Destination guide
Korčula
Croatia
Korčula (pronounced 'KOR-chu-la') is an island in the Adriatic Sea, in Southern Dalmatia, near Dubrovnik. According to some sources, Marco Polo may have been born here.
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Prioritize the bell tower of St Mark's Cathedral over the Marco Polo tower for panoramic views; the former sits at the highest point of the old town, offering a superior vantage of the red-tile roofs and harbor.
Seek out Grk wine while on the island, as this white wine is a local specialty; it is best paired with traditional Dalmatian dishes like pašticada at local konobas.
Time your visits to the surrounding villages of Brna, Lumbarda, and Vela Luka for their respective Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Fisherman's Evenings to access authentic fresh fish prepared by local fishermen.
Skip the tour of the Marco Polo house, which was constructed long after the explorer's death, and instead focus your time on the Town Museum to learn about local limestone carving and shipbuilding history.
When exploring the Kočje nature preserve, wear sturdy footwear; the terrain consists of massive limestone rock formations and chasms that are tricky to navigate.
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Best time to go
Best window: March–August and October
Kind weather all year — there is no month to avoid.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
Getting around
Korčula town is small enough to walk everywhere. The layout of the town is quite simple, with a single avenue as the spine bisecting the old town, and smaller roads branching from this central avenue toward the sea.
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What to see
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check.
Marco Polo Museum
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet and 1 other
A small waxwork museum in the tower purportedly built on Marco Polo's birthplace, retelling his life in seven life-sized tableaux.
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St Mark's Cathedral bell tower climb
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A 65-step climb up the old town's cathedral tower for a rooftop view over Korčula's stone rooftops and the Pelješac channel.
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Town Museum Korčula
facing Saint Mark's cathedral· Cheap
Good overview of the island's and town's history: Includes exhibits on limestone carving, Korčula's shipbuilding industry, and an example merchant's house from old times. Ask how to use your smartphone as a free audio guide.
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St Mark's Cathedral Tower
center of Korčula town· Cheap
The bell tower, while not particularly tall on its own, sits at the highest point of Korčula's old town and offers spectacular views of the city's red-tile roofs and of ships in the blue water.
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Cypress-lined stairway on Sveti Antun Hill
25 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive from Korčula old town· Free
Climb an avenue of 102 steps, lined with regal cypress trees, to reach the hilltop chapel of Sveti Atun. Entrance to the chapel itself is usually locked but windows allow you to clearly look into the interior at all hours.
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Marco Polo's House
ul. Depolo· Cheap
Tourists can visit what the town claims is the birthplace of famed explorer Marco Polo (Venice, Constantinople, and Korčula all claim this; "Marco Polo's House" was built at least a century after he died!)
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What to do
Korčula Old Town walls walk
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A walk around the fortified fishbone-shaped old town, its narrow side streets angled to funnel cooling breezes and block harsh sun.
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Grk wine tasting
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
A taste of Korčula's own indigenous white grape variety, grown almost nowhere else, at family-run island wineries.
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Korkyra Baroque Festival
In various buildings in Korčula town.
An annual series of concerts showcasing a selection of Europe's leading ensembles and soloists specialized in Baroque music. Ten or so evening concerts are held over a period of two weeks in early September (3–17 September 2016) along with…
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Moreška Sword Dance
inquire at tourist booths for location· Moderate
Moreška is sword dance that stages a battle over the fate of a young maiden. Korčula is the only place where this Moorish dance remains in the world, and Korčulans take it seriously!
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Kočje Rock Formations
Follow signs to Zrnovo. Continue straight through Brdo; the road turns to gravel.· Free
High up, in the interior of the island, is this nature preserve of massive limestone rock formations and chasms. It's a bit tricky and a lot of fun to climb on them. No equipment needed except good shoes.
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What to eat
Fisherman's Evenings
check with the tourist office for exact schedule and locations· Free
The towns of Brna (some Fridays), Lombarda (Saturdays), and Vela Luka (Sundays) all host summertime outdoor block parties focused around local cuisine and tradition. you can get a big plate of a variety of fresh fish from local fishermen.
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Konoba Adio Mare
Sv. Roka 2, Korčula Old Town
Delicious and reasonably priced Dalmatian cuisine: the pašticada is particularly good. Nice rooftop terrace next to the cathedral. English and German spoken.
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Where to stay
Port 9 Camping
part of Port 9 Hotel
20 min walking from Korčula town, directly at the beach. There is a small taxi boat between the harbour of Korčula and the Campsite/Hotel, operating twice an hour
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Kaleta booking centre
Right in the middle of town, across Old Town main gate, offers it all: rooms, apartments, transfers, excursions, the lot. Friendly young staff will take good care of you.
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