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Korčula
A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe
Orebić is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Korčula, 28km from Mljet National Park.
Orebić is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 1,794, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Orebić sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orebić to your route.
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 kmRead more
(70 mi) from Dubrovnik.
It was named after the family who restored the castle inside the fortified settlement in 1586. In 1707, Emperor Joseph granted hereditary nobility to the Orebić family for their 70+ years of service in naval warfare and trade. The original Writ of Nobility is housed in the town's Maritime museum, with Croatian and Latin translations at the Franciscan Monastery. The document describes the sea captains' colorful exploits in defending the Austro-Hungarian empire, Italy, and Spain against France and the Ottoman Empire. The family's role in the Dalmatian salt trade brought wealth and distinction to Dalmatia. During the 19th century, Orebić had 17 of the most important nautical captains in Austria-Hungary Empire.
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Orebić is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9767 latitude, 17.1862 longitude.
Orebić has a population of approximately 1,794 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
bridge
A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
19 km · about 20 min drive
national park
A lush green island paradise with saltwater lakes, a Benedictine monastery on an islet, and pristine Mediterranean forests.
28 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
38 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
A wide tufa cascade on the Trebižat river dropping about 25 metres into a bathing pool, with a car park and shuttle down from the rim.
39 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.
40 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The 'European Great Wall': 5km of medieval defensive ramparts above salt pans and famed oyster beds.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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