Korcula Holidays

Rumoured as Marco Polo's birthplace, Korcula's one of the prettiest islands in Croatia. Whether you want to hike its steep hillsides, mountain bike past olive groves or hunt down the perfect hidden beach, it's the ideal destination for the active explorer.

Nicknamed 'Little Dubrovnik', Korcula Town's bursting with history and Medieval charm. Revelin Tower, the old gate into the town, is just a taster of the many monuments preserved within the walls. Photo-worthy examples include the 15th-century St Mark's Cathedral – its bell tower's easy to spot above the orange-topped buildings.

Don't miss the chance to scuba dive off Vela Luka on Korcula's west coast, one of the most fascinating underwater spots in the Mediterranean. Don your flippers to check out subterranean caves and swim next to seahorses, or dive deeper to look for old shipwrecks. If you're after a sunbathe instead of a swim, try out the little pebbly bays of Zrnovska Banja and Vrobvica, or the sunlounger-heavy sands of Plaza Przina.

With hillsides of olive groves and an abundant sea, Korcula really shines when it comes to locally sourced ingredients. The restaurants here are famous for specialities like octopus carpaccio and perfectly prepped veggies. Wash it all down with a glass of Plavac Mali, a punchy regional wine made from blue grapes.