The island of Korčula is the sixth largest Adriatic island, located in the central Dalmatia, stretching parallel with the nearby mainland in the west-east direction. It is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea, rich in vineyards, olive groves, small villages and hamlets. The southern coast of the island is dotted with quiet coves and small beaches, while the northern shore is rich in natural harbours. The island has very mild Mediterranean climate and average temperatures are rather high. During the summer, there is refreshing western wind maestral that blows almost constantly.
The place you cannot miss when visiting Korčula is the town Korčula, one of the most beautiful and the best preserved medieval towns on the Croatian coast, called by tourists “Little Dubrovnik”. It is also known as the birthplace of the famous explorer and world traveler Marco Polo. If approaching from the sea, the beauty of Korčula is particularly evident because from this perspective, the walls and towers, crystal clear water and centuries old pine forest can be observed in their full glory. Also you can visit other towns with well preserved beaches like Lumbarda, Brna, Vela Luka and Prigradica. Sailing around Korčula you can enjoy seeing other amazing islets around and their lovely beaches, like Badija beach which is reachable by a boat.
In the town of Korčula is the ACI marina Korčula, right next to the historical center of the town. Marina has 159 berths and 16 places for vehicles on land. It can also accommodate mega yachts up to 40 meters in length.
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The island known for its beautiful marina and fantastic wine is also home of a unique warrior dance. Moreška is a blade-featured manifestation, a practice of dancing with real weapons, where performers energetically clash their swards in the rhythm of the choreographies or wave them in strong, yet disciplined moves. Performers must be extremely careful not to hurt each other or themselves. “Moreška” literally means “Moorish”, since it was believed the dance originated from the Moors. The dancers usually wore colorful, lavish costumes of red and black. The performances of 20-30 minutes occur weekly in the summer for visiting tourists. Performers must be native to Korčula, and local families take great pride in their participation.
The place you cannot miss when visiting Korčula is the town Korčula, one of the most beautiful and the best preserved medieval towns on the Croatian coast, called by tourists “Little Dubrovnik”. It is also known as the birthplace of the famous explorer and world traveler Marco Polo. If approaching from the sea, the beauty of Korčula is particularly evident because from this perspective, the walls and towers, crystal clear water and centuries old pine forest can be observed in their full glory. Also you can visit other towns with well preserved beaches like Lumbarda, Brna, Vela Luka and Prigradica. Sailing around Korčula you can enjoy seeing other amazing islets around and their lovely beaches, like Badija beach which is reachable by a boat.
In the town of Korčula is the ACI marina Korčula, right next to the historical center of the town. Marina has 159 berths and 16 places for vehicles on land. It can also accommodate mega yachts up to 40 meters in length.
Find out more about booking a boat in Croatia.
The island known for its beautiful marina and fantastic wine is also home of a unique warrior dance. Moreška is a blade-featured manifestation, a practice of dancing with real weapons, where performers energetically clash their swards in the rhythm of the choreographies or wave them in strong, yet disciplined moves. Performers must be extremely careful not to hurt each other or themselves. “Moreška” literally means “Moorish”, since it was believed the dance originated from the Moors. The dancers usually wore colorful, lavish costumes of red and black. The performances of 20-30 minutes occur weekly in the summer for visiting tourists. Performers must be native to Korčula, and local families take great pride in their participation.
