Korčula Island
Korčula is a Dalmatian island with a walled old town, the Moreška sword dance and quiet coves, suited to a slow trip on foot.
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Korčula is an island in southern Dalmatia, on Croatia's Adriatic coast. Its old town sits on a peninsula inside medieval walls, with narrow stone streets and a cathedral on the main square. The island is known for the Moreška, a sword dance with a long local history, and for its wines, including white Pošip and red Plavac Mali. Inland, the hills are green with pine and vineyards, and Lumbarda has quiet coves.
A slow trip suits the island best, built around walks in the old town, swims from quiet coves and wine tastings. Plan at least three nights to see the old town in the evening and spend a day by the coast. Late spring to early autumn is the season when the sea is warm enough for swimming. Try Pošip with local fish in the konobas.
Korčula Island in five
- Pick the boat that matches where you startFrom Split, Krilo lists a catamaran via Hvar and Jadrolinija runs a ferry that lands at Vela Luka, far from the old town. From the Pelješac peninsula, a short Jadrolinija ferry links Orebić and Dominče.How to get to Korčula
- Book a Moreška evening earlyThe tourist board lists Moreška sword-dance shows on selected 2026 evenings at 9 pm in the Summer Theatre, with adult tickets at 20 EUR. Dates are limited, so choose your nights around the calendar.Moreška calendar
- Choose Korčula Town, Lumbarda or Vela LukaKorčula Town suits walkers, Lumbarda suits beach days and Vela Luka suits cyclists and ferry arrivals. Orebić on the mainland is the base for drivers from Dubrovnik.Where to stay on Korčula
- Leave by sea toward Mljet and DubrovnikKrilo lists one catamaran route that runs Split, Brač (Milna), Hvar, Korčula, Mljet (Pomena) and Dubrovnik. It lets you add Mljet National Park instead of doubling back.Mljet Island
- Go in May, June or SeptemberThe lanes of the old town fill in July and August. Late spring and early autumn keep the sea warm with room to walk the walls, and Moreška still runs until mid October in the 2026 listing.
Things to do in Korčula Island
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Need to know
- Airport
- None on the island; Dubrovnik (DBV) or Split (SPU)
- Getting there
- Catamaran or ferry from Split, ferry from Orebić, catamaran from Dubrovnik
- Getting around
- Buses link the main towns; car, scooter or bike for coves
- Best base
- Korčula Town for walking; Lumbarda for beaches
- Time needed
- 2–4 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh11°Low7°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Cool, showersMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 116 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°Spring, few boatsAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, few boats
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Warm, calmMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 107 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm sea, MoreškaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, Moreška
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hot, busiestJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busiest
- AugustClear5 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low24°Hot, busiestAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, busiest
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm sea, quieterSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, quieter
- OctoberClear9 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Mild, Moreška endsOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, Moreška ends
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh17°Low13°Wet, quietNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Mild, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 145 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Korčula, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Korčula Island
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 49%
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Korčula Island
09:48 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°10°100%Monday: Rain. High 16°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue16°13°20%Tuesday: Rain. High 16°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Wed15°11°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu15°11°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri15°10°5%Friday: Clear. High 15°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sat14°9°14%Saturday: Rain. High 14°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sun14°11°29%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 29%.
Updated 06:12 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- MaySudamjaSplit, a day trip
- Jul–AugDubrovnik Summer FestivalDubrovnik, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Mljet National Parkby catamaran or boat tourTwo saltwater lakes and a monastery islet, best with a night on the island.Read the guide
- Lumbardaa short drive, bike ride or busSandy coves and Grk vineyards on the island's eastern tip.
- Orebić and Pelješacshort ferry crossingMainland coast and wine country across the channel from Dominče.Read the guide
Before you go to Korčula Island
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Rules for Korčula Island, checked
- Moreška 2026: Summer Theatre, 9 pm on listed dates; adults 20 EUR, ages 4 to 14 10 EUR, under 3 free; tickets at the door, in agencies or online.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Jadrolinija line 604 Split–Vela Luka is about three hours; a ticket also reserves a place on the chosen departure.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Jadrolinija line 634 Orebić–Dominče: the ticket is not tied to one sailing, and works on any departure on the printed date.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Korčula Island FAQ
How do I get from Split to Korčula?
Take Krilo's catamaran via Hvar, which lists about 2 h 30 min to Korčula Town, or Jadrolinija's ferry to Vela Luka, about three hours on its line page. Vela Luka is on the western end, so plan a transfer to the old town.
Is Korčula worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a walled medieval town, sword-dance evenings and swimming coves without Hvar's nightlife. It rewards two to four days. Day visitors see the old town but miss the quiet evenings.
Where should I stay on Korčula?
Korčula Town for sights and dinners on foot, Lumbarda for beaches and vineyards, Vela Luka if you arrive by the Split ferry and want trails. Orebić on the mainland suits drivers coming from Dubrovnik.
When is the Moreška sword dance?
The tourist board lists 2026 shows on selected evenings from late April to mid October, at 9 pm in the Summer Theatre. Adults pay 20 EUR and children 4 to 14 pay 10 EUR. Check the calendar and book for your nights.
Do I need a car on Korčula?
Not to stay in the old town. A car, scooter or bike helps for Lumbarda's coves, wineries and the interior villages, since buses do not reach every cove. In July and August, book rentals early.