This pretty town of about 1500 people was once the home of wealthy sea captains and sailors, who built beautiful houses along the coastline. The town is easy to get around on foot and still retains many links to its past with its attractive historical centre, marina and maritime museum which houses documents and artefacts from its famous seafaring past.

There is a wide variety of restaurants and cafes with friendly service, serving great food (especially seafood) and famous local wines, as well as many shops and facilities that will cater for all your needs during your stay.

Dominating the scenery on the slopes of Mount St. Elias above Orebic there is a Franciscan Monastery (built 1470) that houses a small museum. After a short walk through the pine forests you are rewarded with unforgettable views over Orebic, and across the Peljesac channel to Korcula, Mljet and Lastovo islands.

The area around Orebic offers fantastic walking and cycling opportunities through unspoilt countryside that is still populated by hundred year old pine forests, cypress and almond trees. The coastline is made up of long sandy and pebble beaches with numerous small coves that have the shallow crystal clear waters of the Adriatic lapping the shore.

It's only a few kilometres along the coast to the village of Veganj which is Croatia's premier windsurfing location, due to the mistral winds that gently blow through the Peljesac channel, and only a 20 minute ferry ride from Orebic harbour to the island of Korcula which makes for a great day trip.

The following facilities are all located within a 10  15 minute walk from the villa.

* Supermarket
* Bakery
* Restaurants
* Shops
* Bank
* Cashpoint
* Money exchange
* Pharmacy
* Internet Cafe
* Car Hire
* Car/Passenger Ferry (to Korcula)