Drvenik is located 27 kilometers to the south-east from Makarska, and today it has 500 inhabitants. Drvenik is the ferry harbour for the island of Hvar. The church of St Juraj , where valuable antique furniture is preserved, is located in Drvenik. Drvenik is also rich in thick woods, which is also why the place is called Drvenik (drvo = wood, in Croatian). The highest peak, called Buhalj,  is on the north east side. The castle Maretti is situated on Veli Drvenik.