Among those who know it, Croatia is much loved for its unspoilt natural beauty and coastlines, and is often described as ‘the way the Mediterranean used to be’. With over 5,800 km of coastline, more than 1,100 islands, stunning national parks, as many hours of sun as anywhere in Europe, friendly locals and great foods and wines, Croatia offers a diverse and fascinating holiday experience.
The front of the villa
Welcome to Villa Philomena, a lovely 300-year old stone villa in the village of Viganj on the Pelješac Peninsula, Croatia. Situated at the foot of Mt. Illijah, and opposite Korcula Island, with a 5-10 minute walk downhill to the crystal clear sea, this location offers soothing tranquillity, culinary pleasures, diverse tourist attractions, warm local hospitality and many different watersports and adventure activities.
Villa Philomena is named after a former owner, a renowned local healer who used grasses and crystals in her healing, and who imbued the villa with her positive energy. We like to imagine this energy remains around Villa Philomena to this day!
Windsurfers off Viganj point (with Korcula Town opposite)
Croatia has attracted much media attention and a revived tourism scene in recent years – and with good reason – but it is far from becoming another overpopulated Mediterranean resort and the Croatian government is keen to protect the country’s natural beauty and unique characteristics.
The air is wonderfully free of vehicle noise and pollution, the landscape undulating, unspoilt and beautiful, and the sea water as clear as could be.
