Viganj

Osnovne informacije

Na zapadnom dijelu južne obale po vinu poznatog poluotoka Pelješca, smjestilo se lijepo naselje Viganj, koje je ujedno i lučica za manje brodice i prikladno odredište za miran odmor gostiju zaljubljenika u sportove na vodi.

Viganj u kojem se nalazi vrijedan botanički vrt, smjestio se u prostranoj pelješačkoj uvali zapadno od rta Liberan, a poluotok je osim cestom preko Stona, s kopnom povezan i svakodnevnom trajektnom linijom.

Pelješani se zahvaljujući plodnoj zemlji i obilju sunca vjekovima bave vinogradarstvom i vinarstvom, maslinarstvom i uzgojem voća i povrća, pa ćete dođete li ovamo na stolu uvijek imati domaće sušene smokve i vrhunsko ulje.

Okrenut blagotvornom jugu, siguran od sjevernih vjetrova, u zaleđu zaštićen brdom Sveti Ilija koje rado posjećuju planinari i hodači, Viganj svoje goste oduševljava ugodnom toplom klimom, velikom šljunčanom plažom, bujnim i egzotičnim biljem te hladom borova i maslinika.

Ljubitelji surfinga, jedrenja i ostalih vodenih sportova znaju da ovdje pušu povoljni vjetrovi stvarajući lijepe, jednolične i dugačke valove.

Viganj

General information

The picturesque village of Viganj is situated on the road to Loviste, 8 km from the town of Orebic and is well known for its rich maritime traditions and more famously known as being the windsurfing capital of Croatia.

Viganj is lined with impressive sea captians houses and the village has transformed itself into a wonderful orchard and botanical garden. There are a good selection of waterfront reastaurants and bars and the village also boasts a long white pebbly beach which makes it an ideal location for family holidays.

The "maestral" breeze that runs through the Korcula and Peljesac channel in the summer months is unique. The daily breeze creates the perfect conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Each year, the National Championships are held in Vaganj every year in the last two weeks of July. Viganj was host to the World Championship in windsurfing in 1989 and to the European Championship in 1990.

Scuba diving is also very popular in Viganj and highlights include a U-boat in the local waters and various flora and fauna. Dive centres are located nearby and equipment can be hired locally.

Not far from Viganj, (about 10 mins by bus) is the "Cave Nakovana" recently discovered in the year 1999. The Illyrian shrine has been traced back to the Hellenistic period (4th to 1st century B.C.). The only "sealed"cave site in Croatia became a World sensation in archaeological circles.

Also located near to Viganj is the mountain excursion point for Mt. Illija (961m) which is ideal for hiking, extreme cycling and paragliding.

The quaint village of Kuciste is situated on the Road to Loviste, 6 km from the town of Orebic. Also rich in maritime traditions, this beautiful village reveals the harmony of sacred medieval architecture. The village is lined by many sea captains houses, stairways and terraced gardens full of luxuriant foliage and exotic trees.

The small chapel of the Holy Trinity (1752), contains an impressive facade showing a strong Venetian influence and surpasses many other examples. It is claimed to be the most luxurious 18th century Baroque mausoleum in Dalmatia.

Kuciste and its pretty harbour is dotted with local fishing boats and unusual pillar-box boat sheleters called "Vlake"