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    • Europe 2022 - 2023
      213227
      Day 141

      Korcula, Croatia

      September 26, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      Korcula was a pleasant surprise. What was supposed to be a week of solid rain had turned into only partially cloudy and occasional rain.

      Korcula Town is most known for being the birthplace of Marco Polo. It's old town seems to be not quite as old as it appears, the stair case and "Land Gate" leading up to the rest of old town was built in the 15th century. Old Town is encircled by St. Mark's Cathedral in the center and has a number of towers along the sides. One of which now appears to be a cocktail bar.

      The history of Korcula Town and Korcula island matches many of its mainland counterparts. First settled by semi-nomadic Illyrian tribes, before being overtaken by the Greeks. According to their legends the first Greek to found a settlement here was the Trojan hero Aeneas or his friend Antenor.

      The island then became part of the Roman province of Illyricum after the Illyrian Wars which happened about 220 BC. From there it came under Byzantine rule in the 6th century, fell to "Slavic invasions" in the 7th, came under Venetian control in 998 as part of the Principality of Pagania.

      From there, it seems their rule got a bit fluid. In the 13th century, it loosely governed by the Hungarian Empire and the Republic of Genoa (that one is new). It then seemed to flip flop between Venetian and Hungarian rule. In 1806 the French conquered the island. Then the British in 1813 who then gave it back to the Austrian Empire as a result of the Congress of Vienna. In 1815 ( that's a tough two decades).

      Their history becomes a bit more familiar after that. It became part of Yugoslavia after WWI. Then had German Nazi rule during WWII becoming Yugoslavia again after WWII. After the wars of the 90s it became part of Croatia where it rests today.      Read more

    • TravelerHUGETRIP22
      1
      Day 64

      Korčula island

      July 12, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      We caught a 2 hour ferry from Dubrovnik to Korčula island. I think it was where Marco Polo was born or grew up or something. It is a beautiful island and we had the best two days there :)

      We went swimming and Sara was climbing up the ladder and the screws were loose so she fell back into the water while still holding on. It was hilarious and she was okay. We had no idea what to do with the ladder after though , that sought of thing has not been very common to happen to us. Then , not even 10 minutes I jumped on a sea urchin so I’ve been putting my foot in vinegar since being back at Sara’s Nonna’s today and yesterday. Quite an eventful swim. But the water was so so nice. Very salty too.

      We met with our two friends we’ve known since high school (but from a different schools) and we hung out with them the whole time. There is a blurry photo of us because it was a Live Photo and I had to freeze it. We all just laughed the entire trip.

      We had the longest day getting back because we read the ferry time wrong and missed it , so missed our flight and then had to get another flight (rip my savings and the hours I worked for that) and that one got delayed by 5 hours. So much went wrong that day that we could only laugh so we spent the whole day so tired and completely delirious.      Read more

    • TravelerVenice to Dubrovnik cycling
      1
      Day 16

      Vela Luka to Korcula

      October 5, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ 🌙 22 °C

      Distance: 70 km. Total elevation: 995 m

      Four fabulous climbs (I can’t believe I actually said that!). Back roads, vineyards, olive groves, turquoise bays, beaches, steep cliffs - today ticked all the boxes. A really wonderful day on the bike, lunch a winery (with tasting).

      Having cycled the length of the island we finished in the town of the same name - Korcula - at a lovely hotel on the beach - perfect for a refreshing swim!

      Pre dinner we had a really interesting tour of the old town. Due to its strategic location it was one of the important and wealthy Venetian naval settlements played a key part in controlling the maritime trade.      Read more

    • TravelerEurope
      Day 45

      Day 45

      September 30, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      After breakfast took big bag and keys to Kairos travel. Walked around had beers before sorting our bikes at trip then finding our room .welcome shot and snacks then info. 27 Germans on board and 2 other Kiwis. All instructions in German then we short version. 2pm for25km cycle around Insel Brac island. Lots of hills. Back 6.30 beers then nice dinner and wine.Read more

    • European Summer
      Day 113

      Korčula

      September 28, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

      An early start to the day as we needed pick up our rental motorcycles and make the ferry to the island Korcula. We arrived at the Hire-a-GS motorcycle office for 8:30, sign paperwork and transfer bags to the bike's storage. A got the Yamaha Tenere 700, D got the Honda Transalp 750, and J the BMW 850GSA. Upon our arrival at the ferry terminal we ended up loading the ferry late as their fuel fill took longer than expected.

      The three hours ferry ride was enjoyable, and people watching was entertaining as always; especially one crew member that did anything but his job 🤣

      Finally arrived in Vela Luka, famished as there was little of interest to eat on the boat, and no breakfast service 🍳😕. We settled on Bistro Beppo Cafe, a restaurant at the north end of the harbour. The place was waterfront, and had a quirky flair. The food was pretty good, but the homemade tortilla chips made from flour we crappy.

      After lunch, did a quick ride up the hill to a nearby lookout, then headed east, and deeper into Korcula island. We zig-zagged from coast to coast as we made our way across the island. Loved the fregrance of the pine forests and a certain honey-like scent in spots. The roads were in good condition. Some of the route was single track, but we only passed a couple cars and it felt like we had it all to ourselves! The temperature was in the mid-20s, and sunbeams not too cooking.

