Mount Sveti Ilija
Sveti Ilija
The highest peak of the Pelješac Peninsula at 961 meters. From the summit, you can see the island groups of Korčula, Mljet, and Hvar.
Mount Sveti Ilija rises steeply from the sea. The one-way hike from Orebić takes about 3 to 4 hours and gains nearly 1,000 meters on mostly gravel slopes with almost no shade. In summer, start at dawn and carry plenty of water. The summit has a small chapel, and on clear days you can see the islands of Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet, and Hvar, and even the direction of Italy. The Franciscan monastery halfway up the mountain can serve as a starting point. Autumn and spring are the best seasons for hiking. Avoid climbing on windy days.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime hiking)
Nearby sights
- Maritime Museum Orebić
- Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Angels, Orebić
- Trstenica Beach
- Badija Island
- Marco Polo House
- St. Mark's Cathedral
- Korčula Town Museum
- Korčula Old Town