20 things to do in Korcula, Croatia’s most beautiful island

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Here are some of my favourite things to do in Korcula, Croatia. After falling in love with this beautiful island recently, I thought I’d put a travel guide together to give you some tips on making the most out of your time there. Korcula is basically a dream: everywhere you look is breathtaking. It’s got a medieval old town full of flower-lined alleyways, the countryside is dotted with old stone houses and lush green forests, and the whole island is surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. 

There are some excellent Korcula restaurants and wineries, the latter being famous for the uniquely Korculan ‘Grk’ wine. The countryside is full of quaint villages, vineyards and olive groves, while the coast is peppered with quiet beaches and idyllic coves. Korcula Town, which is where most people will base themselves for a visit, is known as ‘Little Dubrovnik’. I think that’s doing it a disservice. It does have the same architecture and charm but it’s far less touristy and crowded, and thus much more enjoyable. It’s also a bit kinder on the old bank balance. I mean, like all of Croatia, Korcula is not super cheap. But it’s quality and you don’t feel ripped off. I ate some of the best seafood I’ve ever had and it was worth every kuna. 

Anyway, if this all sounds up your street and you’d like to plan a visit, pour yourself a Croatian wine and read on for the best things to do in Korcula…

Things to do in Korcula, Croatia

1. Wander the beautiful streets of Korcula’s old town

One of the first things to do in Korcula when you arrive is to head out and explore the old town (Korcula Town). It’s incredibly beautiful and beguiling, set on a small peninsula with views of the sea and surrounded by old stone walls. My favourite thing about it, as with anywhere I travel, is the fact it’s pedestrianised. Everywhere should be pedestrianised. It makes wandering around about a million times nicer.

The old town is laid out fishbone-style, with angled side streets coming off the main drag. This is so that the breeze can pass through easily and cool the stones of all the buildings. Korcula is known for always having a bit of a breeze, which makes it a really nice destination when other places in Croatia would be disgustingly hot. The only downside here is if you’re unlucky enough to visit on a rare chilly day and it gets too windy. But luckily there are plenty of shops and cafés to head into for shelter in the old town.

It’s only small but wandering around its streets, up and down stairs lined with hydrangeas and jasmine, is a magical experience. You’ll get a good feel for the island’s laid-back vibe and will probably spot a few bars and eateries you want to return to later, which leads me nicely onto my next tip…

2. Have wine and bruschetta at the lovely Mariola Wine Bar

Mariola Wine Bar is my favourite spot in the old town; it’s fairly new so even if you’ve been to Korcula before, you may not have tried it yet. It has the perfect setting where you can sit outside and see the sea as you watch the world go by. Just look at that gorgeous view (and food!).

The wonderful owner, Marija, worked as a sommelier for many years before opening her own bar; I know absolutely nothing about wine but I know that everything I tried here was delicious. Croatian wine is something they’re rightly proud of and Korcula is one of the best places to try it because the island has so many excellent local wines, including one unique one (more on them later).

If you’re after a light meal (which you will be at some point because you’ll be doing a lot of overeating on Korcula!), get the trio of bruschetta with your wine. Everything is fresh and homemade at Mariola; and they will do vegetarian or pescetarian versions if you ask. Get the anchovy bruschetta. I could happily eat that every day…

3. See a Moreska sword dance – one of the most unusual things to do in Korcula

During your visit, you should book to see a traditional sword dance performance, called Moreska. This is definitely one of the most unique things to do in Korcula. The Moreska dates back to the 12th century and used to be done all over the Mediterranean. But Korcula is now the only place keeping it going.

Regular readers of this blog will know that going to see any kind of performance is really not my usual cup of tea. Anything like fado in Portugal, flamenco in Spain or kabuki in Japan will send me running for the hills. But there’s something very intriguing about a sword dance. And I actually really enjoyed it.

The Moreska isn’t just a dance; it’s a whole performance with singing and theatre. It tells the story of two kings at war and a princess, who has been captured and enslaved by one king who claims he loves her. Needless to say, enslavement wasn’t the best first date so she wants to go home to the other king, who she was going out with. Everyone has a massive barney about it but, eventually, there’s a happy ending.

