Destination on Korcula and Peljesac - Description, events, accommodationCheck out our destination list and fin more about places on Korcula island and Peljesac peninsula. Every destination description has private accommodation list (full apartments or room listing) and events list (if any even are going or alreday took place). Island KorculaCharacterized by mild Mediterranean climate. Summers are not too hot, winters are mild. Autumn is suitable for swimming and sunbathing, and spring is the most beautiful time for walking and sightseeing. Been in touch with nature, witnessing all the wonders which surround you while on this ... More... Peninsula PeljesacFrom Ston to Cape Lovisca in the north-west, Peljesac is 65 km long. The highest peak is Sveti Ilija- 961m. The inhabitants are mostly wine-makers, fishermen or stock-farmers. Salt and mussel farming are well known. History; In pre-historic times Illyrians lived here witnessed by many ... More... Vela LukaWelcome to Vela Luka! Vela luka is situated on the western side of the island of Korčula in a large bay dotted with many tiny islets and surrounded by tranquil inlets. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with 2670 hours of sunshine a year. Vela Luka is also an oasis of Mediterranean ... More... BlatoBlato is one of the oldest towns on the island. Old stone houses and citadels are scattered over 7 hills. Through the centre of the town runs the oak-tree lined main road. The mayor of Blato ordered the planting in 1912, following the example of many European cities, which he frequently visited. ... More... DračeDrace, a village and cove of the same name on the northern coast of the Peljesac Peninsula, 30 km northwest of Ston; population 48. The cove is a part of the spacious bay of Bratkovica, open to the north. The bay has a number of coves (Drace, Stinjivac, Blazevo and Brijesta). Chief occupations are ... More... GradinaGradina is one of the loveliest bays on the island of Korcula, situated 5km from Vela Luka. Here we find the Chapel of St Ivan built in the 14th century. The traditional regatta held 24th June in honor of St Ivan, starts from this bay, accompanied by mass and an entertaining program. This feast is ... More... JanjinaJanjina , a village in the interior of the Peljesac Peninsula, at the foot of the Gradina hill (244 m), 2 km from the Drace harbour on the north-eastern coast; population 333. Chief occupations are farming, vineculture and olive growing. Janjina is located on the regional road. On the locality of ... More... KarbuniThe area of Karbuni lies on the southern part of the island, at a distance of 9km from Vela Luka and Blato. . Karbuni is a newly- built tourist area with large houses and luxury apartments. In front of Karbuni is the island named Zvirinovac, which during winter protects the area from waves and ... More... KorčulaKorcula is the historic, cultural and political centre of the island. It was built on a small penisula. Because of its position, a fortress was built as an observation point for the Peljesac Canal. The town has been developed since the 13th century. This is the birthplace of Marko Polo. It is ... More... Kovnici is located 5km from Vela.Luka. The road passes through Bradat field, known for its small lake, where migratory birds gather. The road to Kovnici is partially tarred (about 800m). Kovnici is a sparsely inhabited area. Large grounds surround every house. There are many, small, hidden ... More... Mikulina LukaMikulina Luka is a beautifull little bay, 4 km away from town centre of Vela Luka, (2 km of macadam road). There are only a few houses in the bay so for those who are looking for peace and tranquility this is the ideal place to be. More... NovaOn the south-western part of the island, we find the area Nova. This is a newly developed tourist area with beautiful homes, surrounded by flower-filled gardens. Development is still taking place, so that in the near future we can expect many improvements. The coast is mostly rocky with few ... More... PelegrinPelegrin is the furthest inhabited area of Vela Luka. There are few houses here. The vegetation is mostly dense low growing bush. Here we can find many small beaches, probably the nicest on the island. Find one for yourself, where you can spend the day undisturbed!!! Naturists have discovered this ... More... PoplatThis is one of the oldest inhabited bays in Vela Luka. People settled here because of the proximity of the town (9km) and to be close to their olive groves and vineyards. Near by there is the ancient village of Potirna. There even was a primary school here, now it is an abandoned village, but ... More... PrigradicaPrigradica is a bay, situated 5km from Blato, and 8.5km from Vela Luka. It is one of the older inhabited bays on the island and faces the island of Hvar. Prigradica has many old stone houses built as store-rooms for agricultural purposes. It was once an important harbor for the export of wine and ... More... PrižbaPrizba is located on southern side of the island of Korčula, it is overlooking to island of Lastovo and dozens of a small islets in front of Prizba region. Sea water is clean and sun is always on sight till sunset. There are three grocery stores, four restaurants, post office, small hotel, ... More... SokolicSokolic is a small bay with a backdrop of pine forests. There is a small pebble beach. There are only 3 houses here, quite far apart. We offer two of them. They are newly built and tastefully furnished. Sokolic is 2.5km from Vela Luka by partly tarred road. Along the shore there is a walkway, 15 ... More... StracincicaStracincica is a deep, peaceful bay protected from all winds, located 6,5km from Vela Luka. Part of the road leading to Stracincica is untarred. In this area we find mostly olive groves, surrounded by low stonewalls. This is a large area, with few homes, which are fairly far apart. Our agency has ... More... SreserSreser and Drace were originally a fishing settlements. Its inhabitants have traditionally lived off of agriculture, wine growing and fishing, while nowadays tourism is becoming more and more important. All day long surrounded by the sun, along with the hundred-year old cypresses, olives, agaves ... More... TankaracaAt a distance of 6km from Vela Luka lies Tankaraca Bay. It is well known for its olive groves and quality olive oil. These are found on low hills, which gently slope into two beautiful bays, known as Vela Tankaraca and Mala Tankaraca, The natural pebble beaches face, the island of Hvar. More... TudorovicaTudorovica is situated 4 km from Vela Luka. Another bay in the vicinity of Vela Luka, where unspoilt surroundings offer peace and tranquility. Here you can feel the harmony of man and nature. More... ZavalaticaSituated in the middle of the island is the village, Cara. It is built amphi-theatre style on the southern slope of the hills. Beneath the hills there is a large, fertile area well known for its vineyards producing the well-known wine Posip. In the parish church of St Petar, built in the 15th ... More... Zubaca valaZubaca Bay is a peaceful, elite suburb of Vela Luka, situated 1,5km from the centre. It is well-known for its pine forests and beautiful homes, surrounded by gardens filled with Mediterranean plants and flowers. Along the coast there is a well-kept walking path, with benches for a quiet rest. Part ... More... Žukova BlatskaZukova Blatska - A lovely little bay situated 14 km from Vela Luka and 7 km from the neighbouring town of Blato. Ideal for those seeking peace and solitude. More... BrnaFour kilometres south-west from the town of Smokvica, on the south of the island of Korčula, there is the locality of Brna, situated in the very beautiful Bay of Brna. A beautiful and well-protected location enabled the town of fishermen to develop into a tourist destination, with hotel ... More... StinivaStiniva bay is distances from Vela Luka 4km. Last lap of road, long 1km, is no asphalted. Bay is turned to the island Hvar. There are no many houses, and there is no electric power, also. So, all of these houses are "robinsons" objects. More... MaslinovaThe highest hill in Vela Luka is Hum. From Hum to west is large area name Maslinova. There is asphalted road, but there is no electrical power. So, no many houses in there, but all of them are excellent "robinson" and FKK objects. It is used solar power, and all houses is with very nice ... More... GabricijaGabricija is nice, peaceful bay with natural, pebbled beach. Distance from Vela Luke is only 2km. On this area, there are no many houses. All of these houses are with large surroundings, and with distance between themselves. Thru Gabricija passing asphalted road, but there is no electrical power, ... More... |
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