Since I was knee-high to a grasshopper I have always been fascinated by wildlife. Since moving from England to Korcula I have encountered many wonderful animals and creatures I had previously only ever seen on Attenborough –like programmes! Although my new habitat is no Amazon Jungle or …
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The Best Time to Visit Korcula Island
If you are in the early stages of planning your holiday to the island, you may be thinking about when is the best time to visit Korcula. Of course, you can visit Korcula Island at any time of the year. However, there are times of the …
Smokvica Village – Where to Stay & Things To Do
About Smokvica Village Inhabited since Greek and Roman times, the Smokvica village sits in the centre of Korcula Island with houses dotted up and down the hill-side. Fertile vineyards lay at the base of the village growing the delicious local white wine Posip. Olive trees also grow in …
Zrnovo Village – Where to Stay & Things to Do
About Zrnovo Village Zrnovo village is set in the rural hills 3km inland from Korcula old town. The four rustic hamlets that make up Zrnovo sprawl amongst the green hillsides, randomly dotted by red-roofed houses and quaint old churches. It is one of the oldest …
Racisce Village – Where to Stay & Things to Do
About Racisce Village Racisce village, actually written Račišće in Croatian, is located on the north coast of Korcula Island. It is situated in a deep, well-protected bay with houses dotted around and with fertile rolling hills as a backdrop. Racisce is one of the newest settlements on Korcula Island. It …
8 Stories and Legends from Korcula Island
There are many stories and legends from Korcula, which live on in the memories of the islanders. In every society, story-telling is an integral part of the culture. Not only are the stories we tell to each a form of entertainment, but an important way to …
Photo Memories of Korcula 2019
Here’s a quick glimpse of our life on Korcula through my phone camera. Whilst it only tells a minuscule amount about our 2019, I hope it inspires you to come to this beautiful part of the world we have called home since 2010. Enjoy our …
Beautiful Bays on Korcula Island
Dotted around the coast of Korcula Island are a number of small bays. As well as being beautiful beach locations, they are also idyllic places to stay with many providing holiday accommodation. Which Bays on Korcula can you Stay in? Staying in a bay on …
Korcula Travel FAQs [Update 2023]
Below we have answered some of the most popular questions people ask us about travelling to/from or around Korcula. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information for every transport question so please read the information below and check the relevant public transport websites for …
Best Beaches on Korcula Island
Korcula is blessed with many beautiful secluded bays, pebble beaches and clear blue sea, providing plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel. Where can you swim on Korcula? In short answer, you can swim anywhere you see the sea! The water clarity is fantastic, so …