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Private
accommodation
Chosen out of the private accommodation ... Destination: Island of Korcula, Vela
Luka - Gradina.
Arrival
in Croatia
Whether you arrive by plane, ferries, train, boat, or bus, travel in Croatia
is a breeze. Whether you arrive by plane, ferries, train, boat, or bus, travel
in Croatia is a breeze. For first-time visitors and backpackers travelling around
Europe, below is a guide to transportation and travel routes around the country.
For those of you ready to get Fresh in Korcula or Dubrovnik, scroll down the
page to our map section.
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Town Korcula
Korčula is an ancient fortified town on the protected east coast of the island
of Korčula, The walled old city, with streets arranged in a herringbone pattern
allowing free circulation of air but protecting against strong winds, is tightly
built on a promontory that guards the narrow sound between the island and the
mainland. Building outside the walls was forbidden until the 18th century, and
the wooden drawbridge was only replaced in 1863. World famous 13 cent figure
whose name is linked to a Korcula is Marco Polo.
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Besieged the towers and walls, which along with
geographic position, I emphasize the role statešku
town of Korcula, who observed from afar looks like the city - fortress.
Historical and cultural
features have always pridavale him the importance
of strong and the city of Korcula always been an administrative and religious
center of the
island, a series of specific features of Korcula
makes one of the historic Croatian towns. One of the particularities
of Korcula, by which it is
in the world today is recognized Moreska
tournament game in which black and white king,
Osman and Moro, fighting for the love of a girl
- Bule. As on hands, but the centuries provides
Korcula, with its urban harmony, houses, palaces,
squares, processions, Moreska, hospitable population,
interwoven and tumultuous history in which many
of Korcula ruled. Each of the town within the
municipality of Korcula rich variety of natural
and historical characteristics.
Korcula is linked to the mainland by a regular ferry service
that runs between Domince, just outside of Korčula
Town, and Orebić. There are numerous other local
ferry services including one linking Vela
Luka and Lastovo. The main Croatian ferry operator
Jadrolinija runs a service linking Korčula Town
with Rijeka, Split, Hvar, Mljet and Dubrovnik.
Ferry timetables for ferries
Ferry lines Croatia - CroMaps
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Island
of Korcula
Vela
Luka tour
Get to know the surroundings of Vela
Luka
Island of Hvar
Hvar
tour
Meet prefer the island of Hvar
Island of Brac
Brac
tour
Walk a virtual island of Brac
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