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  • Orebić, the largest town on the peninsula that has been inhabited since the age of the Illyrians, sleeps at the foot of the hill Sveti Ilija on its western part.

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  • Recreationists and athletes seeking wind and wild fun will completely satisfy their appetite on the beach in Viganj. Here, the mistral wind, which constantly caresses sails during the summer months, has created a miracle – a Croatian top surfing destination.

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  • Overlooking the Adriatic azure, the Orebić municipality offers to its visitors several hotels, around fifteen camps, and private accommodation of exceptionally high quality.

  • The beauty of the architecture from its most glorious days as a captains' town has been served to every passer-by found along the shore to this day. The captains' houses are only a part of the story, the rest of which you can hear in the Maritime museum in Orebić.

  • Alongside the seafarers, the Franciscans have also left their mark here. At 150 m above sea level, they erected the monastery and church of Our Lady of Angels. Next to the monastery, the captains' cemetery sleeps in silence.

  • The Dingač wine variety is far from just an ordinary wine, it has become a status and religious symbol, a holy liquid, based on the tradition of wine making in this region.

High temperatures! Warning


Ministry of tourism and health warn how to behave during periods of extremely high temperatures



 



With regard to announcements of extreme heat conditions during summer months,  the Ministry of Health issued a warning/prevention guide/the following tips for citizens, especially for the elderly and the people with chronic diseases, on how to behave during periods of extremely high temperatures:



 


- avoid exposure during extreme heat conditions, between 10 am and 5 pm


- do not leave children and/or animals in parked vehicles


- avoid strenuous physical activities


- look out for shade/shady areas


- regularly drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcoholic beverages and beverages with large amounts of coffeine and sugar


- eat light meals frequently, avoid food rich in proteins


 


- keep your body cool – take a shower or bath in a lukewarm water


- maintain a cooler temperature in your home – keep room temperature below 32°C during day and below 24°C at night


- wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-coloured clothing made of natural materials


- put on a wide-brimmed hat or cap and sunglasses


- use cooler night air,  decrease amount of hot air indoors, hang wet towels, turn on air-conditioning, close doors and windows


- check on family members, friends and neighbours who spend majority of their time alone 


- seek your physician's advice if you suffer from a chronic disease. If you are taking medications, seek your physicain's advice on the effect the medications can have on your body temperature/body's cooling mechanisms and body fluid balance


- get informed, follow the tips and recommendations of your local healthcare institutions 


- write down important Emergency Medical Service telephone numbers – 194 (for the entire territory of Croatia) and Centre 112. In case you or someone around you does not feel well, seek medical attention and ask a physician's advice.

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