Korčula - Dalmatia

As the second island by the number of inhabitants in the Adriatic sea and sixth by size, Korčula is one of the most popular Dalmatian destinations.

Situated next to the Pelješac peninsula on the east coast of the Adriatic, Korčula is a location of productive vineyards and olive groves. The red wines of Korčula and Pelješac enjoy an almost cult status among lovers of good drink, while hundred-year old olive trees, bathed in sunshine and sea air, give famous oils.

Korčula is the ticket to the rich past and ancient Mediterranean. Siesta and melancholy, movement and joy, are joined together in its magical tissue. Like on a palm, it offers everything which the Mediterranean once was made up of and what it is made up of today - the remains of antique cultures, sun and sea, olive tree and vines, ports and boats, noble tastes of the local cuisine.

The vicinity of Dubrovnik, a historical town of international glory, makes this island all the more attractive. It is believed that it was in Korčula itself where the famous medieval explorer Marco Polo was born as well as Fran Kršinić, famous world-renowned sculptor.

The island keeps traces of the Greek civilisation, which established a colony on it, naming it Korkyra Melaina and also tying several myths and legends to the island. Moreška, a folk dance with swords, which was once performed throughout the Mediterranean, has been preserved to date only on the island of Korčula.

Korčula offers many possibilities for research and exciting experiences. It is an oasis of bathing and sunbathing, cycling and hiking, kayaking and diving.

Boat rides across the unique Dalmatian sea landscapes leave you breathless, while being parried on the island by the views of Karst relief, evergreen groves and fields of red soil.