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10 reviews of Korcula

An exotic emerald colour

If you visit the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, I recommended that you go to Korcula. If you've been to Dubrovnik before, it's best to rent a car, as there's only one bus that goes there, and it only goes once a day. From Dubrovnik you can get to Korcula in just over two hours. The roads are narrow but it will be an unforgettable trip with the Sea Dalmatian an exotic emerald colour. You'll have to go to the town of Orebic and from there, take the car ferry linking the peninsula with Korcula Orebic, where they say the traveler Marco Polo was born. In fact, you can visit the house where he was born.

Korcula is a small medieveal fishing village. The Land Gate will give you a good welcome to the historic center. Leave your travel guide to one side, and devote yourself to walking and enjoying the breeze.
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A bath under the church of St. Nicholas

Una baño bajo la iglesia de San Nicolás

Salimos de la villa medieval de Korčula hacia el oeste para ir al cercano monasterio dominico que está a las afueras, salimos al puerto deportivo, y por el muelle nos dirigimos paseando hacia el monasterio. Es impresionante la limpieza de las aguas al lado del puerto, incluso hay una pequeña playa de arena, y por el muelle han dispuesto escaleras de acceso e incluso una tabla de trampolín para que salten los niños. Al alejarnos las vistas sobre Korčula son más bellas, con el azul radiante del mar, las murallas blancas, resplandecientes al sol de la tarde, los tejados rojos, y en lo más alto la torre de la catedral, el conjunto parece un barco con su mástil. Seguimos caminando por la carretera, no hay paseo, y como hay palmeras y coches aparcados no se puede caminar bien pero enseguida vemos ya la torre del monasterio que está en una zona aislada de edificaciones, con un jardín a su alrededor que están acondicionando unos operarios, aunque es sábado por la tarde. Accedemos por el parquecillo pero llegamos a una salida al mar, así que volvemos sobre nuestros pasos y subimos de nuevo a la carretera para acceder a la entrada principal, aprovecho para hacer fotos ya que la torre del monasterio es muy fotogénica, con el mar y las montañas de Orebiç al fondo. Al regresar hacia la entrada vemos que detrás de la iglesia hay una especie de sendero y gente que se está bañando en el mar, un sitio precioso bajo la iglesia. El monasterio estaba cerrado pero la iglesia la estaban preparando para algún acto y pudimos entrar aunque la vimos muy rápidamente ya que había monjas decorándola. Por detrás del edificio hay un acceso a las rocas donde hay cuatro o cinco bañistas tomando el sol, así que no lo pensamos, bajamos, colocamos nuestras toallas y al agua, con mis zapatillas de río y mis súper-gafas de bucear. El agua está fresca pero no fría, y está limpia y transparente. Una gozada el baño con las montañas de Orebiç a un lado, el canal de mar que separa Korčula de la península de Peljesac, y asomando por encima de mi, con sus muros inmersos en el agua, la iglesia dominica, un sitio único, además con el sol poniéndose por el oeste, entre las montañas de la costa y el mar. Después del baño a reposar contemplando la puesta de sol, un último baño sobre las 8 de la tarde, pare ver el ocaso definitivo del sol y hacer fotos como loco para ver cual sale mejor.
We left the medieval village of Korula west to go to the nearby Dominican monastery which is on the edge, we left the marina and headed for the pier walking toward the monastery. It's amazing how clean the water by the harbor, there is even a small sandy beach, and by the spring arranged access stairs and even a table jump springboard for children. Moving away views on Korula are more beautiful, with radiant blue sea, the white walls, gleaming in the afternoon sun, the red roofs, and the most high tower of the cathedral, the set looks like a ship with its mast. We walked down the road, no ride, and as palm trees and parked you can not walk properly cars but then we already see the monastery tower that is in an isolated area of ​​buildings with a garden around it who are renovating workmen although it is Saturday afternoon. We enter the small park but came to a landlocked, as we turn our steps and climbed back to the road to access the main entrance, take the opportunity to take photos as the tower of the monastery is very fotognica, with sea and Orebi the mountains in the background. Returning to the entrance we see that behind the church there is a sort of path and people who baando is at sea, a beautiful place in the church. The monastery church was closed but were preparing for the event and were able to sb although we saw very quickly because nuns had decorndola. For behind the building there is an access to the rocks where there are four or five bathers sunning, so I do not think we went down, we put our towels and water, my shoes and my sper-ro snorkelling. The water is cool but not fra, and is clean and transparent. A enjoyed the bathroom with the mountains of Orebi aside, the sea channel separating Korula of the Peljesac peninsula, and hovering above me, with its walls immersed in water, the church dominica, a unique site, in addition ponindose with the sun in the west, between the mountains of the coast and sea. Bao to rest after watching the sunset, a bath last about 8pm, stop to see the final setting of the sun and take pictures like crazy to see what comes out better.
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"In search of Marco Polo"

Nuestra familia siempre al viajar...

