The coast of Croatia is without doubt one of the most popular and most desired summer destinations for people around the world, and for all the right reasons. The slower development of Croatian rural areas resulted in the conservation of many traditional ways of life and professions passed through many generations, like those of wine makers and fishermen. Another important advantage is the relatively untouched nature of the whole country, let alone the coast and its islands. Therefore, for all who wish to experience a peaceful, memorable holiday and breathe in the spirit of the Mediterranean, visiting Korcula and Peljesac is a must!
The single excursion of these two Adriatic treasures is truly an experience in itself. Both of them, the beautiful island and the long peninsula are important to Croatian tourism and historical heritage, as well as being regarded as one of the most beautiful locations in the entire coast.
According to legends, the island of Korcula was founded by the Trojan hero called Antenor in the 12th centry BC. In the prehistoric ages, the island's settlers were Mesolithic and Neolithic peoples, of which there is archaeological evidence at the sites of Vela Spila and Jacas Cave near the village of Zrnovo. Those findings are on display at the Center for Culture in Vela Luka. The second wave of settlers were Illyrians, approximately 1000 BC. There are numerous old stone buildings and fortresses (gradine) left behind by the Illyrians. In the 6th century BC, ancient Greek colonists founded Korkyra Melaina, or the Korkyra the Black, after the dense pine-woods of the island. To this day, the memory of the Greek colonists lives on in the name of the island. During consequent centuries the rule over the island changed numerous times, going through the hands of the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Habsburg Monarchy, Italy, Yugoslavia and finally, the independent Republic of Croatia. The main resorts are Korcula Town (people call it “Little Dubrovnik” because of its medieval squares, churches, palaces and houses), Vela Luka and Lumbarda. There’s also smaller towns and villages dotted around on the island for those looking for a more secluded holiday. Apart from exploring the rich history of the island, each main town is likely to have some kind of ‘’summer evenings’’ mini-festival with assorted events – art exhibitions, folklore evenings, singing, dancing, music, fishermen’s evenings – taking place from about mid-June to September.
On the other hand, Peljesac, the second largest Croatian peninsula, has a lot to offer as well. The peninsula is 65km long and 6km wide. It is known for being very picturesque, with lovely rocky hills, fertile valleys and lush vegetation with native Mediterranean plants like pine, cypress, lavender, citrus, figs, almonds and much more. The beaches of the peninsula are lovely, with some of the most famous being Prapratno, Duba, Trstenica and Dingac. The inhabitants of Peljesac are engaged in wine making, olive oil production, fishing and tourism, so it is a great place to explore seafood cuisine, high quality wines and extra virgin olive oils. The highlights include Orebic – the largest town and the cradle of sea captains and sailors (Maritime Museum), Ston – a town at the beginning of the peninsula, known as the ‘’city of salt’’, Trpanj (a town in the northwest) and Viganj.
If you are a boat license owner, rent a boat without a skipper and explore the islands on your own.
Make: MARLIN (2014.), length: 6,60m
Model: 20 FB Top Model
Engine: SUZUKI 200HP
Max. persons for private daily tours: 10 persons
Equipment: GPS sonder / ploter, shower, bimini top (awning), music syste
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| Type | Rental |
| Price | From €5.200,00 per week |
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