Korčula Hill's Guide to Korčula and Orebić
Cities and Towns
In this section you'll get to know a little about each city on the island of Korčula.
A sleepy and charming agricultural town, Žrnovo is full of lovely preserved old Dalmatian limestone architecture. Visit one of the local restaurants in town and enjoy their local pasta speciality called makaruni made of noodles hand-rolled by the village’s women topped with a delicious meat sauce. On the hill above one of Žrnovo’s hamlets, you will find a gorgeous nature preserve called Kočje populated by century old trees and striking karst formations.
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Žrnovo
A sleepy and charming agricultural town, Žrnovo is full of lovely preserved old Dalmatian limestone architecture. Visit one of the local restaurants in town and enjoy their local pasta speciality called makaruni made of noodles hand-rolled by the village’s women topped with a delicious meat sauce. On the hill above one of Žrnovo’s hamlets, you will find a gorgeous nature preserve called Kočje populated by century old trees and striking karst formations.
A Dubrovnik in miniature, Korčula’s well-preserved Old Town Renaissance Dalmatian architecture is a marvel to behold. You can eat and drink at the cafes and restaurants around the towns periphery in the shade of old windswept Mediterranean pines, visit the many shops in the interior of the town, and even catch a drink at the top of one of the city wall towers. Make sure you catch the Moreška dancers and watch as they whirl and clash, reenacting a Medieval battle for the rescue of a captured maiden.
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Korčula
A Dubrovnik in miniature, Korčula’s well-preserved Old Town Renaissance Dalmatian architecture is a marvel to behold. You can eat and drink at the cafes and restaurants around the towns periphery in the shade of old windswept Mediterranean pines, visit the many shops in the interior of the town, and even catch a drink at the top of one of the city wall towers. Make sure you catch the Moreška dancers and watch as they whirl and clash, reenacting a Medieval battle for the rescue of a captured maiden.
Originally settled by the lost tribe of Illyrians a half a millennium before the arrival of the Croatians, Lumbarda is the oldest settlement on the island of Korčula with a history stretching over 2000 years past. Lumbarda is best known for its autochthonous Grk white wine fermented from grapes of the same name which are only grown in a 40 hectare area surrounding the town. Past the fields of grapes is the island’s largest sandy beach, Vela Pržina, and the eastern-most point of the island, Ražnjić, with a stunning view down the coast towards Dubrovnik.
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Lumbarda
Originally settled by the lost tribe of Illyrians a half a millennium before the arrival of the Croatians, Lumbarda is the oldest settlement on the island of Korčula with a history stretching over 2000 years past. Lumbarda is best known for its autochthonous Grk white wine fermented from grapes of the same name which are only grown in a 40 hectare area surrounding the town. Past the fields of grapes is the island’s largest sandy beach, Vela Pržina, and the eastern-most point of the island, Ražnjić, with a stunning view down the coast towards Dubrovnik.
Račišće is a positively charming town built into the steep hillside of a gorgeous bay with a beautiful pebble beach stretching almost the entire length of the main road. Many of the men who grow up in Račišće become sailors who work all over the world. The neighboring Vaja bay has one of the island's best white pebble beaches.
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Račišće
Račišće is a positively charming town built into the steep hillside of a gorgeous bay with a beautiful pebble beach stretching almost the entire length of the main road. Many of the men who grow up in Račišće become sailors who work all over the world. The neighboring Vaja bay has one of the island's best white pebble beaches.
Žrnovska was historically a small fishing settlement, acting as the associated port of the inland agricultural town Žrnovo. The bay is deep enough for tall, multiple-masted sailboats and is shielded from the stronger winds that blow down between the island and the peninsula, making for crystal clear snorkeling and diving waters. The water circulates slower in the bay as well, allowing it to warm up very nicely over the course of the day.
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Žrnovska Banja
Žrnovska was historically a small fishing settlement, acting as the associated port of the inland agricultural town Žrnovo. The bay is deep enough for tall, multiple-masted sailboats and is shielded from the stronger winds that blow down between the island and the peninsula, making for crystal clear snorkeling and diving waters. The water circulates slower in the bay as well, allowing it to warm up very nicely over the course of the day.
Pupnat is an interior agricultural town. Every August 5th they have a wonderful town festival called Gospa od Sniga, Our Lady of Snows. There you can see traditional dancing and party with locals with drinks in the street. Many people also bring their kids as well.
