4 kilometers from Korčula Town and, therefore, is not suitable for foot passengers. There is also a passenger ferry that deposits passengers directly in Korčula Town. Car ferry tickets must be purchased in advance of boarding the ferry at the Jadrolinija
booth near to Splitska Banka. Tickets for the passenger ferry can be purchased when boarding the craft.
From Korčula, you can connect with a variety of other ferry services including the main Rijeka-Split-Stari Grad (Hvar)-Korčula-Mljet-Dubrovnik-Bari ferry service operated by Jadrolinija. In addition, there are fast ferry services from Korčula to Dubrovnik and to Hvar Old Town-Split. There are also services to nearby islands such as Badija.
Bus services operate from Orebić to Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb.
. There are a large number of home-owners in the town who do not reside there permanently.
The list of inhabited places in the municipality, and their respective populations:
The municipality is divided in the following districts:
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Port
A port is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land....
town and municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county
Dubrovnik-Neretva County
The Dubrovnik–Neretva County is the southernmost Croatian county located in south Dalmatia. The county seat is Dubrovnik and other large towns are Korčula, Metković, Opuzen and Ploče...
in Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
. It is located on the Pelješac
Pelješac
Pelješac is a peninsula in southern Dalmatia in Croatia. The peninsula is part of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County and is the second largest peninsula in Croatia...
peninsula on the Dalmatian
Dalmatian
Dalmatian may refer to:* Dalmatia, a region mainly in the southern part of modern Croatia* Dalmatae, an ancient people from the region* Dalmatian language, an extinct Romance language* Dalmatian , a breed of dog...
coast. Orebić is directly across a strait from the town of Korčula
Korcula (town)
Korčula is a historic fortified town on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula in the Adriatic. It is geographically located at 42°57′N, 17°07′E.-Population:...
, located on the island of the same name. Ferries service the two towns frequently. Orebić is 112 km (70 mi) from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. Its total population is 42,641...
.
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
Captain (nautical)
A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag...
in Austria-Hungary Empire.
Tourism
TourismTourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
is one of the town's main sources of income, especially during the summer months. In the 1960s a large number of non-locals (mostly from larger cities in the then former Yugoslavia
Former Yugoslavia
The former Yugoslavia is a term used to describe the present day states which succeeded the collapse of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia....
) built homes for their summer holidays. In subsequent years, tourists from other countries started to arrive. Today, people from Hungary, Germany, and Italy most frequently visit the town. However, the town is also gaining in popularity with many other nationalities including Polish, Czech, Slovenian and UK visitors.
The town now boasts a number of high-quality hotels including the Hotel Indijan and the Grand Hotel Orebić. There are also numerous camp sites located around the town that also cater to camper vans. The town's main beach at Trstenica is also a big attraction. Many locals also rent out rooms or apartments during the high season.
The Franciscan
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
monastery of Our Lady of Angels
Our Lady of Angels
Our Lady of the Angel is a monastery that is located near Orebić, a town on the Pelješac peninsula, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia.The monastery was built at the end of the 16th century under the Republic of Ragusa , to which the town of Orebić belonged to between 1333 and 1806...
is a popular attraction. Visitors are also drawn to the Mount of Saint Elijah (Croatian
Croatian language
Croatian is the collective name for the standard language and dialects spoken by Croats, principally in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Serbian province of Vojvodina and other neighbouring countries...
brdo Sv. Ilija) located behind the town which offers a good view of the island of Korčula and the Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
. There are many hiking paths from Orebić and nearby villages that lead to the summit and are well sign-posted.
At the eastern approach to the town, just before Trstenica beach, Korta Katarina is currently being renovated. This building is expected to house a boutique hotel, wine tasting room, and be home to the winery of the same name which produced local varieties such as Pošip
Pošip
Pošip is an autochthonous white wine grape that is primarily grown in the Dalmatian region of Croatia on the island of Korčula, although small amounts are also being grown on the Pelješac Peninsula...
and Plavac Mali
Plavac Mali
Plavac Mali, a cross between ancestral Zinfandel and Dobričić grapes, is the primary red wine grape grown along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia...
.
Transport
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 PotomjePotomje
Potomje is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D414 highway....
and Postup
Postup
Postup is wine growing region on Croatia's Pelješac peninsula just to the east of Orebić. It takes its name from the small village that sits at the center of it....
. The road is constantly being upgraded and, while being quite windy, it is in generally good condition.
There are numerous ferry connections to Korčula each day from Orebić. The car ferry deposits passengers some 3–4 kilometers from Korčula Town and, therefore, is not suitable for foot passengers. There is also a passenger ferry that deposits passengers directly in Korčula Town. Car ferry tickets must be purchased in advance of boarding the ferry at the Jadrolinija
Jadrolinija
Jadrolinija is a Croatian sea shipping company. It is a state-owned company and its main mission is connecting Croatian islands to the mainland by operating regular passenger and cargo transport services...
booth near to Splitska Banka. Tickets for the passenger ferry can be purchased when boarding the craft.
From Korčula, you can connect with a variety of other ferry services including the main Rijeka-Split-Stari Grad (Hvar)-Korčula-Mljet-Dubrovnik-Bari ferry service operated by Jadrolinija. In addition, there are fast ferry services from Korčula to Dubrovnik and to Hvar Old Town-Split. There are also services to nearby islands such as Badija.
Bus services operate from Orebić to Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb.
Services and facilities
Orebić is well-serviced in terms of supermarkets (such as Konzum and Studenac), 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.Municipality
According to the 2001 census there were 4,165 residents in the municipality of Orebić, with 93% being CroatsCroats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
. There are a large number of home-owners in the town who do not reside there permanently.
The list of inhabited places in the municipality, and their respective populations:
- Orebić, 1,949
- ViganjViganjViganj is a village located in the west of the Pelješac peninsula in southern Dalmatia, Croatia, by the Adriatic Sea. It has a population of 280....
, 322 - Kuna Pelješka, 258
- PotomjePotomjePotomje is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D414 highway....
, 256 - LovišteLovišteLovište is small port town located in the Dubrovnik-Neretva county in Croatia. It has a population of 244. It is situated at the very end of the Pelješac peninsula, and was isolated before a road to the town was built....
, 244 - KućišteKućišteKućište may refer to:* Kućište, Kosovo, village in Kosovo* Kućište, Croatia, village in Croatia...
, 204 - StankovićiStankovićiStankovići is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D414 highway....
, 201 - Donja BandaDonja BandaDonja Banda is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D414 highway....
, 170 - PodgorjePodgorjePodgorje is a village in the municipality of Banovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina....
, 156 - PijavičinoPijavičinoPijavičino is a village in Croatia. It is connected by the D414 highway....
, 143 - Oskorušno, 126
- Trstenik, 97
- Podobuče, 35
- Nakovanj, 4
The municipality is divided in the following districts:
| District | Population | Number of households: |
|---|---|---|
| MO Orebić | 2410 | 773 |
| MO Lovište | 244 | 78 |
| MO Kućište | 204 | 75 |
| MO Viganj | 322 | 120 |
| MO Borje i Podobuće | 35 | 11 |
| MO Donja Banda | 170 | 72 |
| MO Potomje | 256 | 84 |
| MO Kuna | 258 | 88 |
| MO Oskorušno | 126 | 43 |
| MO Pijavičino | 143 | 60 |
| MO Trstenik | 97 | 40 |
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