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The island of Korcula lies about 100km northwest of Dubrovnik a mile offshore from the mainland Peljesac peninsula (the transfer by bus from Dubrovnik Airport took 2 and half hours due to winding cliff top roads). As we drove along the peninsula we noticed a great many grape vines growing. This area of the dalmatian coast is famous for its exotic wines. Trying as many varieties as possible became a major theme of our trip.

We passed through the remarkable walls of Ston where the salt is still harvested in pans dating back to Roman times. From Orebic on the peninsula (where there are some nice sandy beaches) a local ferry crosses to Korcula Town.

It can get really hot here in summer, but cooling breezes from the mountains regularly cool things down to very comfortable temperatures. The sea stays cold tll late summer, being cooled by mountain streams.

The Cathedral of St Mark in the main square is excellent. Other than that, shopping for niknacks and people watching are the main activities.

Where to eat in Korcula Town Ah, yes, the important question goes last. The great news is that Korcula has some great restaurants (konobas) such as Gradski Podrum (the city cellar) at the top of the main gate steps which does excellent local dishes, the Marco Polo is known for for risotto while the recently opened Marinas is getting excellent reviews.

We found it pays to ask the chef what they would like to cook. You often get something exciting and it breaks the ice. On more than one occassion we were kept at a restaurant till the early hours because they would not let us go before we had tried yet one more free glass of 'something special'. The people are just like that. they want to have a good time and want their guests to have a good time too.