Dinkwads Abroad

If sitting on a 14th century tower, sipping a glass of wine while watching the sun set over the Adriatic sea is on your bucket list, then Korcula is on your bucket list. At a short 2 hour ferry ride from Dubrovnik, it’s worth the trip to see the quaint town with its old stone walls and shop all the local art stores. And to make planning the perfect trip to Korcula easy for you, here’s my quick essential guide for what to do in Korcula, Croatia! And you can read details on everywhere we stayed/ate/drank here, or details on what we did here if you’d like all the detailed logistics on how to work it into your trip and to read my thoughts on the city!

And if you’d like to see how to fit Korcula into your full itinerary, you can check out my perfect two(ish) week itinerary here!

Where To Stay

We only stayed at San Teodoro, but these are other places we have on our radar for next time! My main concerns when booking a hotel are clean rooms in a great location – and these seem to hit the mark on both of those!

Budget

Right in the heart of old town at a good price!

Mid-Range

San Teodoro

Ul. Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice 6, 20260, Korcula, Croatia
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This is where we stayed and I would 100% go back! I just might use the earplugs this time. Read my full review for what I liked and didn’t like about it.

Marco Polo Maradiso Hotel

Setaliste Frana Krsinica 33, 20260, Korcula, Croatia
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A little further from old town, but still only about 10 minute walk, and it has pools with views of the sea!

Zuviteo Residence

Ulica Svete Barbare 11, 20260, Korcula, Croatia
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This is right on the edge of high end for me, but a decent price for what look like beautiful rooms right in the heart of old town!

High End

For those who want to splurge a little bit!

Hotel Korsal

Setaliste Frana Krsinica 80, 20260, Korcula, Croatia
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Right by the water with a beach across the street, and just a short walk to old town.

Aminess Korcula Heritage Hotel

Obala dr. Franje Tudmana 5, 20260, Korcula, Croatia
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Right in old town, this place looks like pure luxury!

What To Do

These are my top things to do in Korcula. Read my full breakdown, costs, reviews, links, and helpful logistics for each of these in my full post here! And to see how we structured these into our day, see the full day by day itinerary.

Shop the local art

Your only complaint about this is going to be that it’s too hard to decide which art to buy because there’s so many great options and limited luggage space! But my favorite shops were Alba Workshop, Tara Gallery, and Vapor Gallery.

Hike to Panorama Korcula

Take in all those red roofs from above and enjoy a nice, easy hike to get there!

Swim the many beaches

Korcula is an island, so there’s no shortage of beaches! So bring your suit and take a dip in the Adriatic!

Climb St. Mark’s Cathedral

Take in the view from the highest point in town, looking out over old town and the sea beyond!

Try all the local wineries

Book a tour, drive yourself, or ride a bike along the island to try all the different wineries!

Hop from island to island

Don’t just stay on Korcula! Book an island hopping tour, or get on a water taxi to one of the other nearby islands for a day trip!

Where To Eat

Read my full reviews of the places we ate and specifics on what we ordered, how much it cost, and whether or not you need cash or a reservation! But these are the places you should add to your must try list!

Fundamentum

Setaliste Petra Kanavelica 6, 20260, Korcula, Croatia
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Black risotto was a highlight!

CUKARIN Korcula

Ul. Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

Go here for the perfect sweet treat and some tasty souvenirs to take home!

Konoba Adio Mare

Ul. Sv Roka 2, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

The food looks great and it gets great reviews!

Mariola Wine Bar

Ul. Antuna Rozanovica 13, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

Great wine list and their bruschetta looks phenomenal!

Bokar Wine Bar

Ul. Sv Roka 15, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

Charcuterie and great wine, and it’s right across the street from Mariola. So you can hop (or stumble after a few glasses of wine) from one to the other!

Where To Drink

Whether you’re here for the caffeine or Croatian wines, we’ve got you covered! If you want to see everywhere we drank in Korcula and read my reviews, read my full post here.

Coffee

Zak

Ul. Plokata 19. travnja 1921, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

Grab a coffee and sit out on the patio, staring up at the walls of old town!

Wine & Cocktails & More

Cocktail Bar Massimo

Setaliste Petra Kanavelica, 20260, Korcula , Croatia

If you can climb the ladder to get to the top, this is a MUST GO!

Mariola Wine Bar

Ul. Antuna Rozanovica 13, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

Great wine list and their bruschetta looks phenomenal!

Bokar Wine Bar

Ul. Sv Roka 15, 20260, Korcula, Croatia

Charcuterie and great wine, and it’s right across the street from Mariola. So you can hop (or stumble after a few glasses of wine) from one to the other!

FAQs And General Tips

How long do I need in Korcula?

We had almost exactly 24 hours in Korcula, and while that was more than enough time for old town exploration and to go see the viewpoint, I would have loved an extra day to do either a wine tour, an island hopping tour, or both. So if you have interest in doing either one of those, or plan to spend a day swimming, I’d suggest adding in an extra night/day.

How do I get to Korcula?

It’s an island, so you have to take a ferry. We opted for TP Line, and booked our tickets here. While our ferry had plenty of empty seats, I read that they can fill up during peak season. I’d suggest buying your tickets ahead of time, just to be safe.

Do I need to make dinner reservations?

We didn’t make reservations in Korcula and were just fine. However, I could see it getting quite busy during peak season. If you’re there during summer months, it may be worth making reservations if there’s somewhere you know you want to go. If you’d like to see where we ate and where I recommend, check out my blog about where we ate!

Will I be able to get around easily speaking English?

Like the rest of Croatia, you won’t have any issue communicating in English!

Will I need a lot of cash?

The only place that was cash only for us was Massimo Cocktail Bar. Other than that, credit cards were widely accepted.

Where else should I go in Croatia?

Great question! We fell in love with different places all over Croatia, and you probably will too! While we visited Dubrovnik, Korcula, Split, Rovinj, and Zagreb, other popular places to visit are Hvar, Trogir, and Zadar. To see details of where we went, you can see my full Croatia and Slovenia trip itinerary here!