Ston

Ston – a small town on Peljesac, located at the very beginning of Pelješac peninsula, near the point where Peninsula meets the Mainland. It has about 2500 inhabitants.

The town was a military fort of the Ragusan (Dubrovnik) Republic whose defensive walls are a notable feature of this town’s medieval architecture.  (Read more about History of Dubrovnik).

The Town Walls are 890 meters long and another one, just outside the town 5 km – the Great Wall . The walls extend to Mali Ston, a smaller town on the northern side of the Pelješac and the end of the Malostonski zaljev, well known for its salt and oyster production. (see a map of Ston and Mali Ston)

Getting to Ston:

The town is easy to reach by car or bus – an hour drive from Dubrovnik. There is a regular bus service to Ston – see info and schedules here ; see visitors map of Ston and surroundings

Ston Hotels

• Apartments Mage
  – Situated at a quiet location offering views of the Medieval Walls , Apartments Mage offers air-conditioned apartments and an outdoor swimming pool. An outdoor kitchen with barbecue facilities and a traditional fire house are featured. Prices from €60 – Number of rooms: 4 – Check Apartments Mage, Ston availability
• Apartments Vlasic
  Apartments Vlašic is set in this medieval town known for the second longest stone walls in the world and the oldest salt-works in Europe. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and satellite TV. Prices from €55 – Number of rooms: 4 – Check Apartments Vlasic, Ston availability
• Villa Koruna
  – The Villa Koruna is situated on the seashore in peaceful Mali Ston on the Pelješac Peninsula and offers you air-conditioned en-suite rooms with satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi. Prices from €69 – Number of rooms: 6 – Check Villa Koruna, Ston availability
• Villa Menalo
  – Set within the tiny Hodilje Village, just 3 km from the town, Villa Menalo lies only 30 metres away from the pebbly beach and the Adriatic Sea. It offers air-conditioned accommodation and a bar with a large terrace. Prices from €48.3 – Number of rooms: 10 – Check Villa Menalo, Ston availability
  

Map of Ston

Some articles and photos:

• Grand Prix for Ston Oysters 1936
• Oysters in Ston