Holiday Resort Adriatic

Orebić (five minutes’ drive) has a handful of top-class beaches, some of which have sandy shores if you fancy a change from the site’s pebbly stretch of seaside, while plenty more – like the dreamy Divna (25 minutes) – are easy to access too. Break up sessions soaking up the sun with a walk on Orebić’s waterfront, gazing at the 18th-century houses and gardens as you go by; from here, find the ferry that will take you over to Korčula and amble along some of the 200 kilometres’ worth of countryside footpaths. The island’s also a haven for watersports – try everything from sailing and surfing to sea kayaking and scuba diving – then retreat back to Orebić for hikes along the trails up to Mount Ilija, the peak of the peninsula. Eager for urban adventures? Historical towns like Trpanj (20 minutes) and Ston (55 minutes) are worth visiting for their glorious architecture, while Bosnia is an hour and a quarter away if you’d like to browse the sights of another brill Balkan nation.