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It is said that the Prince Anthenor of Troy founded Korčula back in the 13th century. Back then it had a different name, „Korkyra Melania” because of its dense black forests. Having endured horrible bombings in the Second World War, Korčula has been on the rise ever since. Today, it is known for its fresh seafood, beautiful heritage, and beaming tourism, making this stone masonry town perfect for tourists. One of the most famous travellers ever, Marco Polo, was even born here!
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Korčula
It is said that the Prince Anthenor of Troy founded Korčula back in the 13th century. Back then it had a different name, „Korkyra Melania” because of its dense black forests. Having endured horrible bombings in the Second World War, Korčula has been on the rise ever since. Today, it is known for its fresh seafood, beautiful heritage, and beaming tourism, making this stone masonry town perfect for tourists. One of the most famous travellers ever, Marco Polo, was even born here!
Vela Luka is located on in the West of Korčula, in a 9 kilometer bay. It is a small place on the island of Korčula surrounded by picturesque islets, deep coves and steep cliffs of rocks. It is a peaceful Adriatic town, and the locals focus mostly on fishing, agriculture, and of course, tourism. While in Vela Luka, be sure to visit Vela Spila, one of the most important prehistoric archaeological localities in Europe, where You can feel like Indiana Jones discovering this mesmerising cave.
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Vela Luka
Vela Luka is located on in the West of Korčula, in a 9 kilometer bay. It is a small place on the island of Korčula surrounded by picturesque islets, deep coves and steep cliffs of rocks. It is a peaceful Adriatic town, and the locals focus mostly on fishing, agriculture, and of course, tourism. While in Vela Luka, be sure to visit Vela Spila, one of the most important prehistoric archaeological localities in Europe, where You can feel like Indiana Jones discovering this mesmerising cave.
Since Korčula has long been under the Italian influence, the Korčula town is also known as “Curzola”. It is a fortified city, and is surrounded by stone walls in order to protect the city of Korčula from strong wind. In the 18th century wandering outside the city walls was strictly forbidden, but now, many tourists and locals enjoy exploring Korčula passing through its narrow streets, aslo known as the “Street of Thoughts”.
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Korcula Old Town
Since Korčula has long been under the Italian influence, the Korčula town is also known as “Curzola”. It is a fortified city, and is surrounded by stone walls in order to protect the city of Korčula from strong wind. In the 18th century wandering outside the city walls was strictly forbidden, but now, many tourists and locals enjoy exploring Korčula passing through its narrow streets, aslo known as the “Street of Thoughts”.
The Badija island is the biggest island located in the Korčula archipelago. Even though very small, it is filled with picturesque pebble beaches and crystal-clear blue sea perfect for swimming or snorkelling.
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Badija
The Badija island is the biggest island located in the Korčula archipelago. Even though very small, it is filled with picturesque pebble beaches and crystal-clear blue sea perfect for swimming or snorkelling.
Called “The pearl of Vela Luka”, this small island has a variety of beautiful beaches perfect for everyone. Whether You want to enjoy the beautiful nature, have fun with Your children, or visit a nudist beach, this islet has it all!
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Called “The pearl of Vela Luka”, this small island has a variety of beautiful beaches perfect for everyone. Whether You want to enjoy the beautiful nature, have fun with Your children, or visit a nudist beach, this islet has it all!
This small village in the island of Korčula got its name from a near-by field which was flooded on regular basis, and today the name “Blato” translates to “Mud”. Despite its not so welcoming name, the village is filled with interesting things to do and visit, with churches dating back almost to the 6th century!
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Blato
This small village in the island of Korčula got its name from a near-by field which was flooded on regular basis, and today the name “Blato” translates to “Mud”. Despite its not so welcoming name, the village is filled with interesting things to do and visit, with churches dating back almost to the 6th century!
Located in the part of Korčula called Lumbarda, the Vela Przina beach is a tourist favourite. This sandy beach has an amazing view all the way to the island of Lastovo.
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Vela Przina Beach
LumbardaLocated in the part of Korčula called Lumbarda, the Vela Przina beach is a tourist favourite. This sandy beach has an amazing view all the way to the island of Lastovo.
Marco Polo was a world-famous traveller and merchant, and contrary to the popular belief, the was born right here in Croatia, on the island of Korčula! Explore his birth house, and You will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Korčula Old Town’s roofs!
