Island of Korčula★★
The "little Dubrovnik"—a walled old town on a peninsula, allegedly the birthplace of Marco Polo. But Korčula has something Dubrovnik lacks: tranquility, affordable prices, and excellent wine.
★★★ Old Town of Korčula
Medieval city planning in a fishbone pattern: The main street runs straight, with side streets branching off like fishbones—designed to deflect the Bora wind but let the Jugo wind through. Brilliant!
★★ Marco Polo House
Korčula claims to be Marco Polo's birthplace (Venice disagrees). The tower of the alleged birthplace offers a beautiful view.
5€. Summer: 9–21 hrs.
★★ Moreška Sword Dance
Traditional sword dance depicting the battle between Christianity and Islam. Performed twice weekly in summer in front of the city wall. UNESCO cultural heritage candidate.
20€. June–September: Tue + Thu at 9 pm.
★★ Wine Tasting
Korčula is home to two unique grape varieties:
- Pošip: Elegant white wine, Croatia's most famous. Grows only here and on Pelješac.
- Grk: Special grape that grows ONLY in Lumbarda on Korčula. Mineral, dry, unique.
Wineries: Bire (Lumbarda), Toreta (Smokvica), Merga Victa (Lumbarda). Wine tasting from 15€.
Getting There and Away
- Catamaran Dubrovnik → Korčula: 2h 30, 15€ (Krilo)
- Catamaran Split → Korčula: 3h (via Hvar), 15€ (Krilo)
- Car ferry Orebić (Pelješac) → Dominče (Korčula): 15 min, 3€ per person, 25€ per car