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Vela Luka (island Korcula) - Tourist Information
Vela Luka (island Korcula) - Tourism
Tourism started to develop in Vela Luka and island Korcula in 19th century. It has beautiful nature and many historical sights which conducive to tourism development. Accommodation is offered in hotels, private houses and apartments and family hotels.
You can also stay in camps: Mindel, Potirna... Camp Mindel is located 5 km far from Vela Luka center. Vela Luka has around 1000 registered beds in private accommodation. The ideal accommodation is in old stone houses within the sea or in small bays around Vela Luka.
Vela Luka offers many traditional Dalmatian meals in many restaurants and taverns. You can enjoy in traditional food and wine in: restaurant Adria, tavern Bepo, restaurant Dalmatia, tavern Davorin, tavern Lucica, restaurant Posejdon, tavern Ribar, tavern Siloko, tavern Vela luka and many other... Vela Luka has disco club and many coffee bars where you can enjoy with your friends or meet local inhabitants and have fun.
You can also visit Lumbarda or town Korcula for night life. Vela Luka has beautiful beaches: three most beautiful beaches Bili Boci, beaches of island Proizd, beaches of island Osjak (10 minutes of boat ride)... There are group or private boat excursions organized to visit islands Proizd and Osjak few times a day during the summer season. From Vela Luka you can go on one-day trips to Dubrovnik, towns Hvar and Korcula, city of Split and many other. You can use boat rentals or private boat transfers.
There are many fun events kept in Vela Luka during the summer season. Kumpanija is old knight game kept on 19th of March every year. You can enjoy in sports and water activities in Vela Luka. You can go swimming, diving, sailing, cruising, cruises, play volleyball or many different sports on land.
You can also stay in camps: Mindel, Potirna... Camp Mindel is located 5 km far from Vela Luka center. Vela Luka has around 1000 registered beds in private accommodation. The ideal accommodation is in old stone houses within the sea or in small bays around Vela Luka.
Vela Luka offers many traditional Dalmatian meals in many restaurants and taverns. You can enjoy in traditional food and wine in: restaurant Adria, tavern Bepo, restaurant Dalmatia, tavern Davorin, tavern Lucica, restaurant Posejdon, tavern Ribar, tavern Siloko, tavern Vela luka and many other... Vela Luka has disco club and many coffee bars where you can enjoy with your friends or meet local inhabitants and have fun.
You can also visit Lumbarda or town Korcula for night life. Vela Luka has beautiful beaches: three most beautiful beaches Bili Boci, beaches of island Proizd, beaches of island Osjak (10 minutes of boat ride)... There are group or private boat excursions organized to visit islands Proizd and Osjak few times a day during the summer season. From Vela Luka you can go on one-day trips to Dubrovnik, towns Hvar and Korcula, city of Split and many other. You can use boat rentals or private boat transfers.
There are many fun events kept in Vela Luka during the summer season. Kumpanija is old knight game kept on 19th of March every year. You can enjoy in sports and water activities in Vela Luka. You can go swimming, diving, sailing, cruising, cruises, play volleyball or many different sports on land.
Vela Luka (island Korcula) - Attractions
Attractions in Vela Luka are:
- the Church of St. John,
- the Church of St. Joseph,
- the Church of St. Jure,
- the Church of St. Kuzma and Damjan,
- the Church of St. Peter,
- the Church of St. Rok,
- the Church of St. Vincenc,
- the Church of Our Lady of Karmel,
- the Church of Our Lady of Mercy,
- the Church of Our Lady of Health,
- archaeological locality of Vela Spila,
- Hum.
The Church of St. John on Gradina was constructed in the 15th century. Near the church can be seen the ruins of the ancient defensive walls, and there were also found many fragments of Roman ceramics.
The Church of St. Joseph was built in 1846. It is a three nave church made in late classicism style.
The Church of St. Jure is located in Potirna and was built on a high hill. It has small dimensions and was built in a rectangular shape without an apse. It was mentioned in the cadaster of properties of the Korcula Municipality in 1427.
The Church of St. Kuzma and Damjan is a Romanesque church built on the location of the Roman villae rusticate. It is a small one nave church considered to be early medieval or early Christians but also antique. The church was slightly renovated on one occasion which explains the Goth details.
The Church of St. Peter is located a little further from Vela Luka in a beautiful cove of Tre Porti. It is one of the rare churches on Korcula that has a porch. On one of the pillars there is an inscription: Don Ivan Seman 1900 which is the year when the church was renovated. It is a small church without an apse.
The Church of St. Rok was constructed on the cemetery of Vela Luka in 1839. It is an octagonal building made of beautifully carved stone.
The Church of St. Vincenc located in the center of Vela Luka and was built in 1589 by a member of a wealthy noble family Ismaeli from Korcula. The church is very small and almost unnoticeable among the buildings surrounding it now. It is a pity that this significant historical monument is not better exposed and surrounded by greenery and free space which would give it a historic significance it rightly deserves.