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Marco Polo Museum
24 Ul. Plokata 19. travnja 1921.Marco Polo was a world-famous traveller and merchant, and contrary to the popular belief, the was born right here in Croatia, on the island of Korčula! Explore his birth house, and You will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Korčula Old Town’s roofs!
The contemporary restaurant serves the finest local and fresh products and has a variety of local Croatian recipes serving seafood, cooked meals and native Croatian wine while overlooking the Adriatic sea.
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Lešić Dimitri Palace
1 Ul. Don. Pavla PošeThe contemporary restaurant serves the finest local and fresh products and has a variety of local Croatian recipes serving seafood, cooked meals and native Croatian wine while overlooking the Adriatic sea.
This family-run, traditional restaurant is one of the most famous in Korčula. It is hearty, friendly, and hasn’t changed since 1974, making sure their dishes are always fresh and according to the oldest Croatian recipes.
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Konoba Adio Mare
2 Ulica Marka PolaThis family-run, traditional restaurant is one of the most famous in Korčula. It is hearty, friendly, and hasn’t changed since 1974, making sure their dishes are always fresh and according to the oldest Croatian recipes.
Kiwi Ice Cream shop is perfect for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Be sure to visit it if You want to try some new ice-cream flavours and experience a true rhapsody of flavours!
Slastičarna Kiwi
Kiwi Ice Cream shop is perfect for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Be sure to visit it if You want to try some new ice-cream flavours and experience a true rhapsody of flavours!
Located in the bay of Luka Korčulanska, this peaceful camp site offers range of activities, from sailing, diving or wind-surf lessons a tennis course is also available, as well as a children’s playground. Pets are allowed.
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Port 9 Camping
19 Dubrovačka cestaLocated in the bay of Luka Korčulanska, this peaceful camp site offers range of activities, from sailing, diving or wind-surf lessons a tennis course is also available, as well as a children’s playground. Pets are allowed.
Situated just 5km from Vela Luka, this camp site has a variety of beautiful beaches nearby as well as a tennis court and a bowling field guests can use free of charge! You can also engage in activities such as cycling, jogging and other outdoor activities.
Mindel Camp
192 StaniSituated just 5km from Vela Luka, this camp site has a variety of beautiful beaches nearby as well as a tennis court and a bowling field guests can use free of charge! You can also engage in activities such as cycling, jogging and other outdoor activities.
Being the second largest peninsula in Croatia, the Pelješac peninsula is known for its salt pans, which many of the residents depended on for centuries, including the Republic of Ragusa. The locals enjoy calling Pelješac “nature in its primeval form”. The locals follow their old tradition, and still today work in the agriculture field, fishing, growing olives and producing olive oil.
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Pelješac
Being the second largest peninsula in Croatia, the Pelješac peninsula is known for its salt pans, which many of the residents depended on for centuries, including the Republic of Ragusa. The locals enjoy calling Pelješac “nature in its primeval form”. The locals follow their old tradition, and still today work in the agriculture field, fishing, growing olives and producing olive oil.
This former military fort of the Republic of Ragusa is located just where the Pelješac peninsula meets land and is most famous as a salt-producing town, and for its stone wall going through the entire city. The stone wall is the second largest stone wall in all of Europe!
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Ston
This former military fort of the Republic of Ragusa is located just where the Pelješac peninsula meets land and is most famous as a salt-producing town, and for its stone wall going through the entire city. The stone wall is the second largest stone wall in all of Europe!
This old nautical town found its home on the Pelješac peninsula. It was named after a family who restored the castle in the 16th century. The numerous vineyards and olive groves give this little town a special charm.
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Orebić
This old nautical town found its home on the Pelješac peninsula. It was named after a family who restored the castle in the 16th century. The numerous vineyards and olive groves give this little town a special charm.
The village of Viganj, located in a large cove, is a small harbour whose first settlements date back to the ancient periods. It is also one of the most popular windsurfing destinations in Croatia.
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Viganj
The village of Viganj, located in a large cove, is a small harbour whose first settlements date back to the ancient periods. It is also one of the most popular windsurfing destinations in Croatia.
This small, fishermen settlement is beaming with nature diversity, from hanging rocks to beautiful sights of pine woods and the crystal-clear, blue Adriatic sea. It is said, that one of the most beautiful pebble beaches on the Adriatic coast is located right here in Žuljana.
