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Prigradica is a charming little fishing settlement situated on the north-west coast of the island of Korcula some 4 km away from Blato, 12 km from Vela Luka, and 36 km from the town of Korcula. It is a place surrounded by hundred year old vineyards and olive groves. The bay of Prigradica is one of the first inhabited bays on Korcula and has been founded as a harbor for the export of wine and olive oil from nearby settlement of Blato.

Prigradica has managed to preserve the authentic Mediterranean and rustic environment of the past times which can be seen in many of the ancient stone houses located here.

Nowadays Prigradica has been transformed into a tourist place for a quiet vacation. Its bay is dominated by a large waterfront with a mole constructed during the Austria-Hungarian reign.

In Prigradica accommodation can be found in private houses and apartments.

Some of the sports facilities include soccer fields, basketball, and sand volleyball.

The beaches of Prigradica are rocky and pebbly.

The restaurants offer the traditional Dalmatian dishes as well as international cuisine. There are also a few cafe bars located in the center.

Prigradica is an excellent starting point for trekking and cycling along the bike routes over the island since Korcula is has a very mountainous and forested terrain. You will have a feeling of time travel to the past as the surrounding villages have remained the same for centuries.

Group or private boat excursions as well as private boat transfers can be arranged from Prigradica to explore the numerous coves and bays of Korcula as well as the nearby islands of Mljet and Hvar.

Blato is one of the oldest settlements on the island situated some 5 km from Prigradica. Some of the attractions to be seen here are:
- the Church of St. Kuzma and Damjan which is an Old Christian Church constructed in 6th century
- Parish Church of All Saints dates to the Middle Ages
- the bell-tower and the open lodge were built during the 17th and 18th century.

The town of Korcula is situated about 36 km from Prigradica. In this town you can see the house of Marco Polo as well as the following sights of:
- Bishop's Palace
- Cathedral of St. Mark
- Small and Large Duke's Towers
- Palace Gabriellis
- Church of St. Peter
- Old Town Gates
- Three Brotherhoods and many more sights.

For a visit the nearby islands of Mljet, Hvar, peninsula of Peljesac or the old town of Dubrovnik or Split a private boat transfer can be hired or you can join an organized group or private boat excursion.

Prigradica is a small harbor of lying on the north part of the island of Korcula, belonging to the Blato Municipality and the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.

The island Korcula can be reached by ferry from Split, Drvenik and Orebic. It is a 3 hour journey from Split to Korcula, 2 and a half hour journey from Drvenik and from Orebic it takes only 15 minutes.

It is advisable to stand in the line for ferry two hours prior to departure if you wish to avoid crowds.

The nearest airport is located in Dubrovnik.

The island of Korcula has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature here is 16.8°C i. The coldest month of the year is January with an average temperature of 9.1°C, whereas July is the hottest month with an average temperature of 26.9°C.

Over 2700 sunny hours per year make Korcula one of the sunniest islands of the Adriatic.

In the center of Prigradica there is one grocery store.

Boat rental and car rental services are available in Prigradica.

Accommodation can be found in private houses and apartments.

Tourist Office Blato +385(0)20 851 850
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
Jadrolinija Korcula +385(0)20 715 410
Port Domince Korcula +385(0)20 715 685
Jadrolinija Dubrovnik +385(0)20 418 000
Jadronilija Split +385(0)21 338 333
Bus station Korcula +385(0)60 373 060
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Emergency number 112
Police 192
Fire department 193
Ambulance 194
Road help 987
Sea help 9155

The findings from the Stone Age discovered in Vela Spila near Vela Luka indicate that the island of Korcula has been inhabited since the ancient times. In the 4th century BC the Greeks established their colony on Korcula and because of its lush and thick vegetation they named it Korkyra Melania or Black Korcula and during the Roman rule it was called Korkyra Nigra.

In the past Prigradica was the main port of the Blato Municipality.