Can you drink the water in Korcula?
Drinking water from a faucet is safe for Croatians, whereas most European citizens only use tap water for hygiene reasons. In Croatia, only 5% of water samples produce results that warrant a ban on drinking. Residents are usually kept in the loop of any potential hazards.
Did Marco Polo live in Korcula?
Most of the historians agree that he was born in the Republic of Venice and in the city of Venice itself. Some biographers claim that Marco Polo was born in the town of Korcula on the island Korcula, which was then part of the Venetian Republic.
What type of food do they have in Croatia?
Crni rižot. Listed on nearly every Dalmatian menu, ‘black risotto’ is far more tasty than it sounds – or looks.
Was Marco Polo Croatian or Italian?
The fact that Marco Polo was Venetian is widely accepted, indeed both the Wikipedia and Encyclopaedia Britannica entries cite Venice as his birthplace.
What is Marco Polos ethnicity?
Italian
Marco Polo was born around 1254 into a prosperous merchant family in the Italian city-state of Venice. His father, Niccolò, and his uncle Maffeo had left the year before on a long-term trading expedition.
Is there an airport on Korcula?
The closest airports to Korcula are Dubrovnik and Split, where you then transfer to the island by public transport. Alternatively, ask us about private transfers from the airport direct to Korcula Island. For an up to date and complete schedule of all airliners flying to Croatia, see Visit Croatia.
Where to eat in Korčula?
West of Korčula town and just off the main road that wriggles across the island, workaday Pupnat village might seem of little interest. Yet its family-run restaurant, Konoba Mate, has a rustic simplicity that mirrors its ethos of home-made food.
What makes Korčula the most popular holiday destination in Croatia?
Today, vineyards and olive groves have replaced some of those forests, and Korčula is now one of Croatia ‘s most popular holiday destinations. Coaxed by pretty towns and idyllic coves and bays, summer visitors dine on fresh Dalmatian cuisine and sample wine from local producers.
Where is Korčula Island?
Midway between Split and Dubrovnik, Korčula island peels away from the Dalmatian coast alongside the Pelješac Peninsula. The ancient Greeks called it Black Korčula, probably after the dense pine and cypress forests that once cloaked its soft hills.
What is special about Korčula?
Korčula enchants the senses with its timeless beauty and casts an everlasting spell of wonder on those who tread upon its ancient stone.