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Croatia Korcula Island Travel Tourism Guide - The island of Korcula has pebbled beaches and many little inlets that provide you with a warm and tranquil atmosphere. Located in the Adriatic Sea the water is crystal clear and unpolluted by humans. The area provides for numerous water sports and the climate provides for some great vegetation. The closeness of the island allows you to travel to other islands and explore the history of those as well.

The island of Korcula has a city called Korcula that is the historical part of the island. The city is located in the Peljesac Channel. The coastal area of Korcula is made up of pine forests. The mild climate and isolation of the island provides many tourists with a peaceful and relaxing vacation. The land has linked the three hectares together to form the island. The location provides for yachting and windsurfing because of the warm sea breeze of the Adriatic Sea.

The marina of Korcula has 220 berths and 100 on the ground, the regatta and yachting attracts tourism in the summer for warm and breezy water sports. The only way to explore the island is at sea. The island is situated around fifty islets and provides visitors scenic views of the island.
The island of Korcula has transportation to the island of nearby Vis and the Mljet National Park. Vela Luka is on the west side of the island and has many tiny inlets that provide a tranquil environment. The unpolluted sea with the fig trees and olive groves provides visitors with a Mediterranean sanctuary as well a mild warm climate.

The pebble beaches with the crystal clear sea water that surrounds the island is inviting and alluring. The island of Korcula is the third most heavily wooded island in the Mediterranean. Snorkeling allows tourists to see the beautiful underwater sites that will have you knowing exactly why people live there and don’t want to leave the island.

The Cathedral of Saint mark has been preserved and is found in the old part of town, which can be accessed by the Baroque stairway that was constructed in 1907. The Cathedral appears as a Gothic structure dating back to the 14th century. It was not completely finished until the end of the 15th century.

The Memorial Museum which open in 1968 was actually a small summer mansion, Maksimi-li-jan Vanka was an artist whose personal document and painting are all seen as a part of history in the Museum. There are many historical churches on the island of Korcula that are beautifully built by many men in many different centuries.

The fist hotel located on the island of Korcula was opened in 1912 in a building that dated back to 1871 when it was first built. The Great Cave has established life back to the prehistoric times. This has become a fascination for many excavations on the island.

The island of Korcula is known as the island of wine. The vineyards have provided for great wine being produced and exported. The only other form of income for the villagers of the island is tourism. The old city attracts visitors all year long for views of the intense architecture displayed. Another attraction is the Moreska which is performed many times during the tourism season but the true date of the Moreska is July 29 which also the day of the Saint Todor celebration. The festival of the Moreska dates back into the 15th century with its old knight dances and celebrations.

Slave trade was prohibited on the island of Korcula after the signing of the Statue in 1214. The island was the first to abolish slavery in Europe. People of Korcula were famous for their skills in shipbuilding and stonemasonry.
Places to Visit Korcula Island
Name   Town Museum
Description   A large collection of historical artifacts.
Address   Trg Sv. Marka bb
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Name   Large  Governor's Tower and Small Governor's Tower
Description   The 15th century towers protected the harbour and the Governor's Palace
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Name   St Mark's Cathedral (Katedrala Svetog Marka)
Description   The Cathedral of St Mark is a beautiful 15 century gothic cathedral, status of Adam and Eve carved from the local limestone can be found at the cathedrals main entrance.
Address   Trg Svetog Marka (Korcula's main square)
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Places to Eat Korcula Island
Restaurant/Bar   Konoba Marinero
Address   Marka Andrijica 13
Phone   +385 20 71 11 70
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Email   info@konobamarinero.com
Comments   The Specialty is grilled sea food and a great selection of local wines.

 

