BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

The island of Korčula is an island on the Adriatic Sea, the second most populated island in Croatia and one of the most famous island destinations, it belongs to the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. You can get to the island in several ways: by car and continue by ferry to the port of Dominče (2 km from the town of Korčula) or to the port in Vela Luka, you can also get there by bus. The nearest airport is in Dubrovnik.

DESTINATIONS - THAT IS PLACES IN THE REGION / ISLAND

The island of Korčula is about 46 km long and about 270 km² in area. Korčula is known for its beautiful environment, wonderful beaches and numerous cultural and historical heritages. Lumbarda with the most beautiful beaches, Vela luka with a cave above the town, Brna as a typical Dalmatian village, and the town of Korčula with quality architecture are just some of the destinations on this beautiful island.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND SIGHTS

The island of Korčula has always been an important center of culture, architecture and trade. There are findings in the Vela Spila cave that reveal that Korčula has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Statute of the island of Korčula is mentioned in the 13th century, in this part of Europe it is one of the oldest written legal documents. Marco Polo's birthplace with a small museum in the town of Korčula, Vela Spila above Vela Luka and the cathedral of St. Marka (known as the most beautiful Renaissance monument in the old town of Korčula) are just some of the many sights that you can see on this fairytale island.

BEACHES

The beaches on Korčula are mostly pebbly, although the most famous are the sandy beaches, mostly in the area of Lumbarda and the town of Korčula. Vela Pržina is the most popular sandy beach located near Lumbarde. On the southern side of the island is the bay Pupnatska Luka with a beautiful and also popular beach, and there are also the famous sandy beaches of Bilin Žal and Tatinja, both in the area of Lumbarda.

OTHER CONTENTS

The island of Korčula organizes numerous cultural and entertainment programs in the summer months, each place offers a variety of opportunities. There are traditional fishing festivals with music and Dalmatian wine and often last until the early hours of the morning. For lovers of nightlife, there are coffee bars and disco clubs, for example. Disco "Gaudi" in the town of Korčula. If you prefer an intimate atmosphere, there are excellent taverns and restaurants, we will mention: Filippi, Fish'N'go and Nonno restaurants in Korčula, Belin tavern in Žrnovo, Bata tavern in Vela Luka.

WHAT TO DO AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCURSIONS / SIGHTSEEING

There are really many possibilities on the island, you can visit: the town of Korčula (which, among other things, is the birthplace of Marco Polo), the town of Lumbard, known for its beautiful sandy beaches, the town of Vela Luka, which has an ethnological museum, the town of Blato, which has an ethnological collection. Barilo" where you can get a detailed insight into life and customs on the island. There are also numerous organized excursions, the most attractive are those by sea to the nearby islands.

ACCOMMODATION

You can stay in some of the numerous hotels or private accommodations. There are numerous options throughout the island, whichever accommodation you choose you will not go wrong, we will mention: hotel Liburnu and apartments Koko in the town of Korčula, Žal beach apartments in Prižba and hotel Villa Evita in Marinovići. There are two ferry ports on the island (Dominče and Vela Luka), and there is a marina in the town of Korčula. You can also camp on the island in some of the camps.