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Korčula

about Korčula

Korčula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. This island is known for its dense forest and the ancient Greeks called the island “Black Korčula” (Kerkyra melaina) for this reason. The main resorts are Korčula Town (people call it “Little Dubrovnik” because of its medieval squares, churches, palaces and houses), Vela Luka and Lumbarda.

WHAT IS IT FAMOUS FOR?

This island is known for its dense forest and its main resorts Korčula Town (people call it “Little Dubrovnik” because of its medieval squares, churches, palaces and houses), Vela Luka and Lumbarda.

  • Hotels

  • Restaurants

  • Attractions

  • Nightlife

© Ben Lowes, Korčula town, Croatia

© Ben Lowes, Korčula town, Croatia

when to visit

The summer months have comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 1 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Korcula, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

© Ben Lowes, Korčula town, Croatia

© Ben Lowes, Korčula town, Croatia

TOP 5 HOTELS IN Korčula

The main places to stay on Korcula Island are Korcula Town and Lumbarda although some find it convenient to stay in Vela LukaThe only luxury hotel on the island is the top-level Lesic Dimitri Palace Aparthotel in Korcula Town. Next level down is the wonderful four-star Hotel Korsal.

After years of benign neglect, Korcula hotels are attracting investment and have undergone major overhauls. Also, away from the mainstream hotels, there are lots of cute, romantic privately run residences for you & your family to enjoy. You can find these by searching websites such as booking.com and Air BnB.

1 lesic dimitri place

© Booking.com, Lesic Dimitri Place, Korcula

© Booking.com, Lesic Dimitri Place, Korcula

Lešić Dimitri Palace and its Michelin star restaurant stand within the heart of the old town of Korčula, with a refined elegance that represents the rich history and culture of its destination. Celebrating the marriage between old and new, this boutique bolthole has just five unique and spacious suites, restaurant and spa. They were designed by an Asian-Croatian team of architects and interior designers and inspired by Korčula's famous resident, Marco Polo and his travels along the Silk Road which people say started from this beautiful island.

3 port 9 hotel

2 hotel liburna

© Korcula Info, Hotel Liburna, Korcula

© Korcula Info, Hotel Liburna, Korcula

There are stunningly beautiful views from the Liburna Hotel, it is a depiction of the Renaissance Korčula as a dream rising from the sea mist. Inspired by Mediterranean splendour on the outside and pure designer lines on the inside, you can enjoy the modern comfort of this hotel right by the sea and serene beaches. Here you can take a romantic 10-minute stroll down to Korčula and listen to the tales of this magical town.

© Jet2Holidays, Hotel Liburna, Korcula

© Jet2Holidays, Hotel Liburna, Korcula

Situated in a quiet bay (Shell Bay), Port 9 Hotel is only 2 kilometers away from Korčula Old Town. It consists of five pavilions, a restaurant complex, reception and numerous facilities named after work and travels of Marco Polo, who was born in Korčula. The resort facilities are primarily intended for families with children and guests who are looking for an active vacation in the vicinity of the sea and lush vegetation, near Korčula Old Town.

5 guest house korunic

4 hotel korsal

© Hotel Korsal, Korcula

© Hotel Korsal, Korcula

Hotel Korsal is a 4* family hotel situated in a traffic free zone and immediate vicinity of a comfortable beach which provides a perfect setting for your ideal holidays in the thousand-year-old city of Korcula.

Their luxurious rooms are fully furnished with natural materials and overlook the sea. The sound of the sea and the close proximity of the beach will give a final touch to a true summer experience in this comfortable family hotel.

© TripAdvisor, Guest House Korunic, Korcula

© TripAdvisor, Guest House Korunic, Korcula

Situated in the very centre of the town of Korčula, just 50 meters from the closest beach, Guest House Korunić offers a terrace with sea and city views. It offers free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms that overlook either the town or the garden. All rooms come with a satellite TV, a small fridge and an electric kettle. The private bathroom comes equipped with a shower and the rooms overlook the town's rooftops. The studio rooms come with a kitchenette and small dining area.

