Ston

Read the landscape from the town

Begin in Ston itself and notice how the streets, salt pans and defensive walls fit together. The appeal is not just the length of the fortifications, but the way they explain the relationship between a small town and a valuable working landscape. A walk through the centre is a useful first step before deciding how much climbing to include.

Choose your main visit

The walls link Ston and Mali Ston, but a wall walk is a more demanding activity than strolling through either settlement. Decide on a suitable section using the operator’s current access information. If saltmaking is your main interest, plan a separate visit to the saltworks instead of assuming it is included with the walls. You can also keep the day at town level and leave the steep sections for another occasion.

Before you set out

Expect steps and exposure on the fortifications. Carry water, use footwear with grip and reconsider the climb in strong heat or unsuitable weather. Confirm the open route, entrance arrangements and ticket conditions with the walls operator. For visits connected with salt production, consult Solana Ston separately. Neither a full wall circuit nor a salt harvest demonstration should be assumed to be available on every visit.