As the sixth largest Croatian island, Korčula has a lot to offer. Everyone will find something for themselves; there are great hiking and cycling trails for adventurists, beautiful scenery for nature lovers, landscapes varying from olive groves to pine forests, crystal clear sea as everyone’s favourite aspect of Korčula and much more.

We’ll cover some of the best things to do on Korčula in this article; for more detailed lists of nature activities or cultural sights, see some of our other articles. Also, keep in mind that there’s so much more to discover and we couldn’t possibly list all of the great things Korčula offers.

Walk among the deer on Badija island
This one is probably the most famous activity on Korčula, or to be precise, near Korčula. Badija is a small island next to Korčula which is home to a beautiful Franciscan monastery. As you might know, monasteries always have beautiful gardens and arboretums which is true for this one too.

However, the main attraction on Badija island are the deer which were introduced in 1958. and since then, have established a stable population. They aren’t really afraid of people so you might even get to come close to them. Anyhow, visiting Badija is a unique experience you shouldn’t skip when vacationing on Korčula.

Travel back in time on a wine tour
We’ve already mentioned that Korčula is sometimes called “the island of wine” due to its long-standing tradition of viniculture and a few autochthonous wines Pošip and Grk. Aside from these special sorts, the people of Korčula grow a lot of other wine sorts and are proud of their tradition.

Because of this, it’d be a great idea to go on one of the tours starting in Korčula town on which you’ll visit local wineries and hear stories about their history and the whole process of winemaking while also tasting some of the local wines. You could also visit some of the oil mills if you’d like to taste their world-famous olive oil.

Discover the old town
Korčula’s old town core is one of the best preserved on the Adriatic Coast. Due to this, you can truly get a feeling of what it was like to live here in ancient times. The town and the island have a rich history so there’s a lot of material to discover. However, we won’t go into much detail on the cultural aspect in this article, but you can read all about it in our list of best cultural sights.

Visit some of the traditional festivals
People of Korčula still have a strong love for their traditions and culture which is why they keep alive some of the great historical aspects of their culture. Because of this, there are festivals like the Korkyra Baroque Festival which gathers baroque musicians and artists from all over the world. This festival holds place in various beautiful settings throughout Korčula and Pelješac and is known for its high standard.

Love for tradition on Korčula is evident in their relationship with food. For a few years now, there’s been a food and wine festival called Korčulanske Pjatance taking place in spring and autumn. Here you’ll get a taste of traditional food from some of the best restaurants on Korčula and get an authentic experience.

Endless options
There are many more activities aside from these – you’ll stumble on different events in the summer which will delight you and make you want to come back. There’s always something to do and see on Korčula, you just have to explore it.