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Ston is a small city situated in South Dalmatia famous by the longest stone wall in Europe and the second longest in the world after the Great wall of China and also by the oldest active salt-production plant in the world which is why it is called the 'salt city'. The history of Ston dates back to the early 14th century and its ancient houses are divided by narrow quiet streets filled with traces of Mediterranean culture that irresistibly tempt the visitor to discover the stories of the past of this place.

Ston is also well-known for its oysters and mussel growing farm. The Bay of Prapratno is situated near Ston, and there is located one of the loveliest camps of this region surrounded centuries old olive trees, Mediterranean macchia thickets and with beautiful sandy beaches.

Accommodation in Ston can be found in hotels, camps and private houses, apartments and rooms at very reasonable prices.

Wine production has a long tradition on the Peljesac peninsula which is one of the most important commercial activities here and beautiful grape wine plantations have adorned Peljesac since ancient times.

In Ston there are numerous activities that can be enjoyed such as tasting and visiting oyster farm, hiking, biking and diving and during the summer season there are numerous traditional festivities and celebrations being held in Ston and its nearby surrounding area.

Ston Wall Marathon is a race along the Ston wall and further along the coast that offers a spectacular view over the islands of South Adriatic and is a unique event.

Boat rental services can be hired to visit islets of Tajan, Kokosari, Lovorikovac and Pucenjak where guests can have an opportunity for sports fishing and swimming, just bear in mind that the fishing permit has to be obtained from the Croatian Authorities. Private boat transfers and group or private boat excursions can be joined for a tour of the island of Korcula, Mljet, Brac and Hvar as well as for a one day excursion to the Dalmatian capital Split which is under UNESCO protection.

The Ston Wall is the longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. It started being constructed in 1358 when Peljesac came under the domain of Dubrovnik and the building of it was completed by the end of the 15th century. This has been one of the largest construction projects of that time. The wall is protected by 40 towers and 5 forts of which the strongest one is Bartolomija placed at the highest point. It was named after the saint protector of arms. The wall has a total length of 5.5 km and goes across the hill in a double row.

The salt work in Ston is the oldest one in Europe and possibly in the world and one of the three that exist in Croatia. It was built in 1360 when Ston was bought by the Republic of Dubrovnik. A defensive wall was built around it. Pools named by different Christian saints divide the salt work (all but one which is called Munda) and it is an amazing fact that the way this salt work produces salt has not changed over the ages- the outstanding ecological salt is produced with the combining force of the sun, wind and human power.

From Mali Ston guests can go and visit the oyster farm located in the bay of Mali Ston by boat. The oyster farming here has existed since the time this area was under the Roman rule and the first written documents mentioning the hunting for sea shells date from the 16th century. Controlled farming has been first mentioned in the 17th century.

In and around Ston there are numerous valuable archaeological sites such as the ruins of the Napoleon road and a great deal of old sacral architecture of churches, chapels a monastery. Above Ston in the mount Porace massif there is an archaeological site located in the Gudnja cave some 400 m above sea level. This cave which was once inhabited by humans and the pottery as well as the other archaeological findings found here can be seen in the Archaeological museum in Ston.

Korcula is one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia, and boat rental is a great and fast way to reach this gem of Adriatic and spare a lot of time vs going by ferry. Private boat transfers and group or private boat excursions can also be easily arranged for a tour of the islands of Brac and Hvar as well as for a one day trip to the town of Split.

Another fun way to spend a day here is to go wine tasting on Peljesac. Guests will find the wines of Peljesac to be quite exquisite which can be attributed to the hundred year old tradition of producing and growing wine on a carefully chosen sand soil in a position where it obtains the maximum amount of sunlight. The wine is then stored in traditional oak barrels for gaining that particular taste.

Ston is a settlement and a municipality belonging to the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of South Dalmatia, located at the south of isthmus of the Peljesac peninsula (coordinates 42°50′N 17°42′E). If you are reaching Ston by car from the north, take the road leading to Ploce and from there you can either embark on the car ferry to Trpanj or take the coastal road through Neum (BiH) and Ston.

Ston is well connected with bus lines.

A fast coastal line connects Rijeka, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik. Orebic is well connected to the island of Korcula by car ferry, and by a passenger boat to Viganj and Korcula.

The closest airports are located in Dubrovnik and Split.

The distances from Ston to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Split 185 km,
- Dubrovnik 54 km,
- Zadar 304 km,
- Rijeka 560 km,
- Zagreb 556 km,
- Ljubljana 613 km,
- Vienna 909 km,
- Budapest 897km,
- Belgrade 520 km,
- Milano 1054 km,
- Genova 1178 km,
- Berlin 1610 km.

The climate in Ston is Mediterranean and the yearly temperature average is 16.2⁰C. July which is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 25.3⁰ C.

Tourist board of Ston +385(0)20 754 452
Post office +385(0)20 754 020
Pharmacy +385(0)20 754 034
Harbormaster +385(0)20 754 026
Ambulance +385(0)20 754 310, +385(0)20 754 246
Dentist +385(0)20 754 004
Petrol station Ston +385(0)91 4971 047
Police station Ston +385(0)20 444 555
Tourist Office Orebic +385(0)20 713 718
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Bus terminal Dubrovnik +385(0)60 305 070
Jadrolinija Korcula +385(0)20 715 410
Port Domince Korcula +385(0)20 715 685
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Bus Terminal Split (National Bus Info) +385(0)60 327 777
(International Bus Info) +385(0)21 329 199
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 history of Ston is centuries-old and it has been inhabited since the prehistoric times due to the extraordinary natural resources of this fertile area and the abundance of water and salt located on a prominent geographical position. Ston has been inhabited by the Illyrians and Greeks in the ancient times it, and the Roman rule started in 167.BC during which Ston was called Turris Stagniln. It became a part of Dubrovnik Republic in 1333 and a few years later the people started building and fortifying Ston in order to defend Peljesac and to protect the salterns that were a source of great profit. Many of the cultural and historical monuments of Ston are classified under the highest category of protection.

The Ston wall is the second longest defensive wall in the world, with the first one being of course the Great Wall of China.

Ston is a small settlement but with plenty of things to be seen and done such as sightseeing and enjoying the great cultural heritage of this place, wine and oyster tasting, numerous sports activities, enjoying the gastronomy in restaurants and taverns of Ston and their traditional specialties, or just relaxing on one of the beautiful beaches. Rent a boat and rent a car services are at your disposal, as guests can join group or private boat excursions or hire private boat transfers to the islands of Mljet, Korcula, Brac and Hvar as well as to the towns of Dubrovnik and Split.