Korcula, Croatia

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Legend has it that the great Venetian explorer Marco Polo was born in Korcula town in 1254, in a stone house near St. Mark's Cathedral. The legend may well be true - the Venetian Republic dominated the Adriatic for centuries, and the cathedral, after all, is named for Venice's patron saint. But the Venetians were just one of the peoples to have left their mark on Korcula. Lying off the Dalmatian coast almost halfway between Split and Dubrovnik, the island has seen rulers come and go, from the Roman Empire to the Venetian Republic, from the Ragusan Republic to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Prehistoric ruins dot the landscape. This is an ancient and storied landscape.

And what a landscape it is! Korcula still boasts that clarity of sea and sky that is the hallmark of the Dalmatian Riviera. The island interior is crowned with rocky hills, pine forests and the aromatic chaparral of the Mediterranean. The shore runs from rocky, secluded coves to fine, broad strands while offshore islands boast beautiful bays and reefs. Centuries of agrarian tradition and experience have made Korcula's reputation as an important producer of premium wines and olive oil. Whether the traveler comes seeking art and culture, scenic beauty, or adventure, Korcula offers a rich and rewarding experience.

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Points of Interest

  • Wineries
  • Cathedral of St. Mark
  • Vela Luka
  • Lumbarda
  • Peljesac Peninsula
  • Gabriellis Palace
  • Badija Island
  • Outdoor Adventure

More about Korcula, Croatia Points of Interest

  • Wineries

    Not far from Korcula, plump grapes wait to be plucked from the vine at Croatia's leading wineries, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch and wine tasting.

  • Cathedral of St. Mark

    This ornate 15th-century cathedral features elaborate Gothic-Renaissance architecture. Its cupola rises over the island, drawing visitors in to admire two of famed Italian painter Tintoretto's works.

  • Vela Luka

    A charming Croatian town, Vela Luka overlooks a picturesque bay where fishermen seek out their daily catch. It also features the Vela Spila prehistoric cave dwelling and a museum of ancient artifacts.

  • Lumbarda

    Head east to sample the fresh catch in this quaint fishermen's village. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Lumbarda is also home to old churches, restaurants, shops and sandy beaches.

  • Peljesac Peninsula

    Home to the fortified city of Ston, the unspoiled Peljesac Peninsula is located in southern Dalmatia. Populated since at least the 3rd century B.C., this region is well-known for winemaking.

  • Gabriellis Palace

    This 16th-century Renaissance-style palace houses the Town Museum, with three floors dedicated to Korcula's seafaring history, culture, furniture and artifacts, as well as an art gallery.

  • Badija Island

    The Franciscan Monastery complex, which consists of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Chapel of the Holy Cross, and the monastery itself which dates back to the 14th century.

  • Outdoor Adventure

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