Best of Korčula Island

Croatians have a special fondness for the island of Korčula. The setting along the Dalmatian coastline is sublime, a smorgasbord of secluded beaches, scenic coves and serene villages, and its history harks back many centuries. Mesolithic peoples, Greeks, Romans, Hungarians, French and one very famous 13th-century merchant by the name of Marco Polo all lived on the island. Korčula also brandishes a mighty cultural pedigree that encompasses a capella klapa singing, a traditional music form with its origins in littoral church singing, some unusual dances such as moreška, a sword dance heralding from the Middle Ages, and epic poetry. The island also yields some of Croatia’s best wines, in particular the indigenous Grk, grown only on Korčula. And whilst you should absolutely explore everywhere, you might find it hard to leave the winsome main settlement, Korčula town, resembling a miniature Dubrovnik with its striking defensive towers, slender stone streets, and terracotta rooftops. 

Previous kimkim travelers have headed off on a biking and wine-tasting tour, where you see lovely countryside while pedaling past vineyards and olive groves, with fantastic sea views along the way. For a more immersive culinary experience, you can meet local producers while sampling the island’s finest delicacies (olives, honey, wine) during a food and drink excursion. You can also discover more about Korčula's secrets on a visit to the village of Žrnovo. There, you’ll learn to make a traditional island pasta called žrnovski makaruni (by no means the same as macaroni!) followed by a superb meal on the terrace of a family-run restaurant. The dramatic island-speckled coastline plays a starring role in a boating tour around the archipelago, with stops for swims in crystal clear waters along the way.