The unique gift of the nature was given to the southern part of the Adriatic sea - the island of Korcula. Korcula's main natural features are well-indented coast with countless bays and picturesque islets. The landscape of Korcula is very rich with green vegetation of Mediterranean plants. The island of Korcula is also covered with stone terraces mostly on its west side.
The island of Korcula is connected with the biggest Dalmatian centre Split by ferries leaving from Vela Luka. The eastern side of the island is connected with Dubrovnik and the Peljesac peninsula also by ferries, but leaving from the town of Korcula. There is also a ferry line from Korcula to Drvenik in Makarska area and a few international ferry lines.
Bigger places on the island of Korcula are Blato, Vela Luka and Korcula, which are well known tourist destinations, as well. There are also other interesting places in the middle part of Korcula: Smokvica with the bay of Brna, Cara and the bay of Zavalatica, Pupnat with two magnificent coves, Pupnatska Luka and Bacva and Zrnovo with its picturesque bays Vale defora.
The best apartment choice is in the coastal places Prizba, Prigradica, Brna, Zavalatica, Lumbarda and Karbuni.
Vela Luka is a port but also the well known tourist place. Interesting position at the end of the island surrounded with many nice bays makes it special. You can take a restful evening walk or visit some good restaurant, coffee bar or a discotheque in Vela Luka.
