Korcula : The Dalmatian Jewel

Presentation

Situated in the Adriatic Sea, off the Croatian coasts, the archipelago of Korcula inspires the harmony. The city of the same name of medieval architecture, its white stone towers, its alleys and palace dominating a crystal clear sea gives the nostalgia for past time. The protected coast of the island, fishermen's small villages, the countryside with vineyards and its olive trees will know how to seduce the visitors in search of authenticity.

Main towns: Korcula, Vela Luka, Blato, Smokvica, Cara, Pupnat, Racisce, Zrnovo, Vrnik, Lumbarda

Surface areas: 277 sq.kms.

Population : 18 000 inhabitants

Particularity : The city of Korcula is the home town of one of the most famous travelers of the History, Marco Polo. The native house of the sailor is in the center of the antique part in the North of the Cathedral Saint Marc.