Travel Guide of Korčula in Croatia by Influencers and Travelers
Korčula is a historic fortified town on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula, in Croatia, in the Adriatic.
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1 - Blato
8 km away
Blato is a municipality on the island of Korčula in Croatia. It can be reached by the main island road from town of Korčula. The road runs through the forests in the middle of the island of Korčula.
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2 - Badija
Badija is the largest island in archipelago Škoji, near Korčula island in Croatia. The island is currently unpopulated. Franciscans from Bosnia came into possession of the island in 1398.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Korcula Island
The tour through the Old Town of Korčula is an ideal opportunity to meet rich and interesting history of this unique Adriatic town. It has one of the oldest city statutes in this part of Europe, stemming from 1214. It has the oulay that reminds of a fish bone. Korčula, proud of its St Mark s cathedral , has for many years been the bishop s residence. However, it is most famous as a hometown of a seaman Marko Polo. Once on the tour, you will hear many more interesting historical and cultural facts. This is a chance to learn more, explore the architecture and discover the secrets of Korčula. Our experienced and well-educated guides will tell you historical facts and legends and will present you with the current way of life. Korčula is " a pearl always ready to fly away" - discover the meaning of this sentence on your tour.
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4 - Pelješac
28 km away
Pelješac is a peninsula in southern Dalmatia in Croatia. The peninsula is part of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County and is the second largest peninsula in Croatia. From the isthmus that begins at Ston, to the top of Cape Lovišta, it is 65 km or 40 mi long.
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5 - Kayaking Tours in Korcula Island
Some describe the middle and south Dalmatian coast of Croatia as the European Polynesia. The archipelago between Korcula and Lumbarda is special even by those standards. In this small, secluded area you can see a Franciscan monastery from the 14th century, visit quarries dating from the times of ancient Romans, enjoy beautiful, uncrowded pebble beaches and turquoise water. To complete the experience, our knowledgeable and friendly kayak guide will take you around this amazing nature and its dynamic history through the art of storytelling.
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6 - Jelsa
30 km away
Jelsa is a town in Croatia, on the island of Hvar, the seat of the eponymous municipality within the county of Split-Dalmatia.
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7 - Hvar
32 km away
Hvar is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast, lying between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula.
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8 - Archaeology Tours in Korcula Island
Deep bay of Vela Luka has pretty much determined the history of the town as well – fishing, shipbuilding, and seafaring were always part of living here. Prehistoric site of Vela Spila, thousands years old anchorage at Gradina bay, picturesque coves and chapels along the coastal trail – they all reveal us the details of a long and rich history of living by the sea and with the sea. The distance we will cover is about 13 kilometers, with 340 meters of altitude gain (about 8 miles and 1100 feet of elevation gain) which usually takes about 4 hours.
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9 - Adriatic Sea
33 km away
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10 - Bol
39 km away
Bol is a municipality on the south of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia, population 1,630. Bol is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat.
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11 - Mountain Bike Tours in Korcula Island
You will explore the east side of the island and its finest parts starting from the unique medieval town of Korcula. The tour has been designed to enjoy its every little moment while evoking the spirits of ancient and nearly forgotten times blended with a feeling of the Mediterranean serenity and lifestyle. Having ridden through the lovely countryside of scenic landscapes and views to the mountain of Saint Ilija you will arrive to the spread out village of Lumbarda boasting wonderful sandy beaches, magical vineyards of indigenous Grk vines, as well as wine-making tradition ever since the Illyrians inhabiting the area long before the Greeks came to colonize it.
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12 - Forrest park Osejava
41 km away
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13 - Makarska
42 km away
Makarska is a small city on the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, about 60 km southeast of Split and 140 km northwest of Dubrovnik. It has a population of 13,834 residents. Administratively Makarska has the status of a city and it is part of the Split-Dalmatia County. Makarska is a tourist centre, located on a horseshoe shaped bay between the Biokovo mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed promenade, where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbour. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping ground.
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14 - Olive Oil Tasting in Korcula Island
Learn about the history of our winery and winemaking on the island while you taste 5 wines made from indigenous Dalmatian grape varieties coupled with local snacks. Experience the rich history of pošip and immerse yourself in a unique island lifestyle.
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15 - Biokovo Nature Park
44 km away
Biokovo Nature Park is the most dominating presence on the southern Dalmatian coast. Proclaimed a nature park in 1981, this mountain rampart towers a good 1500 meters over the Makarska Riviera and offers exceptional views over the sea and nearby islands.
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16 - Fortica
45 km away
Starigrad Fortress is a 15th-century fortress located near Omiš in Split-Dalmatia county, in Dalmatia, Croatia. The fortress or Fortica was built during the Croatian–Ottoman wars as a primary defence against the Ottoman Empire.
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17 - Ul. Biskupa Jurja Dubokovica 14
45 km away
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