What are the best things to do in Korčula?
Start with Pupnatska Luka Beach, Proizd Island, and Vela Spila Cave. This guide maps 40 curated places in Korčula, including sights, activities, food and shopping.
Photo: Andrea Musi / CC BY 2.0
Your complete guide to Korčula: the landmarks worth your time, the food locals love, the quiet corners most visitors miss, plus what's on while you're here. Discover it all in the CroVenture app.
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Korčula travel questions, answered
Quick answers based on 40 curated places.
Where can I find hidden gems in Korčula?
The guide currently includes 8 hidden gems in Korčula. Start with Pupnatska Luka Beach, Proizd Island, and Vela Spila Cave and use the city sections to see each place alongside nearby sights and routes.
How should I plan a day in Korčula?
Use the category sections to combine nearby sights, activities and places to eat. All 40 curated places are grouped so you can build a plan that fits your interests.
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Hidden gems in Korčula
Legendary
Activity
Pupnatska Luka Beach
A sheltered cove on Korčula's coast, framed by pine-covered slopes.
Photo: Andrea Musi / CC BY 2.0
Legendary
Sight
Vela Spila Cave
A wide cave opening in the hillside above Vela Luka.
Photo: d.graso / CC BY 3.0
Legendary
Sight
Korčula Old Town
A walled peninsula laid out in a herringbone fishbone street plan.
Photo: lienyuan lee / CC BY 3.0
Places
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Sights
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Sights
18 Legendary
Sight
Vela Spila Cave
A wide cave opening in the hillside above Vela Luka.
Photo: d.graso / CC BY 3.0
Legendary
Sight
Korčula Old Town
A walled peninsula laid out in a herringbone fishbone street plan.
Photo: lienyuan lee / CC BY 3.0
Hidden gem
Sight
Samostan Gospe od Anđela
A monastery near Korčula, a quiet place of spiritual and cultural heritage.
Photo: Añtó| Àntó (talk) 10:13, 25 February 2009 (UTC) / Public domain
Hidden gem
Sight
Tvrđava sv. Vlaha
A historic fortified site near Korčula, a witness to the area's turbulent past.
Photo: Jakovbrcic1 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Sight
Korčula Town Museum
A small museum tucked into the stone streets of Korčula's old town.
Photo: rene boulay / CC BY-SA 3.0
Sight
Zakerjan Tower
A stone tower marking a corner of Korčula's old town walls.
Photo: lienyuan lee / CC BY 3.0
Plus 12 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Pomorski muzej Orebić
- Galerija Maksimilijana Vanke
- All Saints Church
- Žrnovo Village
- Blato Old Town
- Blato Lime Tree Avenue
- Smokvica Village
- St Mark's Cathedral
- Town Walls and Towers
- Land Gate and Veliki Revelin Tower
- Račišće Village
- Marco Polo House
Activities
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Activities
18 Legendary
Activity
Pupnatska Luka Beach
A sheltered cove on Korčula's coast, framed by pine-covered slopes.
Photo: Andrea Musi / CC BY 2.0
Activity
Moreška Sword Dance
A centuries-old sword dance of rival kings and a captive bride.
Photo: Pzmn / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Žitna Beach
A relaxed beach on Korčula, easy to reach and easy to settle into.
Photo: Kris Sliver / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Vrnik Island
A tiny island a short boat ride from Korčula, quiet enough for a swim away from the crowds.
Photo: Anto (talk) 10:28, 14 August 2009 (UTC) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Stupe Island
A small island near Korčula, a favourite stop for a boat trip and a swim.
Photo: Andrzej Woliński / CC BY-SA 3.0
Activity
Badija Island
A pine-clad islet with a Franciscan monastery and free-roaming deer.
Photo: Anto / CC BY-SA 3.0
Plus 12 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Proizd Island
- Bačva Beach
- Vaja Bay
- Škoji Archipelago
- Bilin Žal Beach, Lumbarda
- ACI Marina Korčula
- Korčula Ferry Port
- Vela Pržina Beach
- Vela Luka Waterfront
- Brna Bay
- Istruga Beach
- Hum Peak above Vela Luka
Shopping
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Shopping
4Plus 4 more, unlocked as you explore in the CroVenture app.
- Korčula Town Market
- Korčula Fish Market
- Lumbarda Market
- Vela Luka Market
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