Restaurant/Bar   Konoba Marco Polo
Address   ACI Marina
Phone   +385 20 71 50 77
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Comments   The menu consist of mainly sea food, try the shrimp risotto or grilled octopus (Pure magic)
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Tours of Korcula Island
Company Name   Mediterano Tourist Agency
Address   Obala 3, bb
Phone   +385 20 81 38 32
Website   http://www.mediterano.hr
Email   mediterano@mediterano.hr
Comments   Tours of Island of Korcula, Scuba Diving, Rafting. Biking and Trekking
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Activities Korcula Island
Activity   Diving
Description   Dive around the Island of Korcula or surrounding Islands
Cost   1 Day diving (2 dives included) €50, Night dive €30, 3 Days diving (6 dives included) €144
Company   Croatia Divers
Address   Obala 1/42 Vela Luka
Phone   +385 20 81 20 66
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Email   info@croatiadivers.com
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Activity   Kayaking
Description   Half Day, Full  Day or 1 week tours are available.
Cost   Half Day Kayaking €35, Full Day Kayaking €47
Company   Adriatic Kayak Tours
Address   Zrinsko Frankopanska 6
Phone   +385 20 31 27 70
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Email   info@adriatickayaktours.com
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Activity   Bike Tours (Cycling)
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Company   Adriatic Kayak Tours
Address   Zrinsko Frankopanska 6
Phone   +385 20 31 27 70
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Email   info@adriatickayaktours.com
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Car, Bike and Boat Rentals Korcula Island

 

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Company Name   Agency ReNT
Car/Bike/Boat   Car, Scooter & Bicycle
Address   Ulica 58; broj 8
Phone   +385 20 71 62 95
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Email   info@korcula-rent.net
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Korcula Island Hotels and Accommodation

 

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Accommodation   Apartment Jasna
Address   Dr. Vinka Foretića 13
Contact   Petar Veselinovic
Phone   T: +385 (0)20 71 12 21 M: +385 (0)91 539 34 31
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Email   petar.veselinovic@du.t-com.hr
Prices   June-Sep (110 Euro/Day), July-Aug (125 Euro/Day), 100 Euro/Day rest of year.
Comments   Apartment with six beds (for six people)

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Getting There and Away Korcula Island

Airplane

Comments   The closest Airports are Brac, Split and Dubrovnik, approximately the same distance to Island of Korcula.
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Buses

Comments   There are daily buses to both Dubrovnik and Zagreb
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Ferry/Ship/Boat

Comments   All Jadrolinija ferries traveling between Split and Dubrovnik stop at the Island of Korcula.
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Unique to Korcula Island
The Island of Korcula is totally unique from the Moreska Sword Dance to the fact that this was the birth place of Marco Polo. Comments

 

Annual Events in Korcula Island
Event Name   Moreska Sword Dance
Location   Old Town
Description   The Moreska Sword Dance is a Fighting Dance which has been performed on the Island of Korcula since the 15th century.  Moreska Sword Dance tells the story of an abducted princess and the battle or two kings to win her heart, the White King and the Black King. 
Start Date   June (Monday's and Thursday's)
End Date   September (Monday's and Thursday's)
Cost   60 Kuna

 

Event Name   The Marko Polo Festival of Song and Wine
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Description   This is spectacular event, if you are nearby you must visit.
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Facts and Figures about Korcula Island
Phone Prefix   020
Postcode   20260
Population   5,889
Previous Name   Curzola - Italian, Corcyra Nigra - Latin, Korkyra Melaina - Greek
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Services available in Korcula Island

Banks & ATM's

Bank Name   Splitska Banka
Address   Plokata 19. travnja
Phone   +385 20 71 64 35
ATM   Yes
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Summer 8.00 - 16.00
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Bank Name   Splitska Banka
Address   Ulica 41 bb - Vela Luka
Phone   +385 20 81 20 33
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Summer 8.00 - 15.00
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Post Office

Address   Trg Kralja Tomislava 1
Phone   +385 20 71 11 32
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Comments   You can exchange money, make national and international phone calls, exchange travelers checks (cheques) and withdraw cash from most credit cards.

 

Email & Internet Access

Name   Mediterano Tourist Agency
Address   Obala 3, bb - Vela Luka
Phone   +385 20 81 38 32
Email   mediterano@mediterano.hr
Price   15 minutes = 10 HRK, 30 minutes = 20 HRK, 1 hour = 30 HRK
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Tourist Office Korcula Island
Address   Ul. 41 br. 11
Phone   +385 20 81 36 19
Email   tzo-vela-luka@du.htnet.hr

 

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 Korcula Island Weather

Korcula Island weather at the moment is: 17 ºC

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 Korcula Island Map

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 Korcula Island Comments & Feedback

There is 1 comment
sonia vd merwe
November 19, 2007 - 01:50
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hi to all I have just discovered this wonderful site and as we are planning to visit Korcula in June 2008 it has helped a lot. I just like to know what is the quickest way to get from split to Lumbarda as we will be travelling with my dear mom and the shortest way would be the best. thanks and regards from a very sunny south africa
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