Racisce (island Korcula) Locate On Map

Racisce is a small picturesque village located in a deep bay carved on the Northern cost of the island of Korcula facing Peljesac Peninsula. It is situated about 12 km from the old town of Korcula to which it is connected by a narrow paved road that runs from Korcula Town through the bays of Medvinjak, Vrbovica, Tri Zala and Kneze to Racisce.

Racisce is one of the youngest settlements on this island and is an ideal destination for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy every day life and have a quiet vacation.

Accommodation in Racisce is available in one hotel as well as private houses, apartments and rooms.

At a walking distance from Racisce there are two beautiful bays of Vaja and Samograd) which are great places to swim and enjoy peace and sunshine. Beach Vaja is a small beach white pebble beach with azure sea water and beach Samograd is a similar but smaller and more secluded beach. Samograd is also special because of the cave found there. The entrance to the cave is through a narrow tunnel, and inside the cave there is a big hall with talactites and stalagmites and other nature made decorations.

Racisce is also a favorite spot for the yachtsman as it has a large pier and a harbor that is safe in all weather conditions.

In Racisce there are a few markets, restaurants and cafe bars.

Group or private boat excursions can be joined for a tour of the islands of Mljet, Hvar and Brac. Private boat transfers can be hired for a fast transfer to any destination of the islands as well as to the towns of Dubrovnik and Split. Boat rentals are available in the town of Korcula.

Attractions in Racisce are:
- the Church of St. Vlaho,
- the Church of Madonna.

The Church of St. Vlaho is the oldest church with its Baroque loggia dating from 1682.

The Church of Madonna also dates from the 17th century.

Lumbarda is located 16 km from Racisce. It is well-known for its beautiful sand beaches:
- the beach Przina,
- the beach Bilin zal and
- Tatinja beach.

The town of Korcula is situated about 12 km from Racisce. Some of the sights here are:
- Old Town Gates
- Cathedral of St. Mark
- Church of St. Peter
- Bishop's Palace
- Small and Large Duke's Towers
- Palace Gabriellis
- 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 organized group or private boat excursions can be joined. Private boat transfers and boat rentals can be hired in the town of Korcula.

Racisce (island Korcula, Croatia) is small settlement is Dubrovnik-Neretva's district, located on island Korcula. It is situated on eastern part of northern coast of island Korcula. It is located 12 km far from town Korcula. You can get to Racisce by plane, bus, private boat transfers or a car.

If you are driving on highway A1 Zagreb-Split-Dubrovnik, you should exit in Vrgorac and get to peninsula Peljesac and take a ferry to island Korcula. You can also take a ferry from Split, Rijeka or Dubrovnik.

There are also group or private boat excursions as water taxi and possibility of boat rentals which you can use to get to island Korcula from Split, Hvar and many other towns and locations where you can enjoy in water activities, trips and cruising around the islands.

Racisce has around 460 inhabitants. Inhabitants have been mostly directed to agriculture, fishing, marine and tourism.

The distances from Racisce to the other Croatian and European cities are:
- Dubrovnik 130 km,
- Split 189 km,
- Zadar 308 km,
- Rijeka 563 km,
- Pula 670 km,
- Zagreb 560 km,
- Ljubljana 616 km,
- Vienna 914 km,
- Budapest 900 km,
- Belgrade 597 km,
- Milano 1058 km,
- Genova 1181 km,
- Berlin 1613 km.

Racisce has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature is 16.8°C. January is the coldest month of the year with an average temperature of 9.1°C, whereas the hottest month is July with an average temperature of 26.9°C.
Korcula is one of the sunniest islands of the Adriatic with over 2700 sunny hours per year.

Accommodation in Racisce can be found in a hotel and private houses, apartments and rooms.

Group or private boat excursions to the islands of Mljet, Hvar and Brac are organized frequently during the season and can be joined from the old town of Korcula located 12 km from Racisce. There can also be arranged private boat transfers as well as boat rentals for a tour of these places as well as any other destination of the Adriatic coast as well as the towns of Dubrovnik and Split.

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 settlement of Racisce was formed in the 17th century when the people escaping the invasion of the Turks took shelter here.

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

Racisce is the youngest settlement on the island of Korcula.