Nuestra familia siempre al viajar prepara una historia y un objetivo a cumplir, desde dormir en una duna en Marsuga (Marruecos), o bailar en el mirador de la ciudad de Tallín (Estonia), o bucear en una gran ola en Hawai etc. El viaje se va creando desde casa, con diferentes historias medio reales, medio ficción que les vamos contando; a nuestras hijas; de esta manea intentamos que se vayan adentrando en los diferentes lugares a los cuales van a visitar. Creemos que el viajar es una forma de vida, a la vez de educación y hemos apostado por este tipo de aprendizaje significativo; por lo que nunca seremos ricos; pero recorreremos mucho mundo juntos. Con nosotros siempre nos acompaña una cámara de vídeo, un baile a realizar, una canción que nos una en ese viaje, que nos lo recuerde siempre y muchas ganas de aventura. Nuestra hijas, ahora tienen Uxue 7 y Jone 10 años; han viajado desde su nacimiento y han recorrido muchísimos países, han conocido a cientos de personas, desde Borneo, hasta Bulgaria, pasando por los Ángeles o el Campo de Refugiados del Sahara etc. Tendríamos muchos lugares o rincones especiales, cada día uno, cada lugar otro, cada país cientos, pero uno o dos, por destacar y que pueda describir a estas dos grandes y pequeñas viajeras, puede ser la Isla de Korkula en Croacia, lugar donde nació Marco Polo o el puente de Mostar en Bosnia. Los vídeos que solemos hacer en cada viaje, los van presentando ellas mismas, se han acostumbrado a estar delante de la cámara. Siempre acabamos el vídeo, como he escrito anteriormente con un baile, os dejo en este link, con esta parte final del vídeo que realizamos a los Balcanes en el cual aparece ese rincón especial como es la casa donde nació Marco Polo en la Isla de Korkula en Croacia o el salto de una migo desde el puente de Mostar dedicado a ellas dos, a su vez; dos fotos con el puente de Mostar a nuestra espalda e Irvin Zaric nuestro amigo saltador: "En busca de Marco Polo": https://vimeo.com/78144027
Our family always prepared to travel a story and a goal to meet, from sleeping on a dune in Marsuga (Morocco), or dancing on the veranda of the city of Tallinn (Estonia), or dive into a big wave in Hawaii etc. The trip is being created from home, with different means real stories, fiction means we telling you, our daughters, in this hobble try them to go deeper into the different places that they will visit. We believe that traveling is a way of life, while education and have opted for this type of meaningful learning, so you'll never be rich, but we will travel much of the world together. With us always with a video camera, to perform a dance, a song that unites us on this trip, that we would always remember and desire for adventure. Our daughters are now 7 and Jone Uxue 10 years, have traveled since birth and have toured many countries have met hundreds of people, from Borneo, to Bulgaria, to the Angels or the Sahara Refugee Camp etc. We would have many places or special places, each day one, each other, each country hundreds, but one or two, to highlight and can describe these two large and small traveling, it may be the island of Korcula in Croatia, birthplace Marco Polo or the Mostar bridge in Bosnia. The videos usually do on every trip, the van presenting themselves, have become accustomed to being in front of the camera. We always end the video, as I wrote above with a dance, I leave them here, with this final part of the video we made to the Balkans in which that special corner appears as is the house where Marco Polo on the island of Korcula was born in Croatia or a migo jump from the bridge of Mostar dedicated to two of them, in turn, two photos from Mostar bridge behind us and our friend Irvin Zaric springer: "In Search of Marco Polo" https:/ / vimeo.com/78144027
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Located within walking distance of the...

Emplazada a poca distancia de la costa...