© Ben Lowes, Korčula town, Croatia

© Ben Lowes, Korčula town, Croatia

TOP 5 RESTAURANTS IN korcula

As Korčula sizzles this summer, you can enjoy the finest of cuisine overlooking one of Croatia's most beautiful bays. Catering to the myriad of cultures that fluent the bustling Korčula Old Town the restaurants here are a celebration of modern, and traditional Croatian cuisine.

1 bistro gajeta

© Ben Lowes, Bistro Gajeta, Croatia

© Ben Lowes, Bistro Gajeta, Croatia

As you walk through the endless restaurants in Korčula Old Town you will no doubt stumble across Bistro Gajeta. The smell of fresh cooked risotto will blow your mind and all your hunger prayers will be answered.

The restaurant is not much to look at from outside, however the restaurant has stunning views of the Korčula bay and an extensive menu to keeps your tantalising taste-buds at bay.

3 konoba mate

2 agroturizam

© TripAdvisor, Agroturizam, Croatia

© TripAdvisor, Agroturizam, Croatia

Agroturizam is a beautiful, authentic family-run restaurant, which serves delicious Croatian food. Their famous (and reasonably priced) grill is a huge hit with tourists from all over the world. The restaurant is situated on top of a hill and the terrace has beautiful views overlooking the island, the sea and Peljesac peninsula. In other words: Agroturizam has all the ingredients for a memorable dinner.

© Croatian Gastronomy, Konoba Mate, Croatia

© Croatian Gastronomy, Konoba Mate, Croatia

Konoba Mate is a small and intimate family konoba that has been open since 2000. Here you can enjoy genuine Korčulan food along with a glass of good wine with desserts inspired by natural products or simply a slice of homemade goat cheese. A cute family restaurant aiming to cultivate natural flavours and traditions through a modern approach to gastronomy.

5 marcos

4 LD Terrace

© TripAdvisor, LD Terrace, Croatia

© TripAdvisor, LD Terrace, Croatia

The best of LD Terrace's menu comes seasonally and menu choices can often change. Celebrating the traditional food of the sea and navigating the seasons faithfully with bold flavours from our Head Chef Marko Gajski.

Located in Lešić Dimitri Palace on Korčula island, their inspiration comes from the Adriatic coast’s beautiful gardens – above and below sea level, meaning they are connected to Korčula’s indigenous fresh seasonal produce.

© Marcos, Korčula,Croatia

© Marcos, Korčula, Croatia

Marco's offer Dalmatian food with a modern twist, Dalmatian tapas, large selection of local wines and large selection of international drinks with live music and opened until midnight.

The hanging tentacles of filament lights over the bar and the big brass fixtures over the tables mark this out as one of Korčula's most fresh and fun restaurants.

© Ben Lowes, Korčula port, Croatia

© Ben Lowes, Korčula port, Croatia

TOP 5 attractions IN korcula

The Island is the perfect playground, boasting a hugely varied landscape just waiting to be explored – from lovely and secluded bays to sandy beaches surrounded by colourful clear sea water ready to be dived into!

If it’s a more relaxing break you’re looking for, you could make the most of Korcula's wildlife and take a day out with to explore the island’s vineyards and countryside - or do some quiet bird watching.

1 wine tasting

© Korcula Info, Croatia

© Korcula Info, Croatia

Korcula is well known as a wine producing island, famous for its homemade wines,  so a visit to the Island is not complete without tasting the local red and/or white wines and perhaps sampling a traditional snack. There is a variety of wine tours on Korcula Island which you can join to taste some of the local wines.

The wine tasting tours offered on the island include visits to local wineries in villages of Lumbarda, Cara, Smokvica where white wines Grk and Pošip are traditionally produced for centuries. You can also choose to join wine tasting tours of villages on Peljesac where the red wines Plavac and Dingac are produced.

3 marco polo’s house

2 Old town & town walls

© Ben Lowes, Korčula old town, Croatia

© Ben Lowes, Korčula old town, Croatia

Korcula Old Town is a medieval walled city positioned on an oval-shaped swelling of land pointing deep into Peljesac Channel. The city itself is grooved with a succession of narrow streets that branch off the spine of the main street like the fish bone.

