From cultural sights to favorite outdoor activities, top gastronomy and wine to beautiful beaches, Korčula offers you refuge and escape from stress!
We have selected suggestions that will help you plan your stay on our beautiful island, depending on your interest and length of stay.
If you prefer guided tours, local experts have created unique tours to bring you closer to the traditions and lifestyle of the island's inhabitants.
Take a walk through the streets of the town of Korčula, see one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean, widely known for its urban architecture.
Above the central square rises the Cathedral of St. Marka, whose bell tower offers a wonderful view of the city, whose structure resembles a herringbone. Under the stone ciborium in the Cathedral is an altarpiece by the Venetian Renaissance master Jacopo Tintoretto from 1550.
View the unique collection, which contains numerous works of art, as well as archaeological finds, in the Abbey treasury.
The most significant work is the polyptych "The Virgin with Child and Saints" by painter Blaž Jurjev Trogirana from 1431. Blaž Jurjev from Trogir (?-1450).
Visit the newly opened Marko Polo Interpretation Center and learn more about the most famous man from Korčula and the world's explorer, who was captured under the walls of the city of Korčula back in 1298.
Find out about the history, significance and cultural achievements of the city of Korčula through 11 collections City Museum . Did you know that the daily life of the islanders was governed by the provisions of the Statute of the city and island of Korčula since 1214?
The religious traditions of the city of Korčula are linked to the brotherhoods: All Saints (1301), St. Roka (1575) and St. Michaelmas (1603). Browse liturgical jewelry, characteristic candles and A collection of icons from the Candian War in the Hall of the Brotherhood of All Saints.
In Korčula, don't miss the performances of the knightly game Moreška, the ancient dance with swords and the dance of colors with swords - kumpanija, which is performed in Pupnat, Čara, Smokvica, Blato and Vela Luka, and moštra, which is performed in Žrnov, on the island of Korčula.
Enjoy a short boat ride (taxi ship or water taxi) to the island Badie. The natural beaches on the nearby islets ("Škoji") in the archipelago of the town of Korčula will give you a feeling of rest and bliss.
From the town of Korčula, along the northern coast of the sea, there are lower bays: Medvinjak, Žrnovska Spa, Vrbovica, Tri Žala, Oskorušica and Prince. It is located in a beautiful bay, 12 kilometers away from the town of Korčula Račišće , a colorful settlement with a centuries-old maritime tradition.
Carsko polje is the home of the best pošipas. In the wineries in Čara, taste pošip in the original ambience of this most famous Korčula wine. Rest in the shade of the oldest cypress tree on the island, next to the parish church of St. Petra.
Pilgrims from all over the island celebrate Our Lady of Čarski polje in a procession every July 25. Enthusiasts in walking the circular route of Pošip through the fertile Čarsko polje will delight you. Don't miss the nearby beaches, in the coves of Žitna and Čavića Luka, and visit numerous rural households that offer a rich selection of traditional dishes made from original ingredients, olive oil and island products tasting room.
If you are eager adrenaline, sailing, kitesurfing, diving or kayaking are the choices for you. For beginners, we recommend diving and sailing schools, and local experts have created unique tours to bring you closer to the traditions and way of life of the island's inhabitants. Visit the galleries and look for certified ones Korčula souvenirs.
After sightseeing sights of the city of Korčula , start discovering one of the most beautiful and romantic islands. A tour of Lumbarda and Žrnovo, the settlements closest to the town of Korčula, is possible by bike or on foot. To visit more distant places, you can choose the rent-a-car services they provide local travel agencies, especially outside the main season. A possible option is to use the local bus line.
On the road towards Vela Luka, you will discover Smokvica and Blato. In addition to Čara, Smokvica also grows the autochthonous wine variety Pošip. Numerous wineries offer wine tasting in an authentic environment. Be sure to visit the Parish Church and the gold and silver collection.
When visiting the picturesque Blato, located on several hills, you pass through a line of linden trees, the second longest in Europe. Don't miss seeing the parish church and the "Blato Cultural Center" with the exhibition of the extremely important archaeological site of Kopil, as well as the works of contemporary island academic artists in the "Nataša Cetinić" Gallery.
Do not miss tasting lumblia, the most famous traditional dessert of this place. If you plan to extend your stay, we recommend the Barilo Etno Collection, the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jesus Petković. Networks of pedestrian and bicycle routes from Blato branch off towards the coves by the sea on the southern and northern coasts of the island.
Be sure to visit the Vela Spila archaeological site above Vela Luka, which belongs to the category of the most significant archaeological sites of its type in the Mediterranean and the collection of the Vela Luka Cultural Center. In addition, you can take part in the skill of putting together mosaics in the former packaging factory, where the mosaics used to pave the streets of Vela Luka are created. Cycling and hiking enthusiasts will be delighted by the landscape of endless olive groves.
Choose some of the numerous activities, the island of Korčula is an ideal place for activities in nature at any time of the year. Do you like walking, cycling, diving, sailing, and other sports activities, Korčula offers a variety of specially designed excursion programs. If you are looking for adrenaline, sailing, kitesurfing, diving or kayaking are the choices for you. For beginners, we recommend diving and sailing schools, and local experts have created unique tours to bring you closer to the traditions and way of life of the island's inhabitants.
For gourmets, the island of Korčula is the right choice! Try your hand at the workshops of local pasta "makaruna" and traditional island sweets, reserve time to get to know the carefully guarded traditions of the island.
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