Emplazada a poca distancia de la costa dálmata, esta isla croata es, junto a [poi=81585]Hvar[/poi], lo más parecido al paraíso. Korcula es la isla más poblada de las 1000 islas que salpican el mar Adriático. Esto posiblemente se deba a que estuvo habitada desde la prehistoria y a que formó parte activa del imperio romano y luego del veneciano. El personaje más célebre de la isla es el gran Marco Polo, quien según una versión nació allí en 1254. Korcula guarda un casco histórico magnífico. El recinto es pequeño, pero muy bien preservado y lleno de vida. A la antigua fortaleza, encaramada sobre el mar, la rodean en la actualidad varios restaurantes de pescado y pastas. Cenar allí es una pasada. Desde las mesas, saboreando el excelente vino blanco que se elabora en la isla, se ven las lucecitas tintineantes de las barcas pesqueras. Como en el resto de las islas y pueblos croatas, en Korcula puedes dormir por unos pocos euros en casas de familias. Para contactarte, dirígete a la Oficina de Turismo. Allí se encargan de encontrarte una casa acogedora y segura.
Located within walking distance of the Dalmatian coast, the Croatian island, next to Hvar, the closest thing to paradise. Korcula is the most populated island in the 1000 islands dotting the Adriatic Sea. This may be because it was inhabited since prehistoric times as active was part of the Roman Empire, then the Venetian. The most famous character of the island is the great Marco Polo, who according to one version was born there in 1254. Korcula keeps a magnificent historic. The venue is small, but very well preserved and full of life. In the old fortress, perched above the sea, the surrounding are now several fish restaurants and pastas. Dinner there is amazing. From the tables, savoring the excellent white wine that is produced on the island, you can see the twinkling lights of the fishing boats. As in the rest of the Croatian islands and towns on Korcula you can sleep for a few euros in family homes. To contact, go to the Tourist Office. They are responsible for finding you a home cozy and secure.
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birthplace of Marco Polo

casa natale di Marco Polo

Altra bellissima isola della Dalmazia. Il centro storico della città di Korcula è circondato sia dalle mura che dal mare, praticamente una piccola penisola. Su uno dei bastioni delle mura è stato ricavato un bar per aperitivi dal quale si possono godere dei bellissimi tramonti. La città è frequentata da molti turisti, molte navi da crociera si fermano in porto, perché si ritiene che Korcula abbia dato i natali a Marco Polo e si può visitare la casa. Il mare è stupendo, se si noleggia una barca ci si può spostare su alcune isolette non lontane dove il mare è ancora più azzurro...attenzione ai ricci, fanno male ;-)!!
Another beautiful island of Dalmatia. The old town of Korcula is surrounded by walls from the sea, practically a small peninsula. On one of the bastions of the walls was originally an aperitif bar from which you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets. The city is visited by many tourists, many cruise ships stop in port, because it is believed that he Korcula the birthplace of Marco Polo and you can visit the house. The sea is beautiful, if you rent a boat you can move on some islands not far away where the sea is blue ... even more attention to the curly, hurt ;-)!
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Good food and a relaxing bath

Buena comida y un baño relajante

Hicimos una ruta por Croacia,dos de los días los pasamos en la Isla de Korkula, donde además de comer pescado fresco espectacular pudimos disfrutar de la playa de Pupnastska Luka
We did a tour of Croatia, two of the days were spent on the island of Korcula, where besides eating great fresh fish we could enjoy the beach Pupnastska Luka
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Beach near Zavalatica

Spiaggia vicino Zavalatica

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Bellissima baia, molto piccola e acqua forse un pochino più fredda rispetto le altre parti dell'isola. Fondale di sabbia bianchissima, sembrava di fare il bagno in una piscina. La pineta si spinge fino al mare, un po' come per tutta l'isola. Non è molto affollata ma rientra sempre nelle spiagge forse un po' più turistiche dell'isola. Secondo me, è da vedere.
Beautiful bay, very little water and maybe a little bit colder than other parts of the island. Backdrop of white sand, seemed to swim in a pool. The pine forest reaching down to the sea, a bit 'as the entire island. It is not very crowded but always falls on the beaches perhaps a bit 'more touristy island. In my opinion, is worth seeing.
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Motorcycle trip through Croatia

Viaje en moto por Croacia

Un país con mil islas y cada una de ellas guarda encantos que le son propios.
A country with thousand islands and each keeps charms of its own.
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Inhabitants all very friendly

Cittadina storica e bella da visitare

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L'uovo di pace e relax, con spiagge tranquille e acqua limpida. Abitanti tutti molto cordiali. Si sta lontano dal turismo di massa.
The egg of peace and relaxation, with calm beaches and clear water. Historic and beautiful town to visit. Inhabitants all very friendly. You stay away from mass tourism.
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Visit this island is more advisable, one of the most beautiful of Croatia

Visitar esta isla es mas recomendable , una de las mas bonitas de Croacia

Visitar esta isla es mas recomendable , una de las mas bonitas de Croacia
Visit this island is more advisable, one of the most beautiful of Croatia
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