Welcome to Croatia.
With EU membership ascension in July 2013 you will find a country steeped in culture and history with stunning natural beauty inhabited by friendly hospitable people providing all the modern convenience a discerning traveller could ask for. Situated diagonally across the boot of Italy in the Adriatic Sea Croatia is a taste of Europe as it was centuries ago. Croatia boasts 1800km of mainland coastline and including the 1180 islands in excess of 6000km of untouched pristine coastline. Add to this the natural ragged indented nature of the coast and island shores then you start to understand how there can be an almost limitless number of coves and bays with a stunning beauty each of its own. The combination of this together with Croatia’s ability to integrate a feeling of untouched old world majesty with modern amenities and services makes it a world class destination. The European Travel Agent and Tour Operators Association have voted Croatia as the preferred destination for 2011/2012
| Korcula Island is roughly 8 by 42 km nestled in the middle of the Adriatic directly across from Rome. You can divide the island of Korcula into four basic areas being Korcula Old town and surrounds on the eastern point characterised by sweeping vineyards, sandy beaches and tourist resorts. The northern shoreline which is close to the mainland and the beautiful peninsula known as Peljesac to frame your view with well protected calm seas and bays. The | |
| southern shoreline is more exposed to the Adriatic Sea with the next landfall being the coast of Italy creating majestic views with untouched nature. The western point of the island is where the city of Vela Luka is situated characterised by large sandy beaches and many little islands adjacent. The central part of Korcula consists of rolling hills with some small mountainous areas where you will find vineyards and beautiful old villages. | |
Why stay on Korcula?
Korcula old town is the centre piece of Korcula Island where you enter into a 14th century walled slice of history known as ‘Little Dubrovnik’ and the birthplace or the world’s most famous traveller Marco Polo. Nowhere else will you find a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is perennially inhabited and fully functional with restaurants, cafes, shops and galleries to cater to all tastes. Korcula town is frequented by locals and tourists alike creating a unique vibrant and fun atmosphere set in such a historical location. It is often referred to as museum with a pulse; attend the historical Moreska or sword dance that it is the only such remaining performance using real swords. In Korcula Old Town the dining experience is classic Mediterranean with a touch of Eastern European cuisine. Further along Korcula many of the secluded bays have restaurants and bars offering a choice of ambiance with the local fisherman’s daily catch being prepared for you straight from the boat.
For the more active there are many opportunities and possibilities. The majority of activities on Korcula are water sports based with mountain
biking, cycling and hiking being your on land options. Wind surfing and sailing classes and rentals are abundant and you can join the hundreds of bright triangles on the water having fun every day. If these are too energetic for you then join the locals on their fishing trips or simply relax in the sun in one of the many little coves and bays. All beaches are public and you are welcome everywhere. In case you seek a bit of adventure you can charter a yacht, sail boat or almost any other vessel imaginable. They will pick you up within walking distance from your apartment or villa and take you from island to island along the Dalmatian coast for your own odyssey.
The Dalmatian Adriatic has always been and still is a sailor’s paradise. Once you have entered Croatian waters you can visit hundreds of islands, ports or bays. It is quite common to have dolphins escorting you on your voyage. You can either go to your berth in the well protected local marina or simply put down anchor in one of the many bays and coves and sample the local fair.
