Orašac is located in Dubrovnik Neretva County, 15 kilometers northwest of Dubrovnik. Legend says that this place is named after the nuts. In the past, this place was shared in two parts, Poljice and Orasac. The first mention of this place happened to be in the 1040th year. The houses were built next to each other in order to have better defense against enemy pirates. Orašac are then called Zahumlje and today locals say that Poljice of Orašac is divided by the flowing water under the bridge. During the war Orasac was destroyed by enemies who burned houses and other parts. July 2 ist the feast of Gospa od Orašca and the parish church has been named after this feast. In the church are placed pictures of Sv.Marija and Sv. Ivan Krstitelj. Residents of the area are mostly engaged in fishing, farming and agriculture, and in the late 80s has been built hotel complex "Dubrovnik Sun Gardens", which suffered an unfortunate fate during the war when it was completely destroyed. The renovated ho...tel Radisson Blue has a large car camping, and in the same part is located the mansion Soderini with the restaurant. Also in Orasac is situated a beautiful beach that attracts many tourists and port for many ships and boats. Camping "Under the Olive Tree" takes 40-45 pitches, and with its 5,000 square meters of superficial it makes an ideal destination for holidays. It was named after the olive trees, and certainly it can be said that this camp is an ideal place for leisure and children's holidays. Tourists can join excursions to the nearby islands of Sipan, Lopud and Kolocep. Orašac has two shops, a post office, bowling and football school with a playground and a botanical garden. This camp was first opened in 13th July 2001. Accommodation is offered in private villas of different types, from the modern ones with modern technology, to the simple ones that are most favorable to the older population and foreign tourists.