Kuna Pelješka, Rural settlement in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia.
Kuna Pelješka is a rural settlement located on the Pelješac peninsula in the Dubrovnik-Neretva region. The village sits in the hilly terrain above the Dalmatian coast, with houses spread across the elevated landscape.
The settlement grew from farming communities that established themselves on the peninsula centuries ago. Families with surnames like Medović and Rašić represent generations of continuous habitation in this area.
The settlement reflects a way of life centered on farming and connection to the surrounding landscape. People here maintain ties to Dalmatian coastal traditions while living in the hills above the sea.
The village is accessed by car or on foot, as roads wind through the hilly terrain. Visitors should be prepared for mountain weather and seasonal conditions that can affect access and comfort.
The village recorded 211 inhabitants in 2021, creating a population density of 20 people per square kilometer across its mountainous terrain.
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