[3] In 1707, Emperor Joseph granted hereditary nobility to the Orebić family for their 70+ years of service in naval warfare and trade.

The original Writ of Nobility is housed in the town's Maritime museum, with Croatian and Latin translations at the Franciscan Monastery.

In subsequent years, tourists from other European countries have begun visiting, staying either in hotels or in the camp sites located around the town that also cater to camper vans.

The Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Angels is a local attraction, along with the Mount of Saint Elijah (Croatian brdo Sv.

Due to the wealth and importance of the sea captains in Dalmatia, the houses were built on a grand scale and set behind large gardens.

Most of the homes in the historic district are still owned by descendants of the sea captains families, even those who returned after many years in diaspora.

The drive from Ston to Orebić passes some of Croatia's largest vineyards including those at Potomje and Postup.