Trpanj Holidays

If you’re hankering for a holiday that’s chock-a-block with stunning landscapes, Trpanj will be right up your street. You’ll find this hush-hush port town on the Peljesac Peninsula’s northern coast, with a platter of pebble-sprinkled beaches on its doorstep. Forest walkers and mountain hikers have it made here, too. Head inland and stones and sea are swapped out for jagged peaks and cypress trees – bang-on for scenic walks.

Trpanj’s coastline isn’t just about top-notch scenery. It’s also home to the Promenade of Villas, a seafront avenue brimming with restaurants, bars and – as the name suggests – villas. Seafood’s a major player in this part of Croatia, and the eateries here are just the ticket for sampling some of Trpanj’s fresh-out-of-the-net grub. Peljesac mussels and oysters, in particular, are tipped as the best in the country.

Seafood aside, the wineries sprinkled along the Peljesac Peninsula have a stellar reputation for their ‘postup’ reds, considered one of the swankiest vino Croatia has to offer. Holidays to Trpanj plant you within 10 minutes’ taxi ride of a few of the area’s classiest wine providers. Lots of them offer sampling sessions and tours, where you can see how the velvety bevvies are made, before wetting your whistle with a few tasters.