Day 3 Dubrovnik to Korcula

Korcula, pronounced  Kor-chula, as we soon learned though had difficulty incorporating into our vocabulary.

We vacated our apartment in Dubrovnik at 10:00 but our ferry didn’t depart until 2:15 PM so we spent the time near the ferry terminal enjoying the activity at the port side until departure time. The ferry ride to Korcula was just over two hours and we both seemed to doze throughout the trip as there was little to see. Our ferry was a catamaran and made the 90 km trip cruising at 45 kph.

This all changed drastically as we arrived at Korcula. We were met by Filip who walked us to our studio apartment which was about a four-minute walk from the port. He explained what we might want to check out while on the island and introduced us to our residence in an alley just off the port.

As soon as we were settled, we set out to explore. What a piece of heaven! The Old Town with its old walls and alleys and walkways each provides opportunities to engage us with Oohs and Aahs and wishes that we would have booked to stay here for a longer period. This is indeed a place to explore and of which we can marvel at each twist and turn.  There’s a relaxed atmosphere here that is associated with ‘island life’.  The island has a considerable history and was once visited by Marco Polo. The locals suggest he was born here!

We found, just outside our apartment, in our alley, a restaurant that served lamb shanks with mashed potatoes. Yes, we both ordered it, and it did not disappoint! The local white wine was also quite palatable.

As we wandered the alleys and corridors, we did finally come across the famous church, St Mark’s cathedral, which Kathy and Eloise visited. It was not as large or ornate as expected. We also visited the gallery owned by our landlord which has an amazing assortment of original art and trinkets that entices one to buy.

Tomorrow the forecast is not favourable but we are hopeful we will be able to continue exploring this unique treasure of Korcula we have discovered!

Leaving Dubrovnik - our ferry

The marina in Korcula

Our first look at the beginning of Old Town

Architectural features in our alley

Starting our tour around the exterior of Old Town - lush and green

Skirting Old Town -  amazing old trees and restaurants everywhere

A tiny beach bordering Old Town

St. Mark's Cathedral

Old Town scene- small cafe

Flagpole and narrow street near the Cathedral

Accessing Old Town via the narrow street and 'stairs'

Architectural features in Old Town

The narrow alleys of Old Town

The narrow alleys of Old Town

Exiting Old Town and approaching the marina

Our group at dinner