City trip to Dubrovnik

The longest fortified European walls: The walls of Ston
The walls of Ston were built in 1333 when Ston became a part of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Their purpose was to defend the Republic and the peninsula. Dubrovnik government in 1335 and amended in 1370 and is considered one of the best planned and best structured cities in Europe. The walls of Ston were a massive architecture and construction feat. Originally 7km long (22 965 ft.), they consist of several parts, the Ston city walls, the Mali Ston city walls and the big wall with its three forts. Its forts and towers are strengthened by 10 round and 31 square flanking towers and 6 semi-circular bastions.The walls were last used in the 19th century for defense of the city and salt pans, and today they are a priceless monument of immense architectural and cultural value. You can visit the Walls any time of the year. Take a walk around the city of Ston (in about 20 minutes) and from Ston to Mali Ston (in about 40 minutes).

Salt pans
Salt has been harvested in the Ston area for over 4000 years, traditionally produced with few necessary ingredients – sea, sun, and wind. However, thanks to Ston’s strategic and geographic position, where fertile land meets the sea, the area was destined to become Croatia’s southern base for salt production, which it has maintained since Roman times. This makes the Ston saltworks the oldest in Europe and the largest preserved in Mediterranean history, with roots in 877!

Once again, Ston’s strategic position became a crucial component to the survival of the Dubrovnik Republic and was purchased by the Republic in 1333. And, of course, with Ston came its salt, which contributed to one-third of the Dubrovnik Republic’s income. All Ston inhabitants and workers from the surrounding areas took part in the salt harvest, which makes sense when you factor in that it brought the Dubrovnik Republic 15,900 gold coins annually!

Korcula to Dubrovnik city trip
Arriving in Dubrovnik, uncover the secrets of Dubrovnik’s past as you visit historic landmarks. Such as the iconic Stradun, Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral. Delve into the city’s maritime legacy at the Maritime Museum. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleys of the picturesque residential neighborhoods. Stroll along the majestic Stradun, the main street of Dubrovnik’s old town, where history comes alive through a harmonious fusion of medieval and Renaissance influences.

Wine tasting
On our way back to Korcula and Orebic we stop at a wine museum on the Peljesac peninsula for wine tasting and learning more about the local wines.
Book your place now and prepare for an experience that will transport you through time and uncover the magic of Croatia’s coastal treasures.