Viganj

Viganj, a village and small harbour to the west of the southern coast of the Peljesac Peninsula, 7 km west of Orebic; population 330. Chief occupations are farming, fishing and tourism.

The mountain excursion area Sveti Ilija (961 m) lies to the northeast of Viganj. Viganj was a host to the World championship in windsurfing in 1989 and to the European championship in 1990. This place with a long tradition in seafaring is today a beautiful orchard and botanical garden, protected from the northerly winds, turned to the ever warm south.

Exotic fruit-trees and plants, brought by the famous seafarers of Peljesac from their journeys on the world seas, grow here. The large pebble beach and the groves of pine will certainly impress those who like swimming. The picturesque hamlets of Basina, Kovacevici, Kraljevica Selo, Sap-etino Selo, Podac and Dol are situated above Viganj. Viganj offers nice yachting, surfing as well as mountain climbing opportunities.