Zuljana: Sandy Bay, Churches and Diving

The beach in the bay is mostly fine sand. Near Vučine, there are two pebble beaches with easy access to the water and shade from pine trees. This gives you a choice of two different types of beach along the coast: fine sand in the bay, or pebbles and pine shade at Vučine. You can reach the smaller Kremena Bay from the local church or from the waterfront in Zuljana. Beach conditions and access may vary seasonally.

Churches, Local History and Activities

Four old churches are visible around the beaches of Zuljana: Gospe od Sedam Žalosti, Sv. Roko-Julijana, Sv. Nikola and Sv. Martin. The Church of Sv. Roko-Julijana is in the centre of Zuljana. Ruins of old farmsteads also preserve traces of earlier wine-growing, olive cultivation and agricultural life. View the ruins from a safe distance.

Local diving centres offer organized diving in Zuljana; availability and operators may vary by season. On the Pelješac Peninsula, wine routes also connect visits to wineries and vineyards in Metohija, Boljenovići, Sparagovići, Putnikovići and Dubrava. Those looking beyond the coast to wine tours will find a distinct regional point of interest here.

Hiking from Zuljana

A hiking trail to Mount Sveti Ivan starts at Zuljana beach and climbs towards Vučine Bay. The route is 6 km long, with an elevation gain of 465 m. The elevation gain adds a second practical detail alongside the route length to help you plan.

More Culture and Routes in the Wider Destination of Općina Ston

In the wider destination of Općina Ston, Ston and Mali Ston, the walls connecting them, the Mali Ston Bay Nature Reserve, Stonsko Polje and the salt pans form part of Ston’s historic urban ensemble. The Ston fortification system is 5.5 km long and includes the walls of Ston and Mali Ston, the Great Wall, 41 towers and six bastions.

The Lapidarij in the Bishop’s Palace in Ston is one of the more important collections of medieval art in southern Croatia. Stone altar screens, frescoes and ornaments with rich interlace decoration illustrate artistic production in Ston and its surrounding area from Roman antiquity through later historical periods. Salt production has continued for centuries at the Ston salt pans. The Mali Ston oyster has a protected designation of origin in the European Union. In Mali Ston Bay, boat trips to oyster farms, with tastings of oysters freshly taken from the sea, are among the visitor experiences. Check current availability in advance if you plan such a trip.

For outdoor activities in the wider destination of Općina Ston, the Napoleon Road offers another route option: it runs for 7 km to Ponikve and can be travelled by bicycle or on foot. Two cycling routes can be distinguished by destination and approximate distance: the route from Ston through Vino to Prapratno is about 6 km long; another runs from Ston to Kobaš and Marčuleti Bay and is about 8 km long. Both distances are approximate.

A year-round ferry service runs from Prapratno to the island of Mljet; check the latest departure times before travelling. Ston is also connected by bus routes to several cities in Croatia and some cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also advisable to check the timetables for these services.

Discover more destinations: Broce, Dančanje, Ston, Prapratna, Zaton Doli, Duba Stonska, Hodilje, Putnikovic

Go to the wider travel overview: Općina Ston.