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Korcula is a town on the island of the same name.
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Korcula is a town and port on the north-eastern coast of the island of Korcula, situated on a small peninsula. Korcula has 3232 inhabitants.
The surrounding coastal area is covered with pine forests. East of the port is a small group of islets.
Economy is based on farming, growing of vines, olives and fruit, fishing, shipbuilding, stone processing, tourism and nautical tourism.
The regional road connects the town of Korcula with all major places on the island.
Visitor opportunities of the island of Korcula include various types of accommodation - hotels, apartments, campsites, marina; sports and recreational facilities, especially interesting are water sports; organized excursions and a rich cultural life and entertainment programs.
Korcula - Beaches:
Beach Banje is an old Korcula Town beach right in the center of Korcula Town, close to Hotel Marco Polo and Hotels Park as well as to a local swimming and water polo club ' KPK'.
This popular pebble beach is very busy in the summer time, crowded with tourists from town and nearby hotels as well as locals.
There are numerous cafes and restaurants close by, so one can have some refreshment without need to get fully dressed again. This beach is very good for children if you are based in the town of Korcula.
Korcula - Accommodation:
The town of Korcula offers a large number of private accommodation. Apart from private accommodation, Korcula also offers a 3 star camp, Camp Kalac, as well as, the following hotels:
- Hotel Korcula (3 star)
- Hotel Marko Polo (3 star)
- Hotel Liburnija (3 star)
- Hotel Park (2 star)
- Hotel Bon Repos (2 star)
and Apartment Settlement Bon Repos (3 star)
Korcula - Marina:
The port consists of the western and the eastern part. Korcula Marina is located in a cove on the eastern side of the town. Korcula has regular ferry lines with the mainland (Korcula - Orebic). Korcula ACI Marina has 220 berths in the sea and 100 places on the ground.
Korcula - Sports and Recreation:
Korcula has numerous tennis courts. Windsurfing and yachting equipment may be rented. Interesting excursions are one-day or longer sailing or yachting tours and diving expeditions led by professional divers.
Korcula - Events:
Visitor opportunities of the island of Korcula include various types of accommodation - hotels, apartments, campsites, marina; sports and recreational facilities, especially interesting are water sports; organized excursions and a rich cultural life and entertainment programs.
Cultural events of "Moreska" and "Kumpanija" have become world-famous. Gastronomic offer includes famous fish specialities and exquisite, top-class local wines (Posip, Rukatac, Grk, Plavac), due to which Korcula is also called "the island of wines". The local cuisine is also famous for traditional cakes and sweets, such as "cukarini", "krostule" and "prikle".
The most important cultural event is the traditional chivalrous game called "Moreska". It has been performed in Korcula since the 15th century and is of Spanish origin. It is a battle between the army of the White King and the army of the Black King, who fight for the princess abducted by the Black King. After a fierce fight with swords, in seven battle figures and a dramatic dialogue, the White King defeats the Black King and sets the princess free. The fight is accompanied by a battle march performed by a brass band. Moreska is performed every year on the 29th of July, together with the celebration of St. Todor, but also on several occasions during the tourist season.
Other traditional feasts in Korcula include the carnival, which starts on the Epiphany, and the Holy Week, with the procession of guilds - especially impressive is the procession on Good Friday.
Other religious feasts are the day of Sts. Peter and Paul (29th of June) with bonfires, the festivities of the Assumption of Our Lady (15th of August) and the feast of St. Martin, with baptizing of young wine (in November).
Many cultural and sports events take place during the summer months: music festivals, theatre and folk music performances, sports contests, yachting regattas, etc.
Korcula - History:
The town of Korcula, the historical centre of the island, has a very nice location in the Peljesac Channel. It is also known for its outstanding cultural and historical heritage and a long tradition in seafaring, shipbuilding and stone-masonry. It is the birthplace of the adventurer and traveller Marco Polo.
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