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Žuljana
This small, fishermen settlement is beaming with nature diversity, from hanging rocks to beautiful sights of pine woods and the crystal-clear, blue Adriatic sea. It is said, that one of the most beautiful pebble beaches on the Adriatic coast is located right here in Žuljana.
This mountain located on Pelješac is very famous amongst climbers and hikers and is a known tourist spot for trekking and outdoor activities.
Sveti Ilija
This mountain located on Pelješac is very famous amongst climbers and hikers and is a known tourist spot for trekking and outdoor activities.
This small village is widely known as “the village of ghosts” thanks to its low residents count, and its name comes from an interesting tale about three brothers…
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Nakovanj, Orebić
This small village is widely known as “the village of ghosts” thanks to its low residents count, and its name comes from an interesting tale about three brothers…
Overseeing the beautiful Adriatic sea, try some local Croatian seafood dishes with produce fresh from the sea!
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6 KrajOverseeing the beautiful Adriatic sea, try some local Croatian seafood dishes with produce fresh from the sea!
This tavern offers fresh dishes made from traditional recipes and natural ingredients.
Luka's Taverna Kobaš
This tavern offers fresh dishes made from traditional recipes and natural ingredients.
Located just 2km from Orebić, this camping site is located just by the beach and provides beautiful sea-side views. It is equipped with a souvenir shop and a large supermarket within a 100-meter radius of the camp.
Nevio Camping
15 DubravicaLocated just 2km from Orebić, this camping site is located just by the beach and provides beautiful sea-side views. It is equipped with a souvenir shop and a large supermarket within a 100-meter radius of the camp.
Surrounded by 600 meters of pebble beach, this peaceful camp is located on Pelješac peninsula and is completely secluded by the dense Mediterranean forest.
Camping Perna
66 KućišteSurrounded by 600 meters of pebble beach, this peaceful camp is located on Pelješac peninsula and is completely secluded by the dense Mediterranean forest.
Located just under the mountain of St. Elijah, camp “Lavanda” offers mesmerising views of the Adriatic sea and a short walk to the city of Orebić as well as a playground for children to play on!
Camp Lavanda
34 DubravicaLocated just under the mountain of St. Elijah, camp “Lavanda” offers mesmerising views of the Adriatic sea and a short walk to the city of Orebić as well as a playground for children to play on!
Mali Ston’s larger sister, Ston, is located just one kilometre north of the Mali Ston, and the two are linked by the famous walls of Ston. Mali Ston is widely famous for its cuisine, primarily seafood, and is recommended to anyone to have some sea shells here.
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Mali Ston
Mali Ston’s larger sister, Ston, is located just one kilometre north of the Mali Ston, and the two are linked by the famous walls of Ston. Mali Ston is widely famous for its cuisine, primarily seafood, and is recommended to anyone to have some sea shells here.
Built in 1333 as a part of the Republic of Dubrovnik, the main goal of the Ston Walls was to protect the Pelješac peninsula. The Stone Walls are 7000 metres long, and it is often said they are the smaller version of the Great Wall of China.
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Ston Walls Entrance
Built in 1333 as a part of the Republic of Dubrovnik, the main goal of the Ston Walls was to protect the Pelješac peninsula. The Stone Walls are 7000 metres long, and it is often said they are the smaller version of the Great Wall of China.
Thanks to its geographical position, Ston is rich natural sources, most important being salt. The Ston salt works date back to the Roman Empire and they are the oldest salt works in Europe, as well as the largest preserved slat works in the history of the Mediterranean.
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Thanks to its geographical position, Ston is rich natural sources, most important being salt. The Ston salt works date back to the Roman Empire and they are the oldest salt works in Europe, as well as the largest preserved slat works in the history of the Mediterranean.
Opened 33 years ago, Restaurant “Kapetanova Kuća”, or in English “Captain’s House”, is located just by the sea and offers only the freshest and most delicious Croatian specialities and seafood.
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Kapetanova kuća
Opened 33 years ago, Restaurant “Kapetanova Kuća”, or in English “Captain’s House”, is located just by the sea and offers only the freshest and most delicious Croatian specialities and seafood.
In this lovely tavern, you will have the opportunity to try some of Croatia’s specialities and seafood such as delicious mussels, and some of the finest Croatian wine.
