City break in Korcula Island. Active leisure ideas for Korcula Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

A vacation on Korcula is popular among divers all over the world. In the water area of the island, you can see the vast majority of the Mediterranean marine life. The water here is fairly clear, the visibility is good. The prices for rental equipment and boat for diving are quite low, thanks to the moderate flow of tourists. Many divers are attracted to the waters of Korcula as the arena of the largest naval battles of Antiquity.

If you have never dived before but you want to try, then on the island you can get a training for the beginners and get an international license that will allow you to dive anywhere in the world. If the soul does not desire the underwater swimming but you still want to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean Sea, then try yourself in snorkeling. You do not necessarily need to carry The fins, a mask, and a tube with you – the equipment can be easily rented on any beach. In addition to diving and snorkeling, you can try yourself in surfing, windsurfing, and sailing on Korcula.

Do you like fishing? Then safely go fishing in the open sea. To do this, you can simply rent a boat, or you can enlist the support of an instructor, who will acquaint you with all the subtleties of catching the local water inhabitants. If there is no desire to go far into the sea, you can go fishing from the shore. However, if you want to enjoy the beauty of Korcula to the fullest, you can’t avoid the sea voyages. At a minimum, you should hire or rent a boat if you can manage it, and go swimming along the shores of the island. There are many beautiful bays and here, where you can get only by sea. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

You can spend a day or half a day on a voyage to the neighboring islands. In Badia, you can see the ancient monastery, on Oshak you will find healing mud, and Mljet will give you the opportunity to visit the secluded beaches, where sometimes you won’t meet a single person for the whole day. On Badia and Oshak there are also big nudist beaches. Korcula will give many pleasant minutes also to those, who like to travel on foot or by a bicycle. The island is small, traffic on the roads is slow, and therefore you can get to any point of your interest either by a mountain bike or on foot, simultaneously contemplating local beauties. If you want, you can rent a car.

The beaches of the island are mostly stony, like the entire Croatian coast. Even on the beaches that are located close to the capital as Zakrjan, Mandrac, Ispod Duvana, and in the bay of Luka Korculanska there are usually not too many people even in the hot season, especially in the morning. Luka Korculanska, by the way, is one of the few sandy beaches of the island. In the middle of the day, you won’t find a spot on the sandy beach Vela Pržina near Lumbarda. For those who prefer tranquility and privacy, Tatinja Bay will suit most. This beach is also very popular among the uncertain swimmers – the shore here is very gentle.

In summer, you can see the ancient costumed military performance Moreska, which appeared in the 12th century, got to Croatia in the 15th century, and now remained only in Korcula. For the fans of active night-life, the bars and nightclubs are open. In Korcula, those are Cocktail bar Massimo, Apolon Bazeni d.o.o, Capers Cocktails & Dinner Nightclub, Gaudi, ACI Marina Korčula, Badija. The wildest parties here take place in the summer when the stream of tourists to the island is maximum. In the warmer months in the evenings, many coastal cafes organize discos in the open air right on the beaches. The fans of rock, rap, blues, techno, and all kinds of pop music will find a party to their taste.