The Church of Our Lady of Karmel is located in a picturesque location a little away from Vela Luka by the fertile fields of vineyards. It is surrounded by lush greenery and cypress. The church is built of stone but it is mortared both outside and within. It was constructed in Goth style in 1888.
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy is a church also located a little away from Vela Luka in an area called Knezina. It is a family votive church constructed by the beginning of the 20th century.
The Church of Our Lady of Health was built in 1886 also as a votive church at a time when plague ravaged Korcula and vela Luka.
The archaeological locality of Vela Spila is located on the southern slopes of the hill Pinski rat, above the bay Kale.
Hum is a viewpoint and an abandoned military fort. From here there is a beautiful view of a great part of the Adriatic.
Lumbarda is situated 45 km from Vela Luka. It is well-known for its fantastic sand beaches:
- the beach Przina,
- the beach Bilin zal and
- Tatinja beach.
For a tour of the islands of Mljet, Hvar, peninsula of Peljesac and the old town of Dubrovnik or Split organized group or private boat excursions can be joined from Vela Luka. Private boat transfers and boat rental are available in Vela Luka.
- the Church of St. John,
- the Church of St. Joseph,
- the Church of St. Jure,
- the Church of St. Kuzma and Damjan,
- the Church of St. Peter,
- the Church of St. Rok,
- the Church of St. Vincenc,
- the Church of Our Lady of Karmel,
- the Church of Our Lady of Mercy,
- the Church of Our Lady of Health,
- archaeological locality of Vela Spila,
- Hum.
The Church of St. John on Gradina was constructed in the 15th century. Near the church can be seen the ruins of the ancient defensive walls, and there were also found many fragments of Roman ceramics.
The Church of St. Joseph was built in 1846. It is a three nave church made in late classicism style.
The Church of St. Jure is located in Potirna and was built on a high hill. It has small dimensions and was built in a rectangular shape without an apse. It was mentioned in the cadaster of properties of the Korcula Municipality in 1427.
The Church of St. Kuzma and Damjan is a Romanesque church built on the location of the Roman villae rusticate. It is a small one nave church considered to be early medieval or early Christians but also antique. The church was slightly renovated on one occasion which explains the Goth details.
The Church of St. Peter is located a little further from Vela Luka in a beautiful cove of Tre Porti. It is one of the rare churches on Korcula that has a porch. On one of the pillars there is an inscription: Don Ivan Seman 1900 which is the year when the church was renovated. It is a small church without an apse.
The Church of St. Rok was constructed on the cemetery of Vela Luka in 1839. It is an octagonal building made of beautifully carved stone.
The Church of St. Vincenc located in the center of Vela Luka and was built in 1589 by a member of a wealthy noble family Ismaeli from Korcula. The church is very small and almost unnoticeable among the buildings surrounding it now. It is a pity that this significant historical monument is not better exposed and surrounded by greenery and free space which would give it a historic significance it rightly deserves.
The Church of Our Lady of Karmel is located in a picturesque location a little away from Vela Luka by the fertile fields of vineyards. It is surrounded by lush greenery and cypress. The church is built of stone but it is mortared both outside and within. It was constructed in Goth style in 1888.
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy is a church also located a little away from Vela Luka in an area called Knezina. It is a family votive church constructed by the beginning of the 20th century.
The Church of Our Lady of Health was built in 1886 also as a votive church at a time when plague ravaged Korcula and vela Luka.
The archaeological locality of Vela Spila is located on the southern slopes of the hill Pinski rat, above the bay Kale.
Hum is a viewpoint and an abandoned military fort. From here there is a beautiful view of a great part of the Adriatic.
Lumbarda is situated 45 km from Vela Luka. It is well-known for its fantastic sand beaches:
- the beach Przina,
- the beach Bilin zal and
- Tatinja beach.
For a tour of the islands of Mljet, Hvar, peninsula of Peljesac and the old town of Dubrovnik or Split organized group or private boat excursions can be joined from Vela Luka. Private boat transfers and boat rental are available in Vela Luka.
Vela Luka (island Korcula) - Location and Climate
Vela Luka (island Korcula, Croatia) is located on west coast of island Korcula. It is part of Dubrovnik-Neretva's district. Vela Luka is situated in a bay 9,2 km long. Vela Luka is connected with Split and island Lastovo by ferry. You can get to Vela Luka by car or bus, plane or boat.
If you are coming by plane you will get to Split or Dubrovnik airport and then take a bus, taxi or private boat transfers to Vela Luka. You can use rent a boat in many coastal towns nearby. You can go on private or group boat excursions and cruising around the islands nearby like Hvar, Brac, Mljet, Vis, or visit city of Split, town Dubrovnik. There you can enjoy in many different water activities. Highest peak in Vela Luka is Hum, 376 m high.