The main street runs throughout the town itself stretching from north to south, dividing the Old Town, an ellipse shape, into two equal parts. Rows of side streets that run from seashores on the West as well as on the East side of the town, meet the main street in the top of the small hill where Korcula Old Town’s main square Trg Svetog Marka and Sveti Marko Cathedral is located.

© Direct Croatia, Marco Polo House, Korcula

© Direct Croatia, Marco Polo House, Korcula

The House of Marco Polo – believed to be house in which Marco Polo, the famous world traveller and writer was born. It’s recently bought by Korcula’s Town Authority which is currently planning to reconstruct and renovate it into a Museum of Marco Polo. At present, just part of the house is opened for visitors to have a look around.  Here you can climb narrow stairs and enter to the Loggia that has great views over Korcula Old town’s roofs (see also photo below)




4 snorkelling

5 explore the island by bike

© Total Croatia News, Korcula, Croatia

© Total Croatia News, Korcula, Croatia

Snorkelling in clear turquoise waters of Korcula island's sea coast is a great way to see underwater wildlife. This kind of activity is very popular and widespread among locals and visitors alike. If you are beginner snorkeler, it is recommended you to stay near the seashore, to avoid passing by sea traffic.










© Korcula Explorer Twitter, Korcula, Croatia

© Korcula Explorer Twitter, Korcula, Croatia

Korčula island has a lot of quiet country lanes and scenic off-road routes that make this island an ideal destination for a holiday or short break that includes cycling or mountain biking as a recreation activity.

Although at the present there are not dedicated cycling routes, the whole Island has very good facilities for cycling with lots of small tracks running into the countryside, among vineyards and olive groves, some of them offering nice views, especially ones running along the coast.

Bicycles can be rented from a number of different agencies throughout the Island and there are a couple of companies that are able to offer guided rides.

© TripXperia, Korcula, Croatia

© TripXperia, Korcula, Croatia

TOP 5 nightlife spots IN korcula

Korcula is not well-known for its nightlife, however it has plenty for you to enjoy. Like kicking back for sunset cocktails or later in the evening, mingling with local youth before hitting the club.

There are sometimes open air concerts in Korcula, usually performed by local bands.

1 tramonto cocktail bar

© Klikcup, Tramonto Cocktail Bar, Korcula

© Klikcup, Tramonto Cocktail Bar, Korcula

Located on a separate terrace to the Tramonto restaurant this is a good place in the Old Town to watch the sunset over a (strong) cocktail. It has an easy-going vibe, chill-out music and a wide selection of cocktails.

3 Boogie Jungle Lounge Bar

2 massimo sunset bar

© Korcula info, Massimo, Korcula

© Korcula info, Massimo, Korcula

Massimo Cocktail Bar is a fantastic place to watch sunsets from the top of medieval Zakerjan Tower (Berim Tower) . They serve a selection of tasty cocktails, have outstanding views, and good music. This venue is a must see in Korcula.


©Timeout, Boogie Jungle, Korcula

©Timeout, Boogie Jungle, Korcula

Boogie Jungle opened in 2012 and enlarged in time for the opening of the 2013 season, the club comprises a largely al-fresco series of terraces and awnings with VIP areas, three bars, and plenty of room to circulate and mingle. Surrounded by dense Mediterranean greenery and with the capacity for 1,500 people, it's the ideal venue for a long night of revelry.

5 cocktail bar bili cvitak

4 cafe bar servantes

© Korcula info, Servantes, Korcula

© Korcula info, Servantes, Korcula

Servantes (ex-cafe bar Dno Dnais an iconic bar venue in Korcula Town near the bus station and local park. This Korcula  venue has been an institution since the 1970s,  and its family-run vibe serves fantastic espresso and cappuccino in the mornings as well as a long list of spirits and cocktails in the evenings.



© Korcula info, Bili Cvitak, Korcula

© Korcula info, Bili Cvitak, Korcula

Cocktail /Café bar Bili Cvitak in Korcula Town is the perfect place for late evening drinks and is situated in vicinity of local marina, offering comfortable seats, good music, friendly staff and free WIFI.

With a pumping sound system, disco lights and a mirror-ball, Bili Cvitak’s back room is your best hope for a bop come the summer season. There’s a temptingly-priced range of cocktails, and the list of bottled beers includes Leffe.