You can get tickets at the Kaleta travel agency just outside the town walls (Google Maps link). They’re 100 kuna per person (about 12.50€). The performance is on every Monday and Thursday at 9pm. You need to arrive at 8.30pm if you want a good seat. It’s in an atmospheric open-air theatre, all lit up with torches.

Top tip: It really helps if you know what they’re singing about. Unless you speak Croatian, make sure you pick up a bit of paper with an English translation of the lyrics on as you go in. They’re on the lectern thing in the middle of the stage. No one tells you to do this! Well, other than me right now.

4. Try some local Makaruni pasta

If you’re a foodie, one of the best things to do in Korcula is to try Makaruni, traditional homemade pasta from the island. I was a bit worried I’d not be able to try it as it’s often served with meat (beef). But it was fine; I easily found it done with prawns or a simple tomato sauce.

Makaruni pasta is made from dough cut into bite-size pieces, which is then hand-rolled around a wooden skewer. The process apparently takes a long time and a lot of patience. I can confirm it pays off because it’s delicious.

Makaruni is originally from the little village of Zrnovo, just south of Korcula Town. The village even hosts a Makaruni festival every August. But you can find it in restaurants all over the island. The best I’ve had was at Konoba Mirakul (Google Maps link).

5. Have a cocktail at Massimo – one of the most memorable things to do in Korcula

If you know anyone who’s been to Korcula, they’ll probably mention the novelty of Massimo (Google Maps link). It’s a bar on top of a 15th-century tower right on the edge of the sea, with a fantastic panoramic view. You have to climb a ladder onto the roof and your drinks arrive via a pulley system with a tray.

It’s obviously a bit gimmicky and of course is really popular with tourists, but it’s worth doing because it’s genuinely a really fun experience. I’d recommend getting there just as it opens at 4pm so that you can get to sit on the walls. If you’re on one of the tables in the middle, it’s a bit of a waste as you can’t see the view. Everyone seems to like going for sunset but this means it’s massively crowded later on and you’ll struggle to get a spot.

Enjoy going back down the ladder after a few cocktails. It should be classed as an extreme sport.

6. Admire the bluest water

The water around Korcula is crystal clear and the most gorgeous shade of turquoise blue. It makes for beautiful views and excellent, colourful photography opportunities. One of my favourite memories there is watching a European Cormorant bobbing along and then diving to catch fish. You could see her under the water (looking very sleek) actually grabbing the fish.

Some of the nicest spots to enjoy a view of the sea from are the pier in Lumbarda (where the above photo is from) and the rocky outcrop you can get to down the steps outside LoLe Wine Bar in the old town. The latter is a lovely spot to sit in the early evening when it starts getting a bit cooler. I’ve got some lovely videos on my Instagram stories of the water (and the rest of Korcula too); have a look at my Korcula highlight if you’re interested.

I can’t swim and would rather die than put myself into any body of water but I imagine if you’re into that kind of horrific activity, you would really enjoy doing it on Korcula. The water is stunning.

7. Do a wine tasting at Lovric Winery and try Grk wine, unique to Korcula

You can’t go to Korcula and not try some of the brilliant local wine. Croatia’s Dalmatian region is well known for its wines in general, but there’s one particular wine called Grk that’s only made on Korcula (and only in the tiny village of Lumbarda). Nowhere else in the world grows the grapes and produces Grk. So you’ve got to go and enjoy it while you’re on the island. That’s the law.

A wine-tasting afternoon is one of the best things to do in Korcula if you want to learn about the wine-making process and sample different wines made on site in a tiny winery. I really recommend booking in at Lovric Winery in Lumbarda. It’s 60 kuna (about 8€) for the experience, which includes three glasses of wine. You can also try a rakija at the end if you want. More on that in #15 of this list.

