Korčula
The Emerald Isle
Steeped in legend and surrounded by dense pine forests, Korčula is perhaps the most enchanting of the central Dalmatian islands. Its walled Old Town is a masterpiece of urban planning, jutting out into the Pelješac Channel like a stone ship forever about to set sail.
Little Dubrovnik
Often referred to as 'Little Dubrovnik', Korčula Town is a fortified medieval settlement perched on a small peninsula. However, it has a character entirely its own. The town was ingeniously designed in a fish-bone pattern: western streets are straight to allow the cooling summer Mistral wind to enter, while eastern streets are curved to block the cold winter Bura wind.
The architecture is distinctly Venetian, with lion statues guarding gates and ornate balconies overlooking narrow streets. It is also the alleged birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo, whose family home can still be visited today.
Wine & Gastronomy
Korčula is unique among Croatian islands for its white wines. The village of Lumbarda, just a short cruise from the old town, sits on sandy soil that produces 'Grk', a dry, golden wine found nowhere else in the world.
In the interior of the island, the Pošip grape reigns supreme. We recommend a private wine tasting tour to taste these indigenous varieties paired with 'Žrnovski makaruni', a hand-rolled pasta dish typical of the island.
A Sailor's Paradise
The archipelago stretching between Korčula and Orebić is a playground for yachtsmen. The sea here is vivid turquoise, and the channel offers perfect sailing conditions thanks to the reliable afternoon breeze.
For a quiet escape, we can drop anchor near the islet of Badija, home to a 14th-century Franciscan monastery and friendly fallow deer that often come to the shore to be fed by visitors.