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Kuciste is a picturesque small settlement located on the Peljesac peninsula some 5 km west from the town of Orebic.

This is a favorite destination for windsurfers as during the summer season the west winds of Maestral and Tramuntana which are favorable for surfers are constantly blowing.

Accommodation in Kuciste can be found in a hotel and a car camp as well as in private houses, rooms and apartments.

There are beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches in Kuciste from which there is a wonderful view of the town of Korcula and the settlement of Zrnovska Banja over the Korcula channel.

Numerous sports activities can be enjoyed here such as sailing, windsurfing, diving, biking, hiking and many more.

Group or private boat excursions and private boat transfers as well as boat rentals can be easily arranged for a tour of the stunning coastline of Peljesac and the island Mljet, Korcula, Hvar and Brac or even to the towns of Dubrovnik and Split.

In Kuciste visitors can see:
- small harbors made of stone called vlake
- captain's houses right by the sea and stone boat moorings
- Churches of Holy Trinity, St. Ann and St. Lawrence
- Lazarevic baroque palace
- cemetery and Church of St. Luke built in the 14th century.
- hiking trails above Kuciste lead to the old settlements Zukovac and Bilopolje.

One of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic is Vucine Beach located 36 km from Kuciste. It is situated on the southern part of Peljesac in a small bay of Zuljana. The sunset in Zuljana is a breathtaking sight as it appears as if the sun 'sinks' into the sea.

Trpanj is located 24 km away from Kuciste and is famous for its cove Blace coated in medicinal mud which is used for treating different kinds of rheumatic and other diseases.

Viganj is located about 3 km from Kuciste and is known as one of the most popular windsurfing centers in Europe. Viganj offers many other possibilities for an active vacation such as diving, cycling, speleology, paragliding, mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing and traditional Dalmatian sport bowling.

Ston is located 63 km from Kuciste and is known as the 'salt city' because it has the oldest active salt-production plant in the world. There can also be seen the famous Ston Wall, which is the longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China.

Dubrovnik is situated 116 km from Kuciste and is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations where you can see:
- Church of St. Vlaho
- Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
- Stradun (Plaza)
- Dubrovnik's Cathedral
- Town walls with forts and towers
- Orlando's column
- Lazareti
- Palace of Duke
- Large and Small Onofrio's fountain
- Dubrovnik's museums
- Town bell-tower
- Porporela

Private boat transfers can be hired to take you to visit Dubrovnik and other beautiful tourist destination along the Adriatic coast such as the town of Split. Group or private boat excursions can be joined for exploring the islands of Korcula, Mljet or Hvar. Boat rentals with or without crew are available as well.

Kuciste is a small settlement located on the Peljesac peninsula. It belongs to the Orebic Municipality and the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The population of Kuciste numbers about 205 permanent residents whose main economy is based on tourism but the locals are also engaged in fishing.

It is situated on the coastline 5 km to the west from Orebic, at the foothill of mountain St. Ilija.

Kuciste can easily be reached by car, bus and ferry (Orebic).

If you are traveling by car in the direction of Zagreb to Split, you can take the motorway to Ploce and from there go to Trpanj. In Trpanj you can board a ferry with your car to Orebic or Janina in 20 minutes, or you can get to Ston in 40 minutes.

After leaving the motorway another optional route is to drive about 30 minutes to the Adriatic highway, then drive eastward through Neum to Peljesac. It then takes a one-hour drive along the Peljesac road to reach Orebic.

The nearest airport is located in Dubrovnik.

The distances from Kuciste to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 174 km,
- Dubrovnik 116 km,
- Zadar 293 km,
- Rijeka 549 km,
- Pula 656 km,
- Zagreb 546 km,
- Ljubljana 602 km,
- Vienna 900 km,
- Budapest 886 km,
- Belgrade 583 km,
- Milano 1044 km,
- Genova 1167 km,
- Berlin 1599 km.

The climate of Kuciste is typical Mediterranean with hot summers and very mild but rainy winters.

Accommodation in Kuciste can be found in a hotel and a car camp and also private houses, apartments and rooms.

Group or private boat excursions are available for exploring the islands of Korcula, Mljet or Hvar. Boat rental services are also at your disposal and boats can be hired with or without crew. Private boat transfers can be arranged for a visit to the towns of Dubrovnik and Split.

Tourist Office Orebic +385(0)20 713 718
Ferry port Orebic +385(0)20 714 075
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Bus Terminal Dubrovnik +385(0)60 305 070
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
Jadronilija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155

The numerous archaeological findings located in various caves on Peljesac indicate that the area of Peljesac has been inhabited since the Neolithic.

An Illyrian shrine has been found in one cave near the hamlet of Nakovane. Illyrians were engaged in cattle breeding and armed conflicts were frequent in an attempt to get the best pastures for their cattle.

During the Middle Ages the borders changed often and many claimed Peljesac as their own. Slavs started inhabiting this area and especially its western part with the weakening of the Roman Empire.

Peljesac came under the rule of the Republic of Dubrovnik in 1326 which ruled this region until the French occupied and abolished the republic of Dubrovnik in 1808.

Kuciste is a great surfing destination because of its geographical location and constant summer wind blowing from the west between the island of Korcula and the Peljesac peninsula.