As I mentioned earlier, I know nothing about the intricacies of wine. It either tastes nice or like Blossom Hill to me. Everything I tried at Lovric falls firmly into the ‘nice’ category. And even better, it’s all small-batch and organic. The owner, Ante, gives you a little tour of the winery, which is just two rooms. He talks you through the process from picking the grapes to bottling the final product, and then you get to try a white (the famous Grk), rosé and red.

The setting is lovely and it’s dead easy to get there from Korcula Town: only about 10 minutes in a taxi. You can then go into Lumbarda for a meal if you want. More on that in #15 of this list.

8. Befriend ALL the cats in the old town

There are SO many adorable cats in Korcula. I kept stopping every five minutes to say hello to another one.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll always be a bit worried that cats you might meet on holiday will be strays and suffering. And then you’ll want to bring them all home. But don’t worry. All of the kitties I met roaming Korcula either had proper homes or were definitely well looked after by the community. There were cat beds and bowls of food and water dotted all over the old town, and the cats were all really clean and healthy. Obviously I still wanted to bring them all home…

Look at this little sleepy poppet. She was loving life in the sunshine, being stroked by everyone who passed by.

9. Climb to the top of St. Mark’s Cathedral

St Mark’s Cathedral stands in the centre of a small square, dominating the view from all the side streets. Its bell tower is the highest point in the old town, so climbing up this is one of the best things to do in Korcula if you want beautiful panoramic views. It’s a good thing to do on your first day on the island as it’ll help you get your head around the layout of Korcula Town from above.

The 15th-century cathedral itself is a pretty building, made of local limestone and in the Gothic-Renaissance style. The interior is not that exciting, especially if you’ve been in loads of churches in Croatia and are getting a bit churched-out. But it’s all about the bell tower. You have to pay 60 kuna (about 8€) to go up. This is not cheap compared with what I’ve paid to go up bell towers all over Europe (I must have done hundreds!). The view is great though, so I’d still recommend doing it.

Just be warned: the climb up isn’t as simple as it looks. It’s not that high so it doesn’t take long, with only about 65 steps. But the spiral staircase is REALLY narrow. Awkwardly when I was there, I saw someone who couldn’t fit up it and had to give up. There’s also a bit at the top where you have to climb from the staircase onto a metal platform (mildly tricky in a dress) and then go up a small ladder to get outside. If you’ve got any mobility issues, it’s probably not worth attempting. Oh and the bell at the top is very loud if you’re up there on the hour. Avoid being stood underneath it as it goes off!

10. Try some local craft beer (and food) at the excellent Pinjac Brewery

Although Croatia is all about the wines, there is also an emerging craft beer scene. I think the excellent Garden Brewery in Zagreb is partly to thank for this: their beers are popping up in craft beer bars all over the world these days. Due to this growth in popularity, even small islands like Korcula are starting to have a bit of craft beer on the go. This is deffo a welcome change from Croatia’s usual generic mass-produced lagers.

I hugely recommend getting a taxi to the wonderful Pinjac Brewery & Pub, about 10 minutes from the old town. It’s a small craft brewery – the only craft brewery on Korcula – set in a lovely rustic farmhouse. The bar area is in a cool stone room decorated with a beautiful old sewing machine and bunches of dried lavender. There’s also a beer garden full of hydrangea and shaded by trees. Very different from the usual hipster brewery taprooms we’re well used to all over Europe, but absolutely brilliant. You can get a flight of beers to sample but the APA and the blonde ale are the best.

The food at Pinjac is also excellent. The vegetables are all from their garden and it shows: the courgette is the best I’ve ever had. It’s much cheaper to eat here than in the fairly pricey restaurants in Korcula Town but the quality is just as good, if not better, and the portions are much bigger. If this all doesn’t sell it to you, then let me tell you that there’s also a cute and very friendly cat who lives in the bar and who will welcome you and demand attention. Perfect.

11. Walk to the bay at Uvala Luka and watch the world go by

One of the prettiest but slightly off-the-beaten-track spots in Korcula is the bay of Uvala Luka (Google Maps link). It’s about a 10-minute walk from the old town.

