Korcula
Visiting Korcula - a beautiful Croatian island
The hilly island of Korcula lies about 100km northwest of Dubrovnik a mile offshore from the mainland Peljesac peninsula. This area of the dalmatian coast is famous for its exotic wines.
How to get to Korcula
Transfer by bus from Dubrovnik Airport takes 2 and half hours due to winding cliftop roads. From Orebic on the peninsula (where there are some nice sandy beaches) a local ferry crosses to Korcula Town.
You can also get there via a ferry from Ancona in Italy.
What to see in Korcula Town
This landing spot is also one of the islands highlights. The medieval town walls surrounding a great jumble of stone houses built on a promentory is a visual delight. For many years, only nobility were allowed to live within the city walls which was only accessable from a drawbridge (replaced by grand italianate steps in the late eighteenth century
With an average summer temperature of 29 degrees centigrade, Korcula is a sunny island so the narrow streets of Korcula old town can be a cool haven in exceptionally hot periods.
Dont miss the 14th century Cathedral of St Mark in Korcula's main square and the treasury museum next door. Other than this there are numerous galleries and a host of good local restarants.
Where to eat in Korcula Town
Korcula has some great restaurants (konobas) such as Gradski Podrum (the city cellar) at the top of the main gate steps which does excellent local dishes, the Marco Polo is great for for risotto while the recently opened Marinas is getting excellent reviews.
Korcula is all about atmosphere. The stony streets, atmospheric alleyways and relaxed pace make this ancient town a delight of discovery.
One final point, the correct pronunciation is 'Koorchula'