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KONOBA BAKUS
5 StonIn this lovely tavern, you will have the opportunity to try some of Croatia’s specialities and seafood such as delicious mussels, and some of the finest Croatian wine.
In this Oyster & Sushi Bar, located in a medieval salt storage, you can try traditional Dalmatian cuisine. The Name “Bota” comes form the Dubrovnik word for a ceiling with many arches on it.
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Bota Šare restaurant - Mali Ston
In this Oyster & Sushi Bar, located in a medieval salt storage, you can try traditional Dalmatian cuisine. The Name “Bota” comes form the Dubrovnik word for a ceiling with many arches on it.
Only 50km form the historical Dubrovnik, camp Prapratno is located in Prapratno bay. You can bring your pet with you to enjoy the beautiful pebble beach which is easily located from the camp, and it also offers a range of other activities to do, and you will surely not be bored while here.
Camping Prapratno
Only 50km form the historical Dubrovnik, camp Prapratno is located in Prapratno bay. You can bring your pet with you to enjoy the beautiful pebble beach which is easily located from the camp, and it also offers a range of other activities to do, and you will surely not be bored while here.
This little camp on the sunny side of the peninsula offers a range of activities from snorkelling to caves worth exploring.
Campingplatz Vucine
This little camp on the sunny side of the peninsula offers a range of activities from snorkelling to caves worth exploring.
This museum-city is on of the greatest examples of a relationship between modern and historical. The main attraction of this magnificent city is its walls, 1940 metres long, which circumnavigate the entire city! But, don’t worry, the museum-city is filled with history and amazing nature views and the blue Adriatic Sea.
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Dubrovnik
This museum-city is on of the greatest examples of a relationship between modern and historical. The main attraction of this magnificent city is its walls, 1940 metres long, which circumnavigate the entire city! But, don’t worry, the museum-city is filled with history and amazing nature views and the blue Adriatic Sea.
This small island just 600 metres off the coast of Dubrovnik is teaming with wildlife and plants which make it look like a little jungle, but also offers shade during the hot summer days. A mesmerising botanical garden and the Fort Royal Castle built by the French, reside on the island.
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Lokrum
This small island just 600 metres off the coast of Dubrovnik is teaming with wildlife and plants which make it look like a little jungle, but also offers shade during the hot summer days. A mesmerising botanical garden and the Fort Royal Castle built by the French, reside on the island.
This small district near Dubrovnik is mostly known for Trsteno Arboretum, the oldest arboretum in these parts of Europe. The legend says that it was established by the family Gozze as early as the 15th century. See for Your self the various plant species growing here that had been brought back from different parts of the world.
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Trsteno
20 PotokThis small district near Dubrovnik is mostly known for Trsteno Arboretum, the oldest arboretum in these parts of Europe. The legend says that it was established by the family Gozze as early as the 15th century. See for Your self the various plant species growing here that had been brought back from different parts of the world.
This little archipelago of islands is very famous for its green vegetation and beautiful beaches attracting many tourists every year. The name comes from the Old Greeks, who are believed to be the first inhabitants of these islands.
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Elaphiti Islands
This little archipelago of islands is very famous for its green vegetation and beautiful beaches attracting many tourists every year. The name comes from the Old Greeks, who are believed to be the first inhabitants of these islands.
Srđ is Dubrovnik’s most famous mountain. It is known as an excellent viewpoint for tourists and from the top You are able to see the walls of Dubrovnik. On the top, a large stone cross is located, as well as Fort Imperial, built by the French in 1810.
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Srđ
Srđ is Dubrovnik’s most famous mountain. It is known as an excellent viewpoint for tourists and from the top You are able to see the walls of Dubrovnik. On the top, a large stone cross is located, as well as Fort Imperial, built by the French in 1810.
This little camp on the sunny side of the peninsula offers a range of activities from snorkelling to caves worth exploring.
Campingplatz Vucine
This little camp on the sunny side of the peninsula offers a range of activities from snorkelling to caves worth exploring.
Stradun, or as locals call it “Placa”, is a limestone-paved main street in Dubrovnik which runs through the most beautiful and historic part of Dubrovnik, Old Town, which is surrounded by the walls of Dubrovnik. It formerly served as a channel which parted the Ragusa Republic from the forest settlement of Dubrava, and now it is a favourite place to all the visitors of Dubrovnik.