The walk is nice enough but the bay when you get there is spectacular. It’s full of little boats bobbing in that beautiful turquoise water, set against a backdrop of spectacular mountains on the mainland, dotted with terracotta rooftops and colourful flowers. The only downside is that there’s a small waterpark thing with an ugly inflatable slide at one end of the bay, which spoils the view a bit. But you can angle yourself so you don’t have to see it.

There are a couple of alright bars for a drink next to the water at Uvala Luka. They’re fine just for a drink and a sit. But if you want to have something to eat, I’d recommend Restaurant Mirakul (see #19 of this list). 

12. Treat yourself to a meal at Aurora

When you’re in Korcula’s old town, you’ll probably walk past the row of restaurants on Šetalište Petra Kanavelića lots of times. These restaurants have one of the best locations on the island, looking out to sea from the eastern walls of the old town. They all have tables right next to the edge, so of course you do pay a premium for the gorgeous setting.

You need to make sure that you’re not paying for style over substance if you want to eat out along this stretch. It is worth it because it’s such a nice spot, but you need to pick somewhere where you won’t feel like you’ve been had. I really recommend Aurora. It’s not cheap but the food is excellent. You can get the aforementioned Makaruni but I really recommend having the fish of the day with fresh local vegetables. Korcula is rightly proud of its seafood and Aurora is a lovely restaurant to try it in.

You also get the added bonus of a steady stream of tourists walking along here… Is it even a holiday if you don’t get to do some serious people-watching?! 

13. Try the local olive oils

Olive oil production is a big industry on Korcula. The amount of sunshine the island gets and the special varieties of olive grown there mean that Korculan olive oil is distinctive. It’s got a mildly bitter, leafy flavour, setting it apart from other Croatian olive oils. It’s even protected under the European Commission’s list of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). This is the highest recognition of quality available for a food product, so they must be doing something right.

Unlike wine tasting, which needs booking and involves a tour, you can try Korcula’s olive oil just by going into certain shops. Try Uje Oleoteka or Okusi Hrvatske, both bang in the middle of Korcula Town. You can then buy a bottle to take home; it makes a good present for any friends into cooking.

14. Find some of the best photo spots in Korcula

If you’re into photography, you’re going to be spoilt in Korcula. Everywhere you turn, there’s another beautiful scene.

As ever, it’s best to avoid trying to take photos in the middle of the day when there’ll be to many annoying people walking into the shot and ruining it. But I visited in July and I never left the apartment before 11am and I still got loads of decent shots, so don’t listen to any of these sadistic morning people who insist you have to get up at the crack of dawn for photographs. You just need patience. A resting b!tch face also helps to clear people out of the way.

Some of the nicest photo spots in Korcula are in the old town, but there are lots out and about as well. Here are a few I absolutely love, along with a link to where to go on Google Maps:

• The steep street behind this book shop. This is where I took the above picture. It’s not mapped well on Google, but you’ll find it.
• Just outside this restaurant at Uvala Luka bay.
• Approaching this restaurant with a view through the archway. There are some lovely pink flowers to frame the shot with.

There are also plenty of obvious ones like in the main harbour, from the top of St Mark’s Cathedral, outside the gate of the old town and so on. At least it’s all pedestrianised so I didn’t have my usual #travelbloggerproblems of nearly being run over while waiting for that perfect empty shot.

15. Eat seafood with an incredible view at Konoba More in Lumbarda

Before doing a wine tasting at Lovric Winery, you might want to line your stomach. Luckily, there’s an absolutely brilliant seafood restaurant a short walk away in the village of Lumbarda.

Konoba More has the dreamiest view and amazing food to match. You can sit on their terrace, which is suspended over the bay, with the turquoise water right next to you. I massively recommend the calamari, which is the best I’ve ever had. You know how sometimes it can be a bit greasy and heavy? It’s the exact opposite of that here. Really nice and light. The fish/seafood all comes with a really good portion of vegetables and potatoes as well. 

