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Janjina - Tourist Information
Janjina - Tourism
In Janjina guests can stay in private accommodation.
Nearest beaches are located in settlements Drace and Trstenik.
Peninsula Peljesac is known for good wines so you should visit restaurants and enjoy in wines and Dalmatian cuisine.
From Janjina, that is its coastal settlements, you can go on private or group boat excursions to islands Hvar, Korcula, Brac or to city Split. City Split and town Dubrovnik can be also visited with group or private car excursions. You can also use car rentals to get to Dubrovnik or Split.
Nearest beaches are located in settlements Drace and Trstenik.
Peninsula Peljesac is known for good wines so you should visit restaurants and enjoy in wines and Dalmatian cuisine.
From Janjina, that is its coastal settlements, you can go on private or group boat excursions to islands Hvar, Korcula, Brac or to city Split. City Split and town Dubrovnik can be also visited with group or private car excursions. You can also use car rentals to get to Dubrovnik or Split.
Janjina - Attractions
Attractions in and near Janjina:
- Church of St. Blaise;
- Church of St. Stephen;
- Fort on hill above Janjina;
- Town Dubrovnik;
- City Split;
- Town Ston;
- Town Orebic;
- Island Korcula;
- Island Hvar...
City Split and town Dubrovnik are both historical towns with historical monuments like Diocletian's palace in Split and town walls in Dubrovnik. Both are ideal for one-day sightseeing. Both Split and Dubrovnik can be visited with private boat transfers and private car transfers.
Town Ston is beautiful small town on peninsula Peljesac with salt production and famous stone wall which was built in 14th century.
Town Orebic is connected with town Korcula on island Korcula with ferry line. Both are beautiful towns with historical old town centers.
Island Hvar is ideal for one-day trips by boat rentals. On island Hvar you will find forts, night clubs, restaurants, wineries, sand and pebble beaches...
- Church of St. Blaise;
- Church of St. Stephen;
- Fort on hill above Janjina;
- Town Dubrovnik;
- City Split;
- Town Ston;
- Town Orebic;
- Island Korcula;
- Island Hvar...
City Split and town Dubrovnik are both historical towns with historical monuments like Diocletian's palace in Split and town walls in Dubrovnik. Both are ideal for one-day sightseeing. Both Split and Dubrovnik can be visited with private boat transfers and private car transfers.
Town Ston is beautiful small town on peninsula Peljesac with salt production and famous stone wall which was built in 14th century.
Town Orebic is connected with town Korcula on island Korcula with ferry line. Both are beautiful towns with historical old town centers.
Island Hvar is ideal for one-day trips by boat rentals. On island Hvar you will find forts, night clubs, restaurants, wineries, sand and pebble beaches...
Janjina - Location and Climate
Janjina (South Dalmatia, Croatia) is Municipality on peninsula Peljesac, consisted of 5 settlements: Janjina, Popova Luka, Drace, Sreser and Osobjava.
Settlement Janjina is consisted of two villages Janjina and Zabrezje.
Janjina is located in central inland of peninsula Peljesac. It is connected with other settlements with roads.
Municipality Janjina has around 551 inhabitants. Settlement Janjina has around 203 inhabitants.
You can come to Janjina with main Adriatic road from Split or Dubrovnik using car rentals or private car transfers. When you get to settlement Zaton Doli, you should turn for peninsula Peljesac and Janjina.
You can also come to Drace or Trstenik with private boat transfers or boat rentals from Split or Dubrovnik and then use bus to get to Janjina.
Climate in Janjina is Mediterranean.
Settlement Janjina is consisted of two villages Janjina and Zabrezje.
Janjina is located in central inland of peninsula Peljesac. It is connected with other settlements with roads.
Municipality Janjina has around 551 inhabitants. Settlement Janjina has around 203 inhabitants.
You can come to Janjina with main Adriatic road from Split or Dubrovnik using car rentals or private car transfers. When you get to settlement Zaton Doli, you should turn for peninsula Peljesac and Janjina.
You can also come to Drace or Trstenik with private boat transfers or boat rentals from Split or Dubrovnik and then use bus to get to Janjina.
Climate in Janjina is Mediterranean.
Janjina - Useful tips
Tourist Board Ston +385(0)20 754 452
Sea help 9155
General information 18981
Emergency number 112
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Road assistance 987
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
Ambulance 194
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Police 192
Ferry port Trpanj +385(0)20 743 911
Fire department 193
Janjina can be reached with private or group car excursions from Split or Dubrovnik. From Split or island Hvar you can also use private or group boat excursions.
Sea help 9155
General information 18981
Emergency number 112
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Road assistance 987
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
Ambulance 194
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Police 192
Ferry port Trpanj +385(0)20 743 911
Fire department 193
Janjina can be reached with private or group car excursions from Split or Dubrovnik. From Split or island Hvar you can also use private or group boat excursions.
Janjina - History
There were many Illyrian forts in area of Janjina. Most significant was fort Gradina on a hill above settlement Janjina.
In Antique ages Janjina was in important location for trading between Narona, Issa and Korkyra.
Romans fought Illyrians for this area from 229. BC until 35. AD. Roman soldiers were rewarded with this area and built many villa rusticae.
In 7th century Croats brought different culture to this area. Churches of St. Vid and St. Juraj were built.
Janjina was first time mentioned in written documents in 1222.
In 14th century Dubrovnik Republic built a stone wall in town Ston and separated peninsula Peljesac from other countries.
Parish Janjina was founded in the end of 14th century. Parish Janjina is consisted of settlements Janjina, Drace, Sreser and Popova Luka.
In 1628. Church of St. Blaise became Parish church.
During 19th century many roads were built in and near Janjina. So in 1820. was finished road Janjina-Dol-Rat, in 1830. road Janjina-Drace, in 1863. roads Janjina-Popova Luka and Janjina-Trstenik, in 1894. road Drace-Sutvid, in 1910. main Janjina street.
In 1963. in Janjina was founded Tourist Society.
In 1635. in Janjina was written first Rules of Confraternity of St. Stephen.
In 1896. in Janjina was founded Croatian Cultural-Educational Society Zvonimir.
In 1924. in Janjina was founded Chess Society with reading room and library.
In Antique ages Janjina was in important location for trading between Narona, Issa and Korkyra.
Romans fought Illyrians for this area from 229. BC until 35. AD. Roman soldiers were rewarded with this area and built many villa rusticae.
In 7th century Croats brought different culture to this area. Churches of St. Vid and St. Juraj were built.
Janjina was first time mentioned in written documents in 1222.
In 14th century Dubrovnik Republic built a stone wall in town Ston and separated peninsula Peljesac from other countries.
Parish Janjina was founded in the end of 14th century. Parish Janjina is consisted of settlements Janjina, Drace, Sreser and Popova Luka.
In 1628. Church of St. Blaise became Parish church.
During 19th century many roads were built in and near Janjina. So in 1820. was finished road Janjina-Dol-Rat, in 1830. road Janjina-Drace, in 1863. roads Janjina-Popova Luka and Janjina-Trstenik, in 1894. road Drace-Sutvid, in 1910. main Janjina street.
In 1963. in Janjina was founded Tourist Society.
In 1635. in Janjina was written first Rules of Confraternity of St. Stephen.
In 1896. in Janjina was founded Croatian Cultural-Educational Society Zvonimir.
In 1924. in Janjina was founded Chess Society with reading room and library.
Janjina - Interesting Facts
Known persons from Janjina: journalist and writer Ivo Lendic, member of Imperial Council Ivo Prodan, historian Nikola Zvonimir Bjelovucic...
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