Brijesta, Coastal settlement in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
Brijesta is a coastal settlement along the Adriatic near Mali Ston Bay, featuring Mediterranean buildings and views toward the Pelješac Peninsula. The village spreads along the water with residential areas mixed with shellfish farming zones.
The settlement began as a fishing village and grew into a center for shellfish farming, wine production, and olive oil making. These activities have formed the economic base for centuries.
Residents here still fish and farm shellfish in Mali Ston Bay using traditional methods passed down through generations. This work shapes daily life and gives the place its character.
The settlement has roughly 70 camping spots for vehicles and tents with a grocery store nearby for supplies. The small size makes it easy to explore on foot and get a feel for the place.
The waters here host natural oyster beds where shellfish farming is shaped by an unusual mix of fresh and salt water. This combination creates conditions found nowhere else in the region.
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