Oh and just like Pinjac Brewery, Konoba More has its own adorable kitty to keep you entertained. He’s a little white fluffball who will meow insistently until you give him a bit of your fish. You may not want to share, but he’ll wear you down.

12. Try Korcula’s sweet treat, a cukarin (or a klasuni)

Every town in Croatia has its own dessert, cake or other sugary thing that you have to try. Korcula’s most famous is a fairly simple biscuit known as a Cukarin. It’s so popular that there’s a specific bakery where you can get them. Unsurprisingly, this is called Cukarin Korcula. It’s a really lovely and quaint old-fashioned shop, selling all sorts of delights.

The Cukarin is flavoured with lemon and orange, then made into a distinctive crab-like shape, with two bits of dry biscuit folded together. The locals like to have it with Prošek, a typical Dalmatian dessert wine, or even dipped into it. I have to admit I wasn’t particularly sold on the old Cukarin. The Klasun, another Korculan biscuit that you can get in this bakery, was much more up my street. This one is made with the same dough but is rolled into a little dome and filled with nuts, brandy and fig jam. It has a bit more going on and way more flavour. There are a few other traditional biscuits to try as well, if you get a taste for them.

I should warn you that Cukarins and their biscuity friends are not cheap. Each one is 15 kuna (around 2€). I know this isn’t going to break the bank but they are just a tiny little biscuit, gone in seconds. You could get a decent slice of cake for that price in my local bakery! But for a one-off and because it’s a uniquely Korculan thing, it has to be done.

13. Have a photo outside the gates of the old town

There are actually two medieval city gates through which you can enter Korcula’s old town. The one pictured above is Kopnena Vrata (Land Gate), which I think is the more impressive of the two. The other one, Morska Vrata (Sea Gate) is to the west of the old town.

Kopnena Vrata makes for a really impressive entry. You can totally picture nobility, merchants and other locals going through it in medieval times.

It has the Revelin Tower above it, which you can climb up for views across the town. I didn’t think the view was as nice as the one from St Mark’s bell tower, so if you’re short of time then don’t bother. Note the lion motif on the tower. This is officially in honour of Korcula’s former Venetian rule, but I like to think it’s unofficially in honour of all the cats in the town.

14. Enjoy a top-notch ice cream at Marco

There are several ice cream shops within the walls of the old town in Korcula. Some looked obviously touristy but I thought one looked nice and it had queues outside, which is usually a good sign. But no. I should have done my research like I normally would! I had a proper disappointing gelato, which was full of bits of ice and tasted of nothing.

Obviously I needed to recover from this traumatic event, so I looked up where I could get proper homemade gelato on Korcula. And that’s how I found Marco Homemade Ice Cream, which is definitely where the locals and anyone with taste goes.

I had the most delicious fig cheesecake flavour ice cream, which I’m still thinking about now. They also do some vegan flavours, including orange and ginger, which my other half was really impressed with. I’d say this was the best gelato place I’ve found since my all-time favourite in Tavira. High praise.

15. Get a rakija or two down you

Korcula makes so much wine but the wineries don’t waste the skins of the grapes after they’ve been pressed. Oh no. They distil those bad boys and turn them into rakija.

Rakija is a lethal concoction, a sort of brandy, which is traditional in Slavic nations. As well as in Croatia, you’ll find it in Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and so on. You can drink it neat, which is what the well-hard locals do. But you can also have it flavoured, such as with fruit or herbs. Ask for a shot of it at the end of a meal in any restaurant and see what they bring you. Just be aware that it’s lethal stuff at about 43% proof.

Živjeli! That’s Croatian for cheers, btw.

Fun fact: A few years ago when I was in Sofia, Bulgaria, I ended up going to a rakija festival that inexplicably doubled up as a trade fair selling composite windows and doors as well as garden furniture. I swear I wasn’t drunkenly imagining things. It was quite a surreal experience.

16. Try some modern Croatian tapas at Ignis

If you’re looking for a change from the lovely but repetitive menu options of various fish with veg in Korcula, I can recommend this brilliant tapas place, Ignis. It’s not cheap but the food is amazing. 

