The village of Sreser is a typical fishing and farming village situated on the north side of the Pelje�ac Peninsula. The Peninsula itself lies in the south of Dalmatia and it's the second largest peninsula in Croatia.

History

The first records of the Peninsula date back to the year 4000 B.C. The village of Sreser itself grew around the site of one of the many villa rusticas that the Romans had built all over the Peninsula. The village has a population of around 30 people. The local people have kept alive their tradition of fishing and the production of wine and olive oil. They have also started to grow oranges recently. Tourism began here some 40 years ago. There are pebble and sandy beaches, secluded rocky coves and three islets nearby. The nearest is called Gospin �koj and one can swim to it or even walk to it at low tide. This area is popular with holiday makers who enjoy untouched nature and tranquility.

Active holiday

Those who are interested in exploring the area would welcome the fact that the town of Dubrovnik lies about 80 kilometres away. The town of Ston, with its world's second longest fortification wall, is only 30 kilometres away. The town of Orebic, with its long and renowned maritime tradition, is 30 kilometres away from Sreser, too. One can't but mention the world's famous wine region of Dingac which is 20 kilometres away. There is also the village of Kuna, with its Franciscan art gallery at the Delorita Church and monastery only 20 kilometres away. It's also the birthplace of a famous Croatian painter M.C. Medovic. Those interested in mountain climbing would be inter

ested to know that the town of Orebic lies at the foot of Mount St. Ilija which is 961 metres high. There is also the village of Viganj which is considered a surfers' paradise, the archaeological finds around the Ilyrian founded village of Nakovana as well as many more places of historical, geographical and gastronomic interest along the 68 kilometres long Pelje�ac Peninsula. Furthermore, there is a ferry boat from Orebic to the town of Korcula and one from Trstenik to the Island of Mljet and the national park there.

Other features

Sreser is 2.5 kilometres away from the doctor's and the dentist's office, the post office and the butcher's shop. Inside the village there are 2 grocery stores, 2 cafes and a restaurant. Naturally, a tourist can buy excellent wine, olive oil, fish and shellfish here in the village.