Balkans 2019 - Thursday, June 6 - Dubrovnik and the Pelješac Peninsula, Croatia.


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IMG_9117 - Lapad Bay from our balcony
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IMG_9119 - Early morning at the local market in Lapad
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IMG_9120 - Port Gruž and Kantafig form the main cruise ship harbour in Dubrovnik.
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IMG_9130 - Rijeka Dubrovačka, a bay at the west end of Port Gruž, as we head out to visit Ston
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IMG_9131 - The Tuđman Bridge, named for Croatia’s first president, crosses Rijeka Dubrovačka to more rural coast regions.
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IMG_9143 - The start of the 13 Elaphiti Islands, en route to Ston. Lopud on the right is said to be popular for bicycling.
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IMG_9147 - The cliff-top road along the iconic Dubrovnik Riviera. The Rudine windpark, near Slano, was opened in 2016.
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IMG_9151 - Luca Slano, an inlet at the village of Slano, is well protected from strong south winds and so is popular for sailing.
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IMG_9168 - Uvala Kuta, at the end of Mali Ston Bay, has a sandy bottom, plankton, and fresh water, so is good for aquaculture.
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IMG_9174 - Mali Ston town and bay. There has been organized European flat oyster farming here since the 16th century.

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