THINGS TO DO ON KORCULA ISLAND

Korcula Old Town is a ‘ Must-See’ for a A Day Trip

VISIT KORCULA OLD TOWN

Korcula Old town is a delightful relic, jutting out into the turquoise Adriatic, it really is a sight to be seen – spend the day wandering around it’s little winding streets, pottering around its many little art and jewellery shops, and have lunch a one of its many very pleasant restaurants – Of course, Korcula is the supposed birth place of Marco Polo and you can visit the house where he is supposed to have lived, and museum.
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There are Many Tracks Around Korcula Island Perfect For Cycling

CYCLINGKorcula Island is popular with cyclists of every level as it has a good selection of tracks that are ideal for cycling – lovely views and scenery, and meandering between the olive groves and vineyards, this is a lovely way to spend some quality family time and see the island from another perspective.All around the island including the villages of Lumbarda, Pupnat, Racisce, Cara and Zrnovo, there are tarmac’d tracks perfect for bikes.
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Explore the Underwater Environment Around Korcula Island

SCUBA DIVING

Scuba diving is a popular passtime on Korcula Island – there is a 2nd world war wreck which is worth asking about that can be dived and aside from that, it is an interesting environment not least because of its history and over the centuries and links to the Venetian empire – may artifacts have been found over the years…

Photo 2 – Diver in Croatia © Goran Ergovic, Croatian National Tourist Board

 
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Take your own Rod or Head Out with a Local Fisherman

FISHING

Fishing is a local way of life on Korcula and the Peljesac Peninsula, and you will see many little fishing and squid fishing boats out on the water – some fishermen are happy to take you out with them or it’s possible to book a fishing trip at a local tourist agency – or of course, you can find a quiet spot and fish with your own rod…
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This is a well known area for Windsurfing

WINDSURFING

The Peljesac Chanel between the Peljesac Peninsula and Korcula Island is a well known windsurfing area due to the deep water between the two and mistral breeze which picks up around noon each day – bliss for sunbathers but equally handy for kite and windsurfers alike – Why not give it a try in Korcula Bay or Viganj on the Peljesac Peninsula?
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The following Holiday Extras are provided on request by the owner of Villa Zavalia, Korcula Island, or 3rd party suppliers organised by the villa owner (Croatia Gems is not the Supplier)

VILLA ZAVALIA – CONCIERGE SERVICES

Please enquire if you would like to book any and we will pass on your request to the villa housekeeper, Renata – Please note – 3rd party supplier prices may change, so please use these as a guide.
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