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Sreser is a small fishermen's village situated on the northern coast of the Peljesac peninsula 30 km west of Ston.

Accommodation in Sreser is available in private houses, apartments and rooms and there is also a car campsite.

In Sreser there are beautiful sandy and pebbly beaches as well as concrete swimming areas in front of private houses, but if those who prefer rocky beaches more can find them in the nearby bays.

Opposite the central beach in Sreser and very close to the mainland there is a small island Gospin skoj that can be reached by swimming or even walking as the sea is quite shallow. On the highest rock on the top of the island there is a great spot for enjoying the view and sun basking.

Guests can have a peaceful vacation in this authentic Mediterranean place surrounded by an unspoiled nature but those who wish to enjoy nightlife of Peljesac can go to the disco clubs and numerous restaurants and bars in the vicinity of Sreser.

The numerous attractions of inland of the Peljesac peninsula and its coastal settlements of Viganj, Trpanj, Orebic and Zuljana are best explored by bike or car and no matter where guests may be on Peljesac they can get to try some excellent homemade wines as this peninsula is well known for viticulture and the production of high quality wine.

Guests can join organized group or private boat excursions from Sreser for a tour of the amazing coastline of Peljesac and the island of Korcula, Hvar and Mljet which is a National Park. Private boat transfer can also be easily arranged for a fast transfer by sea to Dubrovnik or Split.

Some of the attractions in Sreser and the nearby area are:
- the Church of Mala Gospa,
- Vucine Beach,
- cove Blace,
- Viganj,
- Ston…

The Church of Mala Gospa in Sreser was constructed in 1617.

One of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic is Vucine Beach situated about 15 km from Sreser. It is located in the small bay of Zuljana on the south coast of Peljesac.

Cove Blace is situated 25 km from Sreser in Trpanj. It is known for its medicinal mud used for treating different kinds of rheumatic and other diseases.

Viganj is located 39 km from Sreser and is known as one of the most popular windsurfing centers in Europe. It offers numerous other options for an active holiday such as diving, cycling, speleology, paragliding, mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing and traditional Dalmatian sport bowling.

Ston is situated 31 km from Sreser. It has the oldest active salt-production plant in the world and is therefore known as the 'salt city'. In Ston there can also be seen the famous Ston Wall, which is the second longest one in the world after the Great Wall of China.

Dubrovnik is situated 85 km from Sreser and some of the attractions here are:
- Stradun (Plaza)
- Dubrovnik's Cathedral
- Town walls with forts and towers
- Palace of Duke
- Large and Small Onofrio's fountain
- Church of St. Vlaho
- Franciscan and Dominican monasteries
- Dubrovnik's museums
- Town bell-tower
- Porporela
- Orlando's column
- Lazareti

Group or private boat excursions can be joined to visit the islands of Korcula, Hvar, Mljet and Lastovo. Boat rentals can also be hired with or without crew and there is also a possibility of taking a private boat transfer to Dubrovnik or Split.

Sreser is a small settlement belonging to the Janjina Municipality and Dubrovnik-Neretva County. It is situated on the north coast of the Peljesac peninsula and has a population of about 200 premanent residents who are mainly engaged in fishing, viticulture, farming and of late also tourism.

Sreser is located by a local road that branches from the regional road 414 leading through the Peljesac Peninsula.

The nearest airport to Sreser is in Dubrovnik.

The distances from Sreser to the other settlements and towns in Croatia and European cities are:
- Dubrovnik 84 km,
- Split 176 km,
- Zadar 295 km,
- Rijeka 550 km,
- Pula 657 km,
- Zagreb 547 km,
- Ljubljana 603 km,
- Vienna 901 km,
- Budapest 887 km,
- Belgrade 551 km,
- Milano 1045 km,
- Genova 1168 km,
- Berlin 1600 km.

This region has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summer season and mild and rainy winters.

Group or private boat excursions are organized frequently during the summer season for a tour of the islands of Korcula, Hvar, Mljet and Lastovo. Boat rentals are available and there is also an option of hiring a private boat transfer to Dubrovnik or Split.

In Sreser accommodation is available in private houses, rooms and apartments and in a nearby car campsite.

In Sreser there is are two restaurants, a bar, a grocery shop and a tourist info center.

The Orebic Municipality Tourist Board +385(0)20 713 718
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Bus terminal Dubrovnik +385(0)60 305 070
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155
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

During the summer season group or private boat excursions are frequently organized for exploring the islands of Korcula, Hvar, Mljet and Lastovo. Boat rentals or private boat transfers can be hired to reach Dubrovnik or Split.

Numerous archaeological findings indicate that Peljesac has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. During the Iron Age the Illyrian community was established here as one of its branches the Plerejs inhabited the peninsula. The influences of Greek and Italian seamen were brought by them and they established classic Mediterranean culture on Peljesac.

A legend about the Sreser's small island Gospin skoj says that there was a church there in which the locals attended the Holy mass until one day when a girl drowned on the way to the church. After that incident the locals constructed another church but on the mainland, and didn't go to the island for the Mass any morw. Now there is only a cross on the top of the island and that church is gone.