Walls of Ston & Mali Ston
Stonske zidine
A medieval defensive wall about 5.5 km long on the Pelješac Peninsula, dubbed the 'Great Wall of Europe.' Oysters are farmed in the bay of Mali Ston at the foot of the hill.
The Republic of Ragusa built these 14th-century walls to protect the salt pans of Ston. The walls climb over the ridge connecting the towns of Ston and Mali Ston, with a total length of about 5.5 km, making them one of the longest medieval defensive structures in Europe. You can buy tickets to walk the walls, a trip that takes 1 to 2 hours. The slopes are steep and exposed to the sun in summer, so go early in the morning or in the evening. The Ston salt pans have been in use since Roman times and can be visited. Oyster and mussel farming in Mali Ston Bay has a long history, and seaside restaurants serve them freshly shucked. The site is about 55 km from Dubrovnik, roughly 1 hour by car.
Opening hours
City walls approx. 08:00–19:30 in summer; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Walls of Ston & Mali Ston
- Dingač Vineyards
- Trstenica Beach
- Lumbarda & Pržina Beach
- Maritime Museum Orebić
- Vrnik Island
- Mount Sveti Ilija
- Badija Island