Vela Luka has around 4300 inhabitants who are mostly directed to agriculture, fishing and tourism. It is the most developed settlement on island Korcula. Most known inhabitants of Vela Luka: writer Sime Vucetic, musician Oliver Dragojevic, mucisian Jasna Zlokic, writer Danijel Dragojevic and many others.
The climate of Vela Luka is pleasant Mediterranean with hot and dry summer season and a very mild rainy winter season.
The island of Korcula has over 2700 sunny hours throughout the year which makes it one of the sunniest islands of the Adriatic.
If you are coming by plane you will get to Split or Dubrovnik airport and then take a bus, taxi or private boat transfers to Vela Luka. You can use rent a boat in many coastal towns nearby. You can go on private or group boat excursions and cruising around the islands nearby like Hvar, Brac, Mljet, Vis, or visit city of Split, town Dubrovnik. There you can enjoy in many different water activities. Highest peak in Vela Luka is Hum, 376 m high.
Vela Luka has around 4300 inhabitants who are mostly directed to agriculture, fishing and tourism. It is the most developed settlement on island Korcula. Most known inhabitants of Vela Luka: writer Sime Vucetic, musician Oliver Dragojevic, mucisian Jasna Zlokic, writer Danijel Dragojevic and many others.
The climate of Vela Luka is pleasant Mediterranean with hot and dry summer season and a very mild rainy winter season.
The island of Korcula has over 2700 sunny hours throughout the year which makes it one of the sunniest islands of the Adriatic.
Vela Luka (island Korcula) - Useful tips
Accommodation in Vela Luka can be found in hotels and private houses, apartments and rooms.
Tourist Office Vela Luka +385(0)20 813 619
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
Group or private boat excursions to the islands of Mljet, Hvar and Brac are organized often during the season from Vela Luka. Private boat transfers and boat rentals can also be organized for visiting these destination and also any other place on the coast of Adriatic such as the cities of Dubrovnik and Split.
Tourist Office Vela Luka +385(0)20 813 619
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
Group or private boat excursions to the islands of Mljet, Hvar and Brac are organized often during the season from Vela Luka. Private boat transfers and boat rentals can also be organized for visiting these destination and also any other place on the coast of Adriatic such as the cities of Dubrovnik and Split.
Vela Luka (island Korcula) - History
Remains of oldest inhabitants in Vela Luka have been found in Vela Spila on a hill Pinski rat. It was inhabited since 20000 years BC. Many remains of stone scrapers, knives and tools have been found from that time.
Illiryans lived in this area in 1st and 2nd millennium BC. Roman inhabitants brought culture and literacy to this area. Since 8th century, island and Vela Luka have been inhabited by Neretvans. They were fighting for centuries with Venetians for rule in this area. Modern Vela Luka started to develop in 18th century. Trade and traffic started to develop and many people inhabited Vela Luka.
Public school was founded in 1857., post office has been opened since 1885., first factory of canned fish has been built in 1898. Vela Luka became independent municipality in 1898. First chief was Tadija Tabain-Santic. Day of Municipality Vela Luka has been celebrated on 19th of March, Day of St. Joseph. During the World War II many Jews found shelter in Vela Luka. In 1948. shipyard Greben was built.
At the end of 20th century many hotels and private accommodation have been built. Agriculture and trade have been more developed, many roads and infrastructure have been built. Today Vela Luka is very important traffic, cultural, economy and tourist destination.
Illiryans lived in this area in 1st and 2nd millennium BC. Roman inhabitants brought culture and literacy to this area. Since 8th century, island and Vela Luka have been inhabited by Neretvans. They were fighting for centuries with Venetians for rule in this area. Modern Vela Luka started to develop in 18th century. Trade and traffic started to develop and many people inhabited Vela Luka.
Public school was founded in 1857., post office has been opened since 1885., first factory of canned fish has been built in 1898. Vela Luka became independent municipality in 1898. First chief was Tadija Tabain-Santic. Day of Municipality Vela Luka has been celebrated on 19th of March, Day of St. Joseph. During the World War II many Jews found shelter in Vela Luka. In 1948. shipyard Greben was built.
At the end of 20th century many hotels and private accommodation have been built. Agriculture and trade have been more developed, many roads and infrastructure have been built. Today Vela Luka is very important traffic, cultural, economy and tourist destination.
Vela Luka (island Korcula) - Interesting Facts
Island Korcula is in great location for group or private boat excursions to islands Mljet, Hvar, Brac. If you want to visit town Split or Dubrovnik you can use private boat transfers or rent a boat and have a nice private trip.
In the bay of Vela Luka there is a small island Osjak that is also called the island of love.
In the bay of Vela Luka there is a small island Osjak that is also called the island of love.
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