The Verdict on Korčula
- The Atmosphere
- Korčula Town provides a walled, medieval environment similar to Dubrovnik but on a smaller scale. The narrow, pedestrian-only streets are efficiently built in a fishbone pattern to block winter winds and circulate summer breezes.
- The Costs
- Peak summer prices are steep. In July and August, expect to pay around €15 for a basic cocktail in the Old Town, and standard double hotel rooms routinely exceed €150 per night.
- The Logistics
- Fast passenger catamarans from Split take 2.5 hours, while the trip from Dubrovnik takes about 2 hours. One-way passenger tickets currently range from €13 to €40 depending on the operator and travel month.
- The Car Problem
- Taking a vehicle requires driving the Pelješac Peninsula to Orebić for the 15-minute car ferry. Driving a rental car onto the island in peak summer is one of those things that sounds great until you try it. The ferry wait lines are brutal, and parking near the Old Town is highly restricted.
- The Highlights
- The island excels in local wine production. The eastern village of Lumbarda is the primary region in the world producing Grk, a highly regulated, dry white wine.