Ignis is tucked away near the Cukarin bakery and you wouldn’t think it was anything special if you just glanced at it but it’s an absolute treat, with an excellent small menu. You’ll need roughly three plates per person.

The tempura aubergine with goat’s cheese and honey was one of the best things I’ve eaten in the whole of Croatia. A solid 10/10. I also loved the calamari bao bun and the beetroot tartare. It’s all really beautifully done; a far higher standard than many of the restaurants in Korcula along the main drag. You HAVE to go. Apparently, they also do an excellent breakfast/brunch. Let me know in the comments if you go to Korcula and try that.

17. See the old town lit up at night and enjoy an evening shopping session

Any day trippers to Korcula seriously miss out by not seeing it in the evening. It really comes alive as dusk falls. Watch the sun set on the horizon while sat on the wall by the Luka Korculanska beach, then wander into the old town and enjoy the side streets all lit up with fairy lights.

The old town at night has quite an Italian feel, with people sitting out having an aperitif or walking along the walls in the style of the Italian’s passeggiata. But of course with all the Grk wine flowing, you could only be on Korcula.

Like with most European places, shops are open until late so you can have a browse of an evening. This is one of my favourite things to do in Korcula because there are so many lovely gift shops and clothing boutiques.

• For clothes, my favourite is Amaryllis Fashion Boutique. This lovely shop is on Ul. Sv Roka but a) isn’t mapped and b) doesn’t seem to have a website or any social media. So you’ll just have to trust me! They have an excellent collection of affordable dresses. I was really tempted to buy a pink midi dress when I went in but, unfortunately, I was travelling for 3 months with extremely limited luggage space. I had to prise myself away from it.
• For gifts, I love Yahho Gallery on Ul. Marka Andrijića. It’s a small art and design shop selling beautiful t-shirts, prints, homewares and ceramics. It’s Croatia meets Japan in style, and I’m here for it.

18. Look out for Marco Polo’s (alleged) house

I almost didn’t include Korcula’s mildly tenuous link to Marco Polo, the 13th-century merchant and explorer who was one of the first people to chronicle their travels. But I thought I better had; he was kind of the original travel blogger after all.

Marco Polo was born in the Republic of Venice in 1254. Korcula was part of that republic at the time, so it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that he could have been born on the island. But no one knows where exactly he was born, there’s not really any evidence to point to Korcula specifically, and most historians seem to think it would have been in Venice itself.

This hasn’t stopped some enterprising Korculans from finding a house that he could have been born in/lived in/stayed in. At the time of writing, the house is closed to the public for renovations. But you can see it from the outside if you’re interested. Naturally, the gift shop is open despite the house being shut, so you can buy all sorts of tat with his face on if you’re into him. He seems like a good egg but I don’t particularly want a pencil with his face on, personally.

19. Have a waterside meal at Mirakul

Just when you thought I’d stopped talking about eating, here we are again. My final recommendation for good restaurants in Korcula is Konoba Mirakul in the bay of Uvala Luka.

It’s only a 10-minute walk from the old town but it’s a world away from the touristy main area, and the setting is stunning. You can sit and eat right on the water, surrounded by fairy lights. You’ll also be surrounded by mosquitos but this is the case all the time all over Croatia’s Dalmatian region. Cover yourself in insect spray and enjoy the delicious home cooking. Mirakul is where I had the best prawn Makaruni, with a side dish of vegetables. Make sure you order the vegetables because they do the holy trinity of gorgeous Korculan greens: courgette, aubergine and pale green bell peppers. Lovely stuff.

20. Do some day trips from Korcula

Most tourists tend to stay around Korcula Town, and rightly so because that’s the best place to see.

But if you’re staying on the island for more than a few days, you can venture further afield, both to see more of Korcula itself but also its neighbours.

