Discover the best things to do in Korcula, an island just off the coast of Croatia. This guide covers attractions, places to eat, stay, and explore during your time in Croatia. Learn about its history, beaches, and how to plan a day trip from Dubrovnik.
Approached from the sea, Korčula Town looks much as it has done for centuries. A huddle of terracotta rooftops and a proud Gothic-Renaissance bell-tower rise from a tiny peninsular, protected by medieval fortifications, complete with sturdy towers. Closer inspections reveals stone alleys filled with open-air restaurants and cafes, candle-lit by night. Behind town, the island is a pastoral idyll of pinewoods, vineyards and olive groves, dotted with sleepy rural villages and little churches rimmed by cypresses. Along the rocky coast, you ll find sheltered coves where yachts drop anchor, and fine pebble beaches, where you might swim and snooze on summer afternoons.