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    Korčula

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    Korčula

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    Korčula is an island in South Dalmatia, its main town lying on a small peninsula, surrounded by walls and towers. In summer, the historical sword dance Moreška is performed there.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Korčula is an island in South Dalmatia, its main town lying on a small peninsula, surrounded by walls and towers. In summer, the historical sword dance Moreška is performed there.

    Sights in Korčula

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    Old Town of Korčula

    1Old Town of Korčula

    The Old Town lies on a small peninsula, ringed by walls; of its twelve towers, seven remain. At the highest point stands St. Mark's Cathedral, constructed 1301-1806.
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    Restaurants in Korčula

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    LD Restaurant

    Restaurant in the Lešić Dimitri Palace in the Old Town, with a Michelin star since 2020 (also in the 2026 Guide).
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    Restaurant Filippi

    Restaurant in the Old Town, recommended in the Michelin Guide.
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    Konoba Mate

    Konoba in the island village of Pupnat, awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2026; since 2022, it also holds a Green Star for sustainability.
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    Food and Drink

    Korčula is a wine island with its own grape varieties.

    Pošip

    Golden-yellow, rich white wine from the island interior around Čara and Smokvica.

    Grk

    Dry white wine from the sandy soils at Lumbarda, with a slightly bitter finish.

    Žrnovski makaruni

    Handmade pasta from the village Žrnovo, served with meat or fish sauce.

    Moreška and Walls

    The Moreška is a medieval sword dance traditionally performed on July 29th. During the season, there are regular evening performances. Of the original twelve towers of the city walls, seven still stand. St. Mark's Cathedral was built from 1301 to 1806 at the highest point of the peninsula.

    Travel

    From the ferry port of Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula, a car ferry operates to Dominče near Korčula. During the season, a catamaran connects Korčula with Dubrovnik via Mljet, as well as with Hvar and Split.

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    Nearby

    Mljet National Park

    Mljet National Park

    Mljet National Park protects a part of Mljet Island northwest of Dubrovnik. At its heart are two saltwater lakes, the Great Lake and the Small Lake, and the monastery island of Sveta Marija in the Great Lake.
    Makarska

    Makarska

    Makarska is the main town of the Makarska Riviera, a roughly 60-kilometer long coastal strip between Brela and Gradac beneath the Biokovo Mountains. Pebble beaches, a long promenade, and the Skywalk high above the coast attract many beachgoers in summer.
    Dalmatia S.

    Dalmatia S.

    South Dalmatia is the southernmost part of Croatia, featuring Dubrovnik, Korčula Island, the Pelješac Peninsula, and Mljet National Park. Since 2022, the Pelješac Bridge has directly connected the region with the rest of the country.
    Ston and Pelješac

    Ston and Pelješac

    Ston is located on the isthmus to the Pelješac peninsula northwest of Dubrovnik. The Walls of Ston once protected the salt pans of the Republic of Ragusa and stretch over the hill to Mali Ston, where oysters are cultivated in the bay.

    Brač is an island off Split and can be reached from there by ferry in approximately 50 minutes. It is best known for Zlatni Rat near Bol, a pebble spit that extends far into the sea and changes its shape depending on the wind and currents.

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