Oyster Tasting on Pelješac Peninsula, Ston

Visit the picturesque Pelješac Peninsula, located between Split and Dubrovnik and jutting out from the Croatian mainland. It makes an excellent day trip from either city or the perfect stopping point when traveling between the two.

First, make a stop in the town of Ston, where you can walk along 14th- and 15th-century walls that rival those in Dubrovnik. Measuring over three miles long (5 km), they're the longest defense structure in Europe. Dubrovnik (known as the Republic of Ragusa) built the walls to protect the area's salt pans. They contain three fortresses and several towers.

After walking the walls and exploring the Old Town, you'll head down to the port. Meet with your friendly skipper and sail out into Ston Bay, passing several oyster farms. Stop to learn a bit about how the farms operate, then taste a few onboard with a glass of local wine. 

Next, make an optional stop at a local family restaurant to enjoy some of Croatia's freshest fish and seafood.

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