The island of Korcula, the ancient Greeks called Korkyra Melaina and in Roman times it was known as Corcyra Nigra or Black Korcula.
Name was given by the lush vegetation of underbrush and pine forests that once covered the entire island .
Broad panoramic views, mild Mediterranean climate, clean sea, interesting cultural heritage, various sports, recreational and entertainment facilities and warm-hearted and hospitable people make the island of Korcula, an attractive tourist destination .
The three largest settlements on the island of Korcula are Vela Luka in the west of the island, Blato in the middle of the island and town Korcula on the East. Other places are Lumbarda, Pupnat, Žrnovo, Čara, Smokvica Račišće.
The island is known for its natural beauty and exceptional cultural heritage and for a thousand-year tradition of making a high quality...