Korcula is an island located in the Adriatic Sea near the county of Neretva-Dubronivik in the nation of Croatia. Korcula Island has a total area of 279 square kilometers and it is 7.8 kilometer wide and 46.8 kilometer long that lies just near the coast of Dalmatian. According to recent census survey the island has about 16,500 inhabitants making it as the second most populous island in the whole Adriatic island. The island population is composed of about 96% Croats and the rest makes up different ethnicity.

Korcula Island is known to be as among the greenest in all the islands located around the Adriatic Sea, it also holds the distinction as one of the most popular and top tourist destination in Croatia.

Being in the immediate vicinity of Mljet and Dubrovnik makes it a possibility for travelers to make the trip to Korcula and spend some quality time to enjoy the beauty of this unspoiled location and also gives travelers to tour other surrounding places like the Mljet national park, Neretva River, Dubrovnik city and Mostar.

The climate in Korcula Island is an ideal one that attracts more tourists because the weather is just about right. Average air temperature during the month of January is about 9.8 degrees Celsius and about 26.9 degrees Celsius in the month of July. Average yearly rainfall is about 1,100 mm. The whole Korcula Island is covered largely by thick pine forests and a unique kind of Mediterranean flora.

Aside from the tourist industry which keeps this Island’s economy in good condition, the other leading industry in Korcula Island is in the field of agriculture; namely the widespread cultivation of olives, grape vines and other fruits together with fish processing and fishing. Shipbuilding is still being practiced today but it doesn’t generate much impact in terms of the local economy. Tourism is at the highest during summer months as visitors from all around the world troop to this haven to enjoy the nature life, island experience of swimming in beautiful beaches and mingling with the local to learn a new and captivating culture plus a lot more. With the tourism development, a number of village agro tourism and nautical have been developed.

The culture in Korcula is composed of a dual Slav and Latin culture which was developed during the late Roman era until the emergence or founding of many modern Croatian states. Korcula therefore possesses a unique mixture of Mediterranean or Adriatic cultural character, which sets it differently apart from the other Croatian islands.

Reaching Korcula is not a problem as daily ferry boats connects the island to Split, Rijeka, Zadar and Dubrovnik everyday and during summer a direct ferry line is available to other Italian ports in the Adriatic.

Korcula is a great island fit for all kinds of travelers. From honeymooners, families on holidays, backpackers and other beach lovers, Korcula is the nature haven that will give total pleasure to tourists and vacationers from all over the world. No wonder Korcula is always mentioned in the list of the most beautiful islands in the world.

Must See Places

Mljet

Mljet is situated only 17 miles from Korcula. It is a green paradise, unique in the Mediterranean because of its environment. As a consequence of the rising sea level, two beautiful salt lakes were created on the island: Veliko and Malo Jezero, which are surrounded by luxuriant pine and oak woods. Because of its extraordinary beauty, this part of the island was proclaimed a national park in 1960.

The Tourist Association of Mljet, Tel: 020/744-186

Hvar

Hvar — the island of the sun is the cradle of tourism in Croatia. It is the longest and sunniest island on the Adriatic with 2718 sunny hours per year. Hvar is an island with a particularly rich cultural and monumental heritage (with the oldest theater in this part of Europe, 1612) that complements the natural beauty of the island settlements, gentle bays and wild beaches of Pakleni Otoci. Numerous cultural events are held in the 27 inhabited settlements, such as Hvar, Starigrad, Jelsa, Vrboska, Milna, Sucuraj.

The Tourist Association of Hvar,  Tel: 021/741-059

Pakleni Otoci

Hvar’s Pakleni Otoci are a favorite tourist destination in this part of the Adriatic.

Peljesac

The Walls of Ston. They were built by Dubrovnik citizens for protection from enemy attacks. They linked two fortified towns: Big and Small Ston. The beauty of the walls has been preserved until today.

The Ston Tourist Bureau, Tel: 020/754-452

Lastovo

Lastovo, with its 46 small islands and surrounding sandbanks, is a genuine heaven for fishing lovers who angle for tuna and other trophy fish. After fifty years, Lastovo is open to tourists again. In addition to the beauty of its unspoiled nature, the island is famous for its carnival in which all the island residents participate by wearing beautiful folk costumes. Special tourist attractions of the island are the famous Lastovo chimneys that were once status symbols of old Lastovo families.

Moreska

Moreska-a chivalrous, warrior dance from the end of the 15th century. It was danced all over the Mediterranean but has been preserved only on Korcula up to this day. Another chivalrous dance – Kumpanija- is danced in Blato.