Janjina: Hotels and Accommodation

Janjina is located in the interior of the Pelješac Peninsula at its narrowest point, about two kilometres from both coasts. The historic centre developed in the 15th century. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Janjina can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Culture and History

Several captain’s houses from the 19th century are part of the townscape. The parish church of St Blaise was built in 1876 and opened on 5 May 1878; it is described as a building based on Gothic designs. The upper, pyramid-shaped section of its bell tower was built in 1929 from stone from Korčula.

Above Janjina lies Gradina, an Illyrian hillfort surrounded by numerous tumuli. The remains of the pre-Romanesque Church of St George include a late medieval cemetery. Fragments of this church’s altar screen feature interlaced decoration and a donor inscription bearing the name Petar. Near the cemetery church of St Stephen, the walls of a Roman country house and stelae from the 1st century were discovered. Above the entrance to the former prince’s palace is a rustic relief of the seated St Blaise.

Landscape

The area around Janjina is characterised by vineyards, olive groves and Dalmatian maquis. Endemic flora has been recorded in the wider Pelješac area. More than 15 orchid species have been recorded around Janjina, mainly in olive groves and on dry, rocky ground.

Agriculture, wine production and olive cultivation form the economic foundation of Janjina. Dežulović is a small family-run winery in the town that produces wine, spirits and olive oil based on a long family tradition of growing grapes and olives. The winery is located next to the main road on Pelješac and has parking spaces. Zlato Nelino olive oil is made from Oblica and Paštrica olives grown on trees more than 100 years old.

Trails and Activities

The Janjina Tourist Board was a co-initiator of the Pelješac Outdoor project, which maps and marks cycling and hiking trails across Pelješac. The interactive Pelješac trail map contains information on trail type, difficulty level and elevation gain, as well as downloadable GPX tracks, descriptions, safety information and trail photos. In addition, the tourist boards of Pelješac provide an interactive mountain-biking and hiking map with five circular mountain-bike routes and six hiking routes.

One cycling route leads into Janjina and continues towards Sreser and Osobjava. The section to Janjina runs through a forest with Kermes oaks, strawberry trees, sage, rosemary, immortelle and other herbs, and offers views of nature and the sea. The entire cycling section is about 40 kilometres long, can be completed without dismounting and is recommended for an e-bike.

The municipality of Janjina has cycling and hiking trails. A well-maintained waterfront promenade connects Drače and Sreser within the municipality of Janjina. The beaches in the coastal settlements also include pebble beaches; in the area in front of Sreser, kayaking and trips by small boat to nearby islets are offered.

Traditional taverns serving homemade food are located along the route.

Other places: Sreser, Osobjava, Popova Luka, Drace

To the higher-level travel overview: Janjina.