      Arrived at our accommodations near the city of Korcula late of the day. The sun had set by the time we had unpacked and settled in. A&J decided to walk to the old town in search of dinner, while D stayed back and relaxed. The evening was very warm and pleasant, with clear skies, and a full moon.

      We noticed a memorial on the way, and although too dark to see, looked it up later. Apparently the Croatians have a lot of memorials around to pay tribute to all the lives lost fighting wars during the 20th century starting with World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungry empire, later fascism, and finally thier independence and the end of the Yugoslavic state.

      We walked through the old town and around the Korcula fortress, settling on a restaurant near the harbour of the old fortification. It was one of the best restaurant meals we've had in the European travels!

      https://www.korculainfo.com/walls/      Read more

    • TravelerEurope
      Day 46

      Day 46

      October 1, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Boat left 6.30. Got up to see where mined limestone. Stopped for swim in bay off Korcula after some rough seas. Nice clear water and Rob did bombs off all 3 levels. Sailed to port Rasisce wherever started 32.5km cycle with 30pm up hill and 4km down. Stopped for swim and cold drink half way. Dinner in town with Pete and Karen.Read more

    • TravelerCovid trip reimagined 23
      Day 65

      Last full day in Korcula

      July 4, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ 🌩️ 27 °C

      Last day of relaxation!
      Euan and I walked into town, about 1.5 kms to get exercise, but by the time Euan was ready it was very hot!
      About 5 am would be the ideal time! Still it’s very attractive. We had a bit of a look for a jewellery shop I had wanted to visit. For a small place, it has about a dozen! I think I must have got my islands muddled up, or it has closed up. No problem, bought food from Konzume, to which we add ‘Dam you’! This is the Croatian chain, with a monopoly, especially for tourists, we suspect. Korcula now has a couple of larger supermarket The trek home wasn’t any cooler or flatter🤣
      Lunch and a swim. More people at our little beach, which is over the road from our apartment.
      Taxi and dinner booked for 6pm. No idea why Marija stipulated this hour. The restaurant belongs to her brother & sister in law and is about 5 km away in the hills surrounded by a small hamlet. Lots of gardens, small vineyards etc. the garden was looking great. Huge tomatoes, aubergines, etc. They grow all their own produce etc.
      Lucy & I had their seafood platter to share. Very nice, fish straight from the sea on the opposite coast. Korcula is only about 4ks wide and 50 kms long. Octopus very tender, prawns and sea bream etc. We were persuaded to order starters, veg, etc. I think it is called ‘up-selling’. It turned out to be our most expensive meal yet!! Home for a cuppa!      Read more

    • TravelerVon Malaysia nach Paddes
      Day 162

      🚲 Tag 22-25 Korcula und Split

      June 7, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      🏝️ Es geht weiter auf die wunderschöne Insel Korcula. Wir sind weiterhin begeistert von unserer Insel-Hopping Idee und genießen das Radeln in Kroatien ohne Verkehr und mit wunderbaren Wild-Camping Stellen direkt am Meer.

      🚲 In Split geht es für uns erst einmal wieder ans Festland. Nach einem Abendessen und entspannten Bummel durch die schöne Altstadt, fahren wir weiter Richtung Norden durch Trogir und Sibenik. Wir zelten auf Empfehlung eines netten Kroaten direkt auf einem Berg mit tollem Ausblick über die vorliegenden Inseln.

      🚿 Unsere Fahrräder bekommen die Spa Behandlung die sie nach 1.000 pannenfreien Kilometern verdient haben.

      ⛴️ Unser nächstes Ziel ist Pasman. Hier erholen wir uns 2 Tage in einer Unterkunft (nach 3.5 Wochen zelten ist die Matratze ein Traum) und feiern Geburtstag 🎂, bevor es mit Inselhopping über die nördlichen kroatischen Inseln weitergeht.      Read more

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    • TravelerKroatienreise mit Dani Stoll
      Day 16

      Korkula by bike und Fähre

      September 19, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      Wir fahren um ca 9uhr los Richtung Fähre und erwischen sie gerade noch. Auf Korkula habe ich Probleme mit der Schaltung. Nach einigem suchen merken wir, dass die Hinterachse los ist. Diese wieder angezogen und weiter gehts. Mittags halt in Lumbarda, danach schwumm im Meer und weiter fahrt nach Korkula. Hübsches Städtchen in einer Burg. Auf der Rückfahrt von einer Regenfront überrascht, zum Glück konnten wir in einem Kaffee unterstehen. Zum Znacht gibts Chiwapchichi.Read more

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    • TravelerMV Thurgau Adriatica
      Day 4

      (Slano-) Nationalpark Mjlet - Korčula

      July 16, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      Von Slano ging es nun nach Pomena. Ein Dorf, direkt beim Nationalpark Mljet. Von dort aus konnte man den Nationalpark auf eigene Faust erkunden. Es gibt die Möglichkeit zu wandern, sich ein Rad zu leihen oder aber mit dem Solarboot eine Rundfahrt über den grossen See, bis zur Klosterinsel zu machen. Eine willkommene Abkühlung im Anschluss, war ein Bad im kleinen See des Nationalparks. Weiterfahrt mit der Adriatica zur Insel Korčula. Vor Ankunft wurde ein ca. halbstündiger Badestopp im offenen Meer eingelegt, bevor man Korčula anschliessend bei einem kurzen Stadtrundgang kennenlernen und den Abend mit Zeit zur freien Verfügung ausklingen lassen konnte.Read more

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