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CAMINO KORČULA WEEKEND 11.4.-13.4.2025.

Camino Korčula – A Journey Through History and Nature

The current Camino Korčula route is designed as a circular trail spanning 160 kilometres, starting and ending in the town of Korčula, in front of St. Mark’s Cathedral, one of the island’s most significant sacred monuments. Along its path, the route passes through all the settlements on the island, covering its central, southern, and northern regions. Special attention has been given to including key cultural, historical, and natural heritage sites, with an emphasis on sacred landmarks that testify to the island’s long and rich history.

This route primarily follows existing walking trails and island roads, allowing pilgrims and active tourism enthusiasts to explore Korčula through its authentic landscapes. The route’s planning also highlights the gastronomic aspect of the journey—pilgrims have the opportunity to taste local products at wine and olive oil tasting venues and meet artisans producing traditional delicacies that reflect the distinctiveness of Korčula’s cuisine.

Korčula – The Perfect Destination for Pilgrims and Active Tourists

Thanks to its mild Mediterranean climate, the island of Korčula offers ideal conditions for outdoor activities year-round, making Camino Korčula an attractive destination regardless of the season. With a well-developed accommodation infrastructure, high-quality food and wine offerings, and rich cultural and historical heritage, Camino Korčula is an unmissable destination for pilgrims, hikers, and those seeking authentic island experiences. The success of Camino routes across Europe has shown that they gradually evolve into year-round destinations, attracting not only the faithful but also lovers of nature, history, and culture. With this in mind, Camino Korčula is not just a walking trail—it is a holistic experience that blends spirituality, adventure, and gastronomy into a unique island story.

Photo: Andro Tasovac

MOREŠKA May - October 2025

The Moreška fencing game is performed regularly during the summer months and on St. Todor, patron of the City of Korčula (July 29). Documents confirm with certainty the performance of moreška in the 17th century, although it is assumed that this fencing game is older (16th century - related to practicing fencing techniques).

Through the dialogue, we follow the action in which Moro (the Arab king) kidnaps the beauty "bula" and then follows the battle of the armies of the black and white king. Moreška consists of seven kolaps and ends with the release of the bull and the return to the beloved Osman (Turkish king). Moreška was created based on the cultural trends of European cities of that time and the performance of customs and music.

Photo: Stjepan Tafra

KORČULA BEER FESTIVAL 20.06.2025.

The Korčula Beer Festival will be held on June 21 in the very center of Korčula for lovers of craft beer.

Photo: Dimitri Medvedev
Photo: Dimitri Medvedev

KORČULA ISLAND WINE FESTIVAL 2025

The Korčula Island Wine Festival presents the island of Korčula as an excellent wine destination with a rich offer of top quality white wines. Along with tasting the autochthonous white wines of the island of Korčula, primarily Pošip and Greek wine varieties.

This event promotes all wine festivals on the island of Korčula, which will continue to be held individually during the summer months in

Korčuli – 09.07.2025. Korčula Island Wine Festival

Čari – 06.07.2025. Korčula Island Wine Festival

Smokvici – 18.07.2025. Korčula island Wine Festival

Blatu –  Blato Wine & Dine

Lumbardi – Greek Wine Festival

Marco Polo Challenge triathlon:

sprint triathlon and medium long triathlon on the island of Korčula.

The competition covers the entire island of Korčula, which offers ideal conditions for active tourism and engaging in outdoor sports activities.

The Challenge consists of 3 parts. The first is a sprint triathlon (700m swim, 20km bike and 5km run), the second is a middle distance triathlon (1900m swim, 90km bike and 21km run) and a humanitarian race "Streets of Korčula" approx. 2.5 km along the "treasure hunt". 

Photo by Damir Pačić
Photo by Damir Pačić

BROTHERHOODS

In the city of Korčula, brotherhoods operate today: brotherhood of All Saints, founded in 1301, brotherhood of St. Roka, founded in 1575 and the brotherhood of St. Mihovila, founded in 1603.

During the year, 55 processions take place in which the brothers participate, and the traditions of the Great Week ("Vele setemane") and on the day of St. Todor (July 29), the heavenly co-patron of the city of Korčula.

Churches and brotherhood halls keep exhibits evoking the rich history of Korčula throughout the centuries.

Korčula - Procession

DOČEK POLA NOVE GODINE 30.06.2025.

One of the most popular manifestations in the town of Korčula is the masked welcome of the new year on June 30 with a carnival parade. Join us!

Photo: Robert Matić

SAKRALNI GLAZBENI CAMINO 22.6.-28.6.2025.

Sakralni glazbeni Camino
Ovaj projekt zamišljen je kao jedinstveni spoj hodočasničke tradicije i glazbene umjetnosti, s ciljem očuvanja i promoviranja sakralne glazbene baštine otoka Korčule. Održava se u drugoj polovici lipnja, a koncerti se izvode u župnim crkvama različitih otočnih mjesta. Ova manifestacija pruža priliku posjetiteljima da dožive autentičnu duhovnu atmosferu kroz zvukove zaboravljenih napjeva i liturgijskih skladbi koje su stoljećima bile dio otočne kulturne tradicije.

