Korcula

I used to recommend Dubrovnik without hesitation. I’ve stopped doing that. Dubrovnik is still beautiful. But it’s beautiful the way

The walled town is built on a narrow peninsula, and that shape determines everything. One main street runs from the

Walk out through the main gate with no plan and the waterfront takes over, making it one of the easiest

It took me most of a day in Korčula Town to understand what I was watching. People were not sightseeing

When the fast-ferry docks. This is one of Korčula town’s busy times. The crowd moves, and within a few minutes

The Town Gate is the right place to start, and morning is the right time to do it if you

There is no need to set an alarm for this one. A Korčula town winery day works best when you

Rest assured, nobody goes on Korčula Town day trips at dawn. I watched the harbour each morning and the pattern

Swimming here works differently from most places. There’s generally no main beach to aim for and no single best spot.

I arrived by ferry in the late afternoon. The old town was visible from the water well before docking: a