Napoleon Road and wine museum soon to become new tourist attractions

Bloged in Croatia, Culture, Dalmatia, Sightseeing, Tourism by admin Tuesday October 7, 2008

New projects are being prepared on Pelješac Peninsula in South Dalmatia that will significantly enrich the tourist offer of both the region and the entire Croatia – the reconstruction and tourist validation of the historical Napoleon Road and opening of a wine museum. Both projects were supported by the Croatian Ministry of Tourism. Although it is still not quite certain whether the tourists will be able to see them next year, the projects will certainly save this region’s past and tradition from falling into oblivion. The wine museum is merely one of the attractions that should bring tourists here. In addition to an oil mill, a winery and former wine and oil production methods, the tourist complex would present a collection of written
materials and items from the ancient times, so this museum would enable the guests to see the life and some customs of Pelješac over several centuries, even millennia. Built two centuries ago, the Napoleon Road goes through the most beautiful parts of Pelješac with several zero-category monuments alongside, which certainly increases its tourist value. In the section of the route to Ston, which many refer to as Small Dubrovnik, Ponikve, the mountain of Sveti Ilija (961 meters), and further along the peninsula, the road is mostly well preserved, which enables its tourist validation. The project should continue toward Dubrovnik, Neretva and Split. Situated in the Croatian south, Pelješac Peninsula is the second biggest Croatian peninsula, right after Istria in North Adriatic. Covered with evergreen vegetation and Mediterranean plants, the region has been known for winegrowing, olive growing and vegetable and fruit growing for centuries. Thanks to the exceptionally beautiful nature and close proximity of Dubrovnik and the island of Kor?ula, Pelješac Peninsula is very attractive for tourists. The most important tourist center is Orebi?, well known for its extensive tourist offer and as a ferry port providing the shortest connection between the mainland and the nearby island of Kor?ula.