Korčula Island

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Banje Beach is pebble / shingle beach, situated in Borak area in Korcula Town. This is the oldest beach in the town, very busy in the summertime, crowded with tourists as well as locals.

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Overview

Rich in vineyards, olive groves and small villages, and harbouring a glorious old town, the island of Korčula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island, stretching nearly 47km in length. Dense pine forests led the original Greek settlers to call the island Korkyra Melaina (Black Corfu). Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and more pebbly.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

St Mark’s Cathedral

Korčula Island

Dominating the little square at Korčula's heart is this magnificent 15th-century cathedral, built from Korčula limestone in a Gothic-Renaissance style by…

City Defences

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Korčula’s towers and remaining city walls look particularly striking when approached from the sea, their presence warning pirates the town would be no…

Vela Spila

Korčula Island

Spacious enough to make cave-dwelling seem like a viable accommodation option, this large domed cavern, high on a cliff above the harbour, has been…

Icon Museum

Korčula Island

This modest museum has a collection of interesting Byzantine icons, painted on gilded wood, and 17th- and 18th-century ritual objects. The real highlight…

St Mark's Abbey Treasury

Korčula Island

The 14th-century Abbey Palace houses an important collection of icons and Dalmatian religious art. The most outstanding work is the 1431 polyptych of The…

Proizd

Korčula Island

For a total veg-out at the beach, nothing beats the island of Proizd at Korčula's northwestern tip. There's not much here but a single summertime…

Korčula Town Museum

Korčula Island

Occupying the 16th-century Gabriellis Palace, this museum traces the history and culture of Korčula throughout the ages. Displays cover stonemasonry,…