Korcula
All information about Korcula Cruise Port. Timetable for the arrival of ships, the time of their stay and the number of passengers. Korcula Port news. Weather forecast and historical weather, as well as water temperatures around Korcula.
Korcula: tourist information
The town of Korcula, the historical centre of the island, has a very nice location in the Peljesac Channel. It is also known for its outstanding cultural and historical heritage and a long tradition in seafaring, shipbuilding and stone-masonry. It is the birthplace of the adventurer and traveller Marco Polo. Today Korcula is an important tourist centre. Tourism has a years-long tradition on the island. The first modern hotel, Korcula, was opened in 1912, in a building erected in 1871. Hotel guests have been enjoying the sunset at the hotel terrace for decades, which is a unique experience in the early summer.
Visitor opportunities of the island of Korcula include various types of accommodation - hotels, apartments, campsites, marina; sports and recreational facilities, especially interesting are water sports; organized excursions and a rich cultural life and entertainment programs. Cultural events of "Moreska" and "Kumpanija" have become world-famous. Gastronomic offer includes famous fish specialities and exquisite, top-class local wines (Posip, Rukatac, Grk, Plavac), due to which Korcula is also called "the island of wines". The local cuisine is also famous for traditional cakes and sweets, such as "cukarini", "krostule" and "prikle".
Korcula has numerous tennis courts. Windsurfing and yachting equipment may be rented. Interesting excursions are one-day or longer sailing or yachting tours and diving expeditions led by professional divers.
The most important cultural event is the traditional chivalrous game called "Moreska". It has been performed in Korcula since the 15th century and is of Spanish origin. It is a battle between the army of the White King and the army of the Black King, who fight for the princess abducted by the Black King. After a fierce fight with swords, in seven battle figures and a dramatic dialogue, the White King defeats the Black King and sets the princess free. The fight is accompanied by a battle march performed by a brass band.
Moreska is performed every year on the 29th of July, together with the celebration of St. Todor, but also on several occasions during the tourist season.
Other traditional feasts in Korcula include the carnival, which starts on the Epiphany, and the Holy Week, with the procession of guilds - especially impressive is the procession on Good Friday. -Other religious feasts are the day of Sts. Peter and Paul (29th of June) with bonfires, the festivities of the Assumption of Our Lady (15th of August) and the feast of St. Martin, with baptizing of young wine (in November). Many cultural and sports events take place during the summer months: music festivals, theatre and folk music performances, sports contests, yachting regattas, etc.
Korcula ACI Marina has 220 berths in the sea and 100 places on the ground.
Korcula, a town and port on the north-eastern coast of the island of Korcula, situated on a small peninsula which is connected with the island by a narrow isthmus; population 3,232. The surrounding coastal area is covered with pine forests. East of the port is a small group of islets. The climate is mild; an average air temperature in January is 9.8 °C and in July 26.9 °C; the island is famous for a long insolation. Economy is based on farming, growing of vines, olives and fruit, fishing, shipbuilding, stone processing, tourism and nautical tourism. The regional road connects the town of Korcula with all major places on the island. The port consists of the western and the eastern part. Korcula Marina is located in a cove on the eastern side of the town. Korcula has regular ferry lines with the mainland (Korcula - Orebic).
Location
Korcula Cruise Port Schedule
Korcula in the News
- Sep 5, 2023
Cruise Croatia announces new Montenegro and Croatia sailing Cruise Croatia has launched a new seven-night Croatia & Montenegro voyage for 20... - Aug 7, 2023
Unforgettable Croatia offers travel agent fam trips Unforgettable Croatia will host agents on a seven-night luxury small ship fam trip, departing sum... - Apr 4, 2023
Lindblad-National Geographic announces Coastal Europe Expeditions 2024 on Sea Cloud 2 ship Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic announced the latest addition to their expedition cruise... - Mar 30, 2023
Cruise Croatia boosts capacity for 2024 season Cruise Croatia has launched its 2024 programme, featuring 144 seven-night departures... - Oct 24, 2022
Adventures by Disney Adds First-Ever Adriatic Sea Expedition Cruise in 2024 Adventures by Disney is launching a new expedition cruise along the Adriatic Sea in 2024 with boo... - Sep 15, 2022
Riviera Travel: A memorable yacht cruise in Croatia Lucy Abbott joins Riviera Travel to sail the Split, Hvar and the Delights of Dalmatia itinerary, ... - Jul 29, 2022
Ponant debuts the 3-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant after refurbishment by Jean-Philippe Nuel Studio Ponant Cruises will debut its 3-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant after a refurbishment by Jean-Phil... - Jul 26, 2022
Game of Thrones Cruise Will Set Sail in August As New Prequel Begins Inspired by the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones, Sail Croatia will be sailing along the Dalma... - Jun 6, 2022
Entire Seabourn Fleet Back as Sojourn Restarts in Greece The Seabourn Sojourn is resuming service today, marking the return of the entire Sea...
Port rating and occupancy
Port of Korcula ranks 224th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.
Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.
The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Korcula in the next 12 months is 0.
According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Korcula ranks 248.
Weather in Korcula
Current water temperature in Korcula now is 63°F (17.0°C)
Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.
Annual Weather