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Korcula island is famous for its ancient town, Korcula, commonly called "little Dubrovnik", and the home of Marko Polo. The town is enclosed by medieval towers and walls showing its importance throughout the ages. Its one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic sea. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in this part of Croatia. Like most of the Croatian islands, the Greeks, who gave it the name Korkyra Melaina or Black Corfu for its dark and densely wooded appearance, first settled Korcula. The island itself is rich in art and culture, as well as beautiful nature such as numerous tiny and secluded beaches and bays, small and uninhabited islands and breathtaking views. The main town on the island is also named Korcula. It is a typical medieval walled Dalmatian city, with its round defensive towers and cluster of red-roofed houses.
Vela Luka is positioned on the western side on Korcula Island in the Dubrovnik county of Croatia. It is the second largest island town among the Adriatic islands. The hills of the surrounding bays are covered in olive tress, vineyards, and pines which give the area a very green appearance when compared with the rest of the Mediterranean. Vela Luka still has its old charm with historical sword fighting displays and boasts several excellent restaurants and bars.
  
With an average of over 2500 hours of sunny weather annually.
The diving centre is located in the Apart-Hotel
Vala and is only 20 minutes walk from the town center,
the ferry port, restaurants, water taxi and the bars.
• Rent: Boat, Car, Bike or scooter with Mediterano - in the center of Vela Luka. See our Services page.
• Boat-trips to nearby Islands, sometimes with the opportunity to book a fish BBQ. See our Activities page.
• Full day snorkeling excursions for all the family.
• Museum and Cave (Vela Spilja) visit.
• Going out: disco-night club, bars, taverns, cocktail bars and a variety of restaurants.
• Events: Every Thursday, very traditional, a Fisherman BBQ at the fishing harbor and in the Taverns.
• Shopping: Everything from big supermarkets to diverse smaller shops spread around the bay.
• Butchers, fresh bakery, little street markets with fresh vegetables, fruit, fish, olive oil, wines, shoes and clothes.
• Fish market, straight from the sea.
• Many gift shops.
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Croatia is positioned in central Europe, opposite Italy on the Adriatic Sea. There are many flights to Croatia from budget airlines and tour operators. The airports closest to Vela Luka are Split and Dubrovnik. These two cities have direct transport to Vela Luka by bus and ferry.
We organize, in partnership with Mediterano Tourist Agency, daily excursions to a multitude of beaches, the nearby islands of Lastovo, Vis and Blue cave on Bisevo, Hvar and Mljet National Park as well as day trips to the medieval towns of Dubrovnik and Korcula.
Since most travelers prefer to be in charge of their own time and movement while touring the island instead of relying on public transportation, we provide options such as: rental boats, cars, scooters and bicycles. 