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Stradun
Stradun, or as locals call it “Placa”, is a limestone-paved main street in Dubrovnik which runs through the most beautiful and historic part of Dubrovnik, Old Town, which is surrounded by the walls of Dubrovnik. It formerly served as a channel which parted the Ragusa Republic from the forest settlement of Dubrava, and now it is a favourite place to all the visitors of Dubrovnik.
The Rector’s Palace used to serve as the seat of the Rector of The Republic of Ragusa until the 19th century. Built in the Gothic style with Renaissance and Baroque elements, it is gladly visited by tourists.
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Rector's Palace
3 Ul. Pred DvoromThe Rector’s Palace used to serve as the seat of the Rector of The Republic of Ragusa until the 19th century. Built in the Gothic style with Renaissance and Baroque elements, it is gladly visited by tourists.
St. Vlaho is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik, and the church was built 1715, due to Vlaho’s contributions to the salvation of Dubrovnik. It was built by an Italian architect Marino Gropelli, and serves as a reminder of the legend of St. Vlaho.
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Church of Saint Blaise
2 Luža ul.St. Vlaho is the patron saint of the city of Dubrovnik, and the church was built 1715, due to Vlaho’s contributions to the salvation of Dubrovnik. It was built by an Italian architect Marino Gropelli, and serves as a reminder of the legend of St. Vlaho.
The Palace of Sponza is also known as Divona. Its name comes from the Latin word “spongia”, which marked a place where rainwater was collected. The Palace of Sponza had many crucial roles for the city of Dubrovnik, some of which are: ban, school, treasury and many more.
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Sponza Palace
2 StradunThe Palace of Sponza is also known as Divona. Its name comes from the Latin word “spongia”, which marked a place where rainwater was collected. The Palace of Sponza had many crucial roles for the city of Dubrovnik, some of which are: ban, school, treasury and many more.
Located just in front of the Church of St. Vlaho, Orlando’s Column is the oldest public sculpture in Dubrovnik. Made out of stone, Orlando’s column talks about the legend of Roland who helped battle the Saracens in the 8th century.
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Orlando Column
Located just in front of the Church of St. Vlaho, Orlando’s Column is the oldest public sculpture in Dubrovnik. Made out of stone, Orlando’s column talks about the legend of Roland who helped battle the Saracens in the 8th century.
This unique restaurant used to be an old maritime school, but has been transformed into a beautiful restaurant featuring live piano and the freshest seafood and other local recipes. It is also the 6th most romantic restaurant in the world.
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Nautika
3 Brsalje ul.This unique restaurant used to be an old maritime school, but has been transformed into a beautiful restaurant featuring live piano and the freshest seafood and other local recipes. It is also the 6th most romantic restaurant in the world.
“Nishta” comes from Sanakrit, describing the feeling leading up to Nirvana. In this peaceful restaurant, you can try only the best vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.
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Nishta
bb Prijeko ulica“Nishta” comes from Sanakrit, describing the feeling leading up to Nirvana. In this peaceful restaurant, you can try only the best vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.
Located on a UNESCO heritage site, the 360 Restaurant has an amazing terrace with a magnificent view on the fortress of St. John. They serve only the best Dubrovnik & Mediterranean cuisine inspired by French cooking techniques.
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Restaurant 360
bb Ul. Svetog DominikaLocated on a UNESCO heritage site, the 360 Restaurant has an amazing terrace with a magnificent view on the fortress of St. John. They serve only the best Dubrovnik & Mediterranean cuisine inspired by French cooking techniques.
Located on the small peninsula of Babin Kuk, it is just a 10-minute ride from the centre of Dubrovnik. The camp offers many sports facilities, as well as an outdoor and children’s pool, but also a beautiful beach just 5 minutes away.
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Solitudo Sunny Camping by Valamar
60 Ul. Vatroslava LisinskogLocated on the small peninsula of Babin Kuk, it is just a 10-minute ride from the centre of Dubrovnik. The camp offers many sports facilities, as well as an outdoor and children’s pool, but also a beautiful beach just 5 minutes away.
Located 11km from Dubrovnik, this camp site is surrounded by olive trees which make shades for those hot summer days. Two beaches and a small port are just a brisk 3-minute walk away.
Camp Pod Maslinom
Donja BandaLocated 11km from Dubrovnik, this camp site is surrounded by olive trees which make shades for those hot summer days. Two beaches and a small port are just a brisk 3-minute walk away.