According to greek legends the town of Korčula was founded by the Troyan hero Antenor more than 3000 years ago.
During its long and turbulent history the island was ruled by ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Habsburgs who all left their mark on Korčula. Make sure to embark on a TP Line catamaran in Dubrovnik, Split or Hvar departing for Korčula during the high season a couple of times every day.
Korčula is the sixth largest and the second most populated island in Croatia. It is located only a 2 hours ride by a modern and comfortable TP Line catamaran away from the famous Dubrovnik. According to greek legends the town of Korčula was founded by the Troyan hero Antenor more than 3000 years ago. Ancient Greeks named the island Korkyra after a nymph Poseidon fell in love with. They later added the word Melaina meaning dark due to the abbundance of forrest to distinguish it from another island also named Korkyra. During its long and turbulent history the island was ruled by ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Habsburgs who all left their mark on Korčula.
The walled town of Korčula is the most urban settlement on the island. It is famous for its gothic Cathedral of Saint Mark, City Hall originally known as the Governor's Palace and as the bithplace of the renowned seafarer Marko Polo. It is also the place there the TP Line catamaran docks. In the central part of Korčula you will find town of Blato in the middle of the fertile Blato field. The second longest linden tree alley in Europe was planted there in 1911, second only to the well known Unter der linden in Berlin. Third bigger town on Korčula is called Vela Luka and is located in the westernmost part of the island in a large cove. All these settlements are connected by bus lines. Did you know that famous people like Jackie Kennedy, Wallis Simpson and Sofia Loren visited Korčula? Do you need a better invitation?
Interested in cultural manifestations? Sword dance Moreška was traditionally held on 29th of July, but because of huge interests of tourists performance are held every week during the tourist season. Don't miss out on Korčula's beautiful mediterranean landscapes consisting of pine and oak forrests, olive orchards and vinyards. Make sure to embark on a TP Line catamaran in Dubrovnik, Split or Hvar departing for Korčula during the high season a couple of times every day.
Find out more on the Dubrovnik and Neretva county tourist board website and the websites of local Tourist Boards:
- Korčula
- Blato
- Lumbarda
MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STAY:
- Rent a kayak and explore the archipelago of Korčula.
- Buy tickets for TP Line catamaran in Korkyra Info Agency on address Trg Petra Šegedina 3a, Korčula.
- Spend some time on one of the many charming beaches such as Žitna, Žal and Pržina which is the only sandy beach on Korčula.
- Try local food in Konoba Maha located on a hill in the eastern part of Korčula.
- Stay at the Aminess Korčula Heritage Hotel and enjoy an elite location at the town of Korčula waterfront.
- Join a wine tasting tour and try excellent local wines.