 Top rated - August 2007
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Framed by vegetation.
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A paradise for snorkelers.
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There was a small islet in the distance, with the water changing colors from green to dark blue.
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Crystal clear waters.
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Kites on the beach and kitesurfers wandering around and praying for wind.
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Our beach was pebbly and occupied mostly by windsurfers and kitesurfers.
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... but after a few days of heat, the air became misty.
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A little girl jumping.
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Grey, green and white.
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The view from the main pier in the port towards the town and Sv. Ilija in the background.
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Standing on the edge of the waterfall.
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The Old Bridge at night.
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Rocks and pines.
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Not suitable for bikes!
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Picturesque alley.
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The ferry was reversing and the water went wild.
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The ferry ride to Island Korčula took about 15 minutes. Orebić in the background.
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Measuring the strength of the wind.
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Resting and waiting.
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Dramatic skies just before sunset.
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When there was no wind, kites and surfs were spread on the beach.
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Hills above Viganj in different weather: here the storm was brewing ...
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Grasses and a chapel.
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One windsurfer took to the sea but there was hardly any wind.
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Sitting on the pier and meditating.
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There is Island Korčula on the right.
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... and after a short downpour rushed to the beach, which was already glowing in the late-afternoon, after-rain light.
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Walking on the pier.
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... which is one of the few villages on the peninsula.
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Despite the wind it was warm and most people stayed on the deck.
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Looking back on Ploče from the ferry.
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That was close. :)
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Viganj and Island Korčula.
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Another fiery red sunset. Very little PS enhancement, I swear! :)
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The northern side of Pelješac, wild and largely uninhabited.
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Arrival of a ferry from Island Korčula.
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Viganj at night.
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Here the beach consisted not only of pebbles but also of bigger stones and rocks.
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One day we went to a deserted beach a few kilometers from Viganj that is only accessible via a steep path down the slope from the road.
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One morning was especially dramatic - ominous clouds and scorching sun at the same time.
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In Viganj, we found ourselves a room ...
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We entered the port of Trpanj ...
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Our journey began in the wee hours and by mid-morning we reached the coast near Makarska where the road crosses a mountain ridge and descends to the sea.
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No signs of dark clouds in the other direction.
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The view of the Korčula old town, complete with the town walls.
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View from the restaurant terrace where we ate dinner. I literally didn't have to get up from the chair to take this photo.
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A family on a boat.
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Žuljana in the distance - it really is small.
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There are some nice coves among the rocks where you can sunbathe in privacy. :)
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Another village for another late afternoon excursion. This time it was Žuljana. The coast was quite rugged here, too, and beautiful just the same.
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One of the small piers in the village of Lovište.
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Pink clouds reflecting in the water.
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The rocks are quite suitable for photography though. :)
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A sailboat with no sails.
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One day we drove to the village of Lovište at the very end of the peninsula. The sunset was really that red.
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Sea front with private beaches.
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Viganj at night.
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A whole spectrum of colors.
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The air was clear after the rain ...
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... and here the clouds created a pattern of light on the slopes.
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Some sunsets were more spectacular than others.
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There is a road that ascends the hills above Viganj and offers great views over the coast and Island Korčula across the channel. The land jutting into the sea on the left is our beach.
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The town of Korčula.
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A windsurf in the sea.
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A few people came to the beach to watch the sunset.
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The ferry was rather small.
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At night, Viganj is just as sleepy as during the day. A few pubs and restaurants line the coast.
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One of the idyllic beaches accessible only by boat or on foot.
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There were quite a few sea urchins on the seabed - another sign that the water is very clear.
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The old town is typically Mediterranean with narrow cobbled streets and claustrophobic squares.
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By the town walls in Korčula.
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The coast beyond Lovište is not really suitable for swimming as the rocks are rugged and it's difficult to get into the water.
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Dark clouds over the town.
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Kiteboards come in all colors and designs.
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Waves in the sunset.
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It was really that red.
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Panoramic view from the road above Viganj.
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The sky and clouds turned orange.
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In Ploče we boarded a ferry which took us across the channel to the Pelješac peninsula.
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The water in the harbor is unusually green. It was funny seeing a few locals fishing on the main pier!
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Orebić is the main town of the Pelješac peninsula and is dominated by a mountain called Sv. Ilija. One day the peak was shrouded in a strange-looking cloud.
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Viganj at night.
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One of the many small piers locals built for their boats. Almost every house has one.
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The surf and the sea.
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