Foto: Boris Kačan

FESTIVAL VITEŠKIH IGARA 02.09.-10.09.2025.

U programu Festivala od 2.9.-10.9.2025.  sudjeluju viteška udruženja otoka Korčule: HGD „Sveta Cecilija“ iz Korčule, KPD „Bratska sloga“ iz Žrnova, VU „Kumpanjija“ Pupnat, VU „Kumpanija“ Čara, VU „Kumpanjija“ Smokvica i FD „Kumpanjija“ Vela Luka.

Program:

02.09. u 21.00, Pupnat


03.09. u 21.00, Žrnovo, Trg crkve sv. Roka


06.09. u 21.00 sat, Čara
Performance of HGD St. Cecilija, Korčula

08.09. u 21.00 sat, Smokvica
Performance of FD Kumpanji, Vela Luka

02.09. at 9:00 p.m., Vela Luka, Church of St. Josip
Performance of VU Kumpanji, Pupnat

10.09. at 9:00 p.m., Korčula
Performance of HGD St. Cecilija, Korčula

Eight knightly associations of the island of Korčula perform unique dances with swords that date back to the early seventeenth century: in places on the island, the knightly associations perform a kumpania-chain dance with swords, while in the town of Korčula, the Moreška-knight game with two swords, for which the island of Korčula is famous, is performed in the world. Moreška and kumpanie from the island of Korčula are protected intangible cultural assets of the Republic of Croatia. Records from the court file in which moreškants are mentioned from 1666. confirms the performance of moreška in Korčula. The oldest document that records the company dates from 1620.

Photo by Damir Pačić

The Korčula Baroque Festival is an established cultural event founded in 2012. Korcula Baroque Festival provides an unforgettable experience of performances by top international and national baroque musicians. Do not miss the concert evenings in the unique environment of the cultural monument of the island of Korčula in the first half of September. The rich program includes performances in cultural monuments on the island of Korčula and the Pelješac peninsula. 

Photo: Boris Berc
Photo: Zvonimir Ferina

VELA LUKA OUTDOORS 13-15.06.2025.

Vela Luka Outdoors is certainly one of the most important sports events on the island of Korčula that started in 2014. It is held during September, and this is a great opportunity for all recreationists, trekkers and cyclists, as well as nature lovers. Vela Luka Outdoors consists of trail and MTB races that take you through the beautiful nature of Vela Luka and its surroundings, the Vela Luka olive groves and vineyards, and viewpoints offering a view of numerous bays and surrounding islands. Trail races are divided into two categories: Veli trail with a length of 27 km and Small trail with a length of 13 km. The organizers of this event are HGSS, Vela Luka Municipality, Vela Luka Tourist Board, HPD Mareta, BK Timun and TTK Strka.

OLD BALI AND TANAC - FOLKLORE EVENINGS

During the carnival, dances were held on the island of Korčula: 'bali', which is called 'Munde' in Blato, 'Stari bali' in Pupnat and Žrnov, and 'Tanac' in Čara and Smokvica.

MUD SUMMER

Mud summer (July-August) lasting from Our Lady of Carmen (July 16) to Vela Gospa (August 15) is a traditional summer cultural manifestation that offers the people of Blać and all their guests a diverse and rich cultural and entertainment program. The program includes concerts of serious and fun music, a diverse drama program with an emphasis on content for the youngest, folklore evenings, gastro and wine evenings, promotions of books and audio carriers, exhibitions, screenings and promotions of films, club nights, etc.

Company from Blato

STABLE OF LUMBLIA

aromatic autumn days in Vela Luka

At the end of October, and on the eve of All Saints' Day, every canton of Vela Luka smells of Lumblije. The intoxicating smell of this autumn delicacy, with its specific aroma and excellent taste, evokes memories of some bygone times, of carefree childhoods and grandmother's kitchen.

Lumblija is a ceremonial sweet bread, an aromatic sweet and fragrant confection that is prepared in Vela Luka and the western part of the island of Korčula on the eve of All Saints' Day.

The custom called "Kolinde", in which children visit their relatives and godparents and present them with lumblia, almonds, tangerines, dried figs and other autumn fruits, has been cherished in Vela Luka since ancient times.

In order to preserve the tradition of our grandmothers, and present this ancient recipe to the furesti, in Vela Luka we are celebrating the centuries-old tradition of making this exceptional cake, rich in taste, a symbol of Veloglu gastronomy, with the multi-day event "Stajun od lumblije".

The cheerful fragrant workshops for the preparation of lumblia attract an increasing number of tourists, who, along with an interesting lecture, have the opportunity to make their first lumblia and take home a fragrant memory from Vela Luka. "Golden lumblia of Vela Luka".

Photo: Anđela Šćepanović
Photo: Anđela Šćepanović