Here are a few ideas:

• Vela Luka (‘big port’) on the western end of Korcula. This is about 40 minutes from Korcula Town in a taxi. It has its own cave, which is a 20-minute walk from the port itself. There are some lovely views across the bay as you go up and the route is marked so it’s dead easy. They’ve found prehistoric bits and bobs in the cave that show it was lived in over 20,000 years ago. 
• Mljet, a national park island. This is about 30 minutes from Korcula on a high-speed boat run by Krilo ferries. It’s very green and unspoilt, perfect for a quiet day of walking in nature and enjoying some peace away from other tourists.
• Orebic, a town over on the mainland that you can see from Korcula. Jadrolinija ferries will take you there and the journey is about 20 minutes. It’s full of picturesque sandy beaches and has its own winery, Korta Katarina, which is walkable from the port.

Other things to do in Korcula

So that’s the end of a sizeable post. Props to you if you made it this far.

I’ve left quite a few things to do in Korcula off this list that some people may like – things that involve being able to swim and/or drive, mainly. Plus there will be millions I don’t know about. To be honest, places change so much and so quickly that it’s impossible to keep blog posts up to date unless you re-visit everywhere constantly. But I hope this has given you a good idea of what Korcula is like and why I love the island so much.

Let me know in the comments if you do any of my suggestions from this post. I like hearing about other people’s travel experiences. Just keep it to yourself if you’re having too good a time exploring while I’m stuck back at home… Many thanks.

Things to do in Korcula, Croatia – useful information for your trip

How to get to Korcula

There’s no airport on Korcula, so you have to get there by ferry/catamaran from somewhere else in Croatia. The nearest airports for you are Dubrovnik and Split. Ferry companies are either TP Line, Jadrolinija or Krilo. I won’t start listing times and options because these tend to change and it’s much better if you look into the schedules yourself for when you’re planning on visiting. The ferries are clean, organised and air-conditioned. 

Where to stay in Korcula

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, like most popular places in Croatia, Korcula is not cheap for accommodation. My normal budget is up to 100€ a night but it was really tricky to find anywhere around that mark. After hours of research, I managed to get a few good options. Like I said earlier, I’d only really recommend staying in Korcula Town; you can stay outside of it but if you want to go in for meals then taxi journeys can really add up.

Here are a few accommodation options I’d look into…

• Old Town St Roko – For about 489 kuna (about 65€) a night, this lovely and stylish apartment is a bargain and in such a perfect location. It’s bang in the middle of the old town.
• Loft in Ismaelli Palace – If you want to treat yourself a bit, this swanky duplex apartment is about 1,200 kuna (about 160€) a night. It’s got two doubles, so would be a great (and less expensive) option if you’re travelling with a group of friends.
• Brand New Apartment in Old Town – One of my top tips for getting a good price for accommodation is to look for places with only a handful of reviews but those reviews are all great. It normally means the apartment or hotel is brand new (and it’ll probably increase its prices once it has lots of reviews!). This one definitely falls into this category and looks amazing for about 828 kuna (about 110€) a night. Again, it’s in a dream location in the old town.
• Old Small Stone House – For those of you who want to be out of Korcula Town and really get away from it all, there’s this gorgeous and secluded house in the village of Postrana. It’s only 489 kuna (about 65€) a night.

All prices are correct at the time of writing.

How to get around Korcula

Korcula Town itself is very walkable. There are also some buses for getting out and about. I’d recommend using taxis if you want to go to places like Pinjac and Lumbarda. Petar’s Taxis, which I used a lot, are great. Petar speaks great English and does WhatsApp. This is very handy as you can drop a link to where you need to be picked up and you don’t have to ring up and make a coin of yourself trying to pronounce Croatian street names. He’s also a bit cheaper than some of the other taxi companies.

When to go to Korcula

Korcula has a Mediterranean climate, so hot and dry summers and mild winters. If you want to be fried by the sun, the best time to visit Korcula is between July and August. If you want to be able to go for walks and not melt, try June or September. I visited in July (because of Schengen 90-day reasons when doing some longer-term travel) and I’ll admit I had a couple of days where the temperature was over 40° and it was impossible to do anything. 

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