Pupnat
Pupnat is an interior agricultural town. Every August 5th they have a wonderful town festival called Gospa od Sniga, Our Lady of Snows. There you can see traditional dancing and party with locals with drinks in the street. Many people also bring their kids as well.
Sightseeing
Kočje is a gorgeous protected park of old trees and karst formations about a 15 minute walk from downtown Žrnovo. The road to it is single-lane and there are not many parking spaces there, so it might be best to park in Brdo when the road is still paved and walk the remaining distance. Incredible hilltop views of Pelješac on the way as well.
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Posebni rezervat šumske vegetacije Kočje
Kočje is a gorgeous protected park of old trees and karst formations about a 15 minute walk from downtown Žrnovo. The road to it is single-lane and there are not many parking spaces there, so it might be best to park in Brdo when the road is still paved and walk the remaining distance. Incredible hilltop views of Pelješac on the way as well.
Fort Wellington, later renamed The Fortress of Saint Vlaho, was originally built by the British during their occupation of Korčula in the early 1800s on the old site of a 15th century Venetian fortification. It was the site of a battle between locals and the Italian fascists during World War 2.
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Forteca Svetog Vlaha
10 Ul. 92Fort Wellington, later renamed The Fortress of Saint Vlaho, was originally built by the British during their occupation of Korčula in the early 1800s on the old site of a 15th century Venetian fortification. It was the site of a battle between locals and the Italian fascists during World War 2.
The island of Vrnik has been quarried for its exceptional limestone since Roman times. Some of its limestone was even shipped over to America and included in the construction of the White House. You can reach the island just by swimming a little over 100m, or ask one of the boat rental agencies in town to take you there. There are even a couple of restaurants on the island that are open during the summer.
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Otok Vrnik
The island of Vrnik has been quarried for its exceptional limestone since Roman times. Some of its limestone was even shipped over to America and included in the construction of the White House. You can reach the island just by swimming a little over 100m, or ask one of the boat rental agencies in town to take you there. There are even a couple of restaurants on the island that are open during the summer.
The easternmost point of the island of Korčula, Ražnjić is a great place to absorb the panoramic views of the Dalmatian coast. The gravel road has some holes in it, but if you go slow, it should be easy. There is plenty of parking. A wonderful place to visit on a stormy or windy day as the waves that gather there can be many meters high.
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Peninsula Raznjic
The easternmost point of the island of Korčula, Ražnjić is a great place to absorb the panoramic views of the Dalmatian coast. The gravel road has some holes in it, but if you go slow, it should be easy. There is plenty of parking. A wonderful place to visit on a stormy or windy day as the waves that gather there can be many meters high.
Beaches
Bačva or "Barrel" Beach gets its name from a sea-eroded karstic formation along its western edge. Truly one of the island's greatest natural wonders, it has a cave-like shape which you can swim up to and explore. Someone even poured a concrete bath inside the cave along the lines of the ancient Roman seaside baths!
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Bačva Beach
Bačva or "Barrel" Beach gets its name from a sea-eroded karstic formation along its western edge. Truly one of the island's greatest natural wonders, it has a cave-like shape which you can swim up to and explore. Someone even poured a concrete bath inside the cave along the lines of the ancient Roman seaside baths!
Indisputably one of the top beaches of Korčula, Pupnatska Luka features a wide beach with a view to the island Lastovo beyond. There is plenty of parking for the beach which may, depending on the time of year, be paid by the hour.
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Pupnatska Luka
Indisputably one of the top beaches of Korčula, Pupnatska Luka features a wide beach with a view to the island Lastovo beyond. There is plenty of parking for the beach which may, depending on the time of year, be paid by the hour.
Vela Pržina is one of the only sandy beaches on the island of Korčula. As such, it is often crowded in the summer, but there is a parking lot nearby for beachgoers. There is also a restaurant there called Plaza Przina that serves seafood and drinks.
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Vela Przina Beach
LumbardaVela Pržina is one of the only sandy beaches on the island of Korčula. As such, it is often crowded in the summer, but there is a parking lot nearby for beachgoers. There is also a restaurant there called Plaza Przina that serves seafood and drinks.
Restaurants
Our beachside restaurant is a great place to catch a gourmet meal while soaking in the sun and views of Žrnovska Banja!
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La'Banya Restaurant
647 Žrnovska BanjaOur beachside restaurant is a great place to catch a gourmet meal while soaking in the sun and views of Žrnovska Banja!