Janjina is a small town situated on the peninsula Pelješac. If you rent
accommodation in Janjina, you will find out that it consists of two villages. The biggest is called Janjina and the smaller village is called Zabrežje. It is close to the sea coast, only 2 kilometers away from both sides. According to the population census in 2001, Janjina had 593 inhabitants who were mostly engaged in viticulture, agriculture, and olive growing. Accommodation in Janjina is available in private apartments, rooms, and villas. Janjina is the ideal place for tourists who are looking for agrotourism because they can see the original way of producing olive oil and wine. Also, you can enjoy eating specialties at quality restaurants and taverns. If you like sightseeing, there are many churches you can visit. Some of them are: the Church of St. Vlaho built in 1878. and church of St. Roko built in 1936. There are many more churches with a rich history. All those cultural monuments and the rich history of Janjina made it an important city on Pelješac, so it was named “Small Paris”.
