STON
\nSton is situated on a narrow isthmus connecting the Pelje\u0161ac peninsula to the mainland. It is precisely such a strategic location that was the reason for building the Walls of Ston – a unique fortification complex of 5.5 km with numerous towers and bastions \u2013 a valuable historical heritage really worth a visit. The view of the surrounding South Dalmatian islands that stretches from atop the walls is as delightful as the walls themselves. There is also the oldest salt pans in Europe where you can discover how the most important spice comes to your table.\u00a0 The position and the mild Mediteranean climate of the Pelje\u0161ac peninsula are perfect for the cultivation of vines and olives, so the century- old tradition of the Pelje\u0161ac farmers results in premium wines of outstanding quality.<\/p>\n
Lovers of unusual dishes will surely enjoy the cuisine of Ston, whose specialty and brand dish are the oysters and mussels that are grown here since the days of the Roman empire, followed by the famous desert of the region \u2013 the Ston cake made with an unusual ingredient: pasta. Many accessible beaches can be found in the Ston area, the most popular being Papratno and Vu\u010dine. You can also choose from a variety of water sports like diving in attractive locations or kayaking around the quiet coves of Ston. Visitors prepared for a more demanding athletic engagement will be interested in the marathon of Ston (08.09), unique in that it runs along the walls of Ston and the beautiful coastline of Pelje\u0161ac. The Kinookus manifestation (04.-08.09) will delight the lovers of food and film, and more fun can be found at the celebration of St. Liberan (23.07), where you STON Ston is situated on a narrow isthmus connecting the Pelje\u0161ac peninsula to the mainland. It is precisely such a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1818,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\ncan taste the local specialties and famous Pelje\u0161ac wines, while the Ston Folk Music and other performers keep you in good spirits until late in the night.
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