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Nestling at the base of Mount Ilija in the small hamlet of Ruskovice this traditional stone house is just 700 metres from the seafront at Orebic town. The house is 200 years old and, as you do the short walk or drive to Ruskovice from Orebic, you feel like you are going back in time to a traditional Croat farming village. Mountain spring water feeds the taps in the kitchen and our neighbours produce wine on the premises. The house is a quiet hamlet with just 4 houses so it is lovely to sit outside the actual house.Usually we set up our table here to eat here in the evenings. We have a traditional Dalmatian design for a kitchen which means its the stand alone building opposite the front door.Last year we added stairs and railings and the top of this is a lovely sun trap.This is probably the best bet for a BBQ. Outside the double bed room is an external door which lets onto a small garden surrounded by orange trees -which is a bit more shady. Finally we have the balcony which runs the entire width of the house that has views of Korcula island-which is where I usually end up with my book and a glass of wine. Hopefully you get the sense of the country side immediately outside the house-so there are lots of places to wander to from your own doorstep as well. The 3-hour hike to the top of Mount Ilja starts from Ruskovice and provides stunning views of Korcula Island. The mountain is as high as England's tallest - Scafell - and creates a microclimate for the area, by protecting Orebic from any cold northwesterly winds in the winter, allowing lush Mediterranean vegetation to flourish. The temperature is usually warmer than Korcula; spring arrives earlier and summer leaves later. According to the Lonely Planet "Orebic has the best beaches in Southern Dalmatia - wide sandy coves bordered by groves of tamarisk and pine". Click here for our Peljesac picture gallery The town is named after a family of sea captains who, in 1658 built a citadel as a defence against the Turks. Many of the houses and exotic gardens built by prosperous sea captains still grace Orebic and surrounds. The Peljesac peninsula is famous as the producer of Croatia's greatest wines, among them "Dingac" and "Postup" These are wines virtually identical in strength, character and flavour to American Zinfandel, although often somewhat more refined because of many years of transmutation and selective breeding. Korcula produces Croatia's most famous white wine, the Posip. The Peljesac - Home of Croatia's greatest wines - 2 interesting articles about the wine-producing area of Peljesac: http://korcula.net/vina/default.htm Croatian islands in the Adriatic sea are rich in archaeological sites but none of them can rival the Peljesac Peninsula.Near the western tip of peninsula, on the Nakovana Plateau, archaeologists have discovered impressive monuments left by its prehistoric inhabitants. In a cave called Spila, near the picturesque village of Nakovana, archaeologists discovered and excavated an Illiryan shrine from the Hellenistic period (4th to 1st century B.C.) Most visitors come to the Peljesac for the beautiful beaches and crystal clear water. Should you tire of lazing on Orebic's beautiful beaches then hop on the passenger ferry for the 15 minute trip across the channel to the old town of Korcula. Korcula town is often described as a mini Dubrovnik. It was built in the 15th century with St Mark's cathedral dominating the narrow streets and alleys. Its said that Marco Polo was born in Korcula and you can climb the tower which, it is claimed, was his home. Other day trips by boat include Hvar (1 hour) and Split (2 hours). Further westwards along the peninsula is Viganj which is the Croatia's premier windsurfing location. Dubrovnik is 90 minutes away and offers a fascinating day trip. Click here for our Dubrovnik picture gallery Boat trips are available to the nearby archipelago of Peljesac Channel, consisting of 20 islets, some of which are the most breathtaking in the Adriatic. Badija, with its 15th century monastery, Vrnik, is famous for its two quarries of white stone, and Majsan with prehistoric remains, are among the best known islands in the archipelago. Most of the islands are uninhabited, the vegetation is still naturally lush, and the water is blue and crystal clear. The Neretva delta is a large swampy area, around 90 minutes away from Orebic on the mainland. It is the home of numerous animal species, with 229 species of protected bird. This area is known as the "Croatian California". Sleeps:
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Visitors Feedback: We had a wonderful 2 weeks at Ruskovici-you feel part of the countryside in a small village-yet everything you need is just minutes away in Orebic. Mr and Mrs Trewell,Staffs Thanks for a great holiday. The house has lots of informative books and brochures about the area, and the attic terrace is just perfect for a sundowner with a stunning view. Roxy and Steve, Sept 2007 We had a wonderful time and were in awe of how beautiful the area is! The McAllisters, July 2008 
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