Rich in vineyards, olive groves and small villages, and harbouring a glorious old town, the island of Korčula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island, stretching nearly 47km in length. Dense pine forests led the original Greek settlers to call the island Korkyra Melaina (Black Corfu).

Korčula’s towers and remaining city walls look particularly striking when approached from the sea, their presence warning pirates the town would be no…

Korčula Town Museum. Korčula Island. Occupying the 16th-century Gabriellis Palace, this museum traces the history and culture of Korčula throughout the ages. Displays cover stonemasonry,…

Korčula’s towers and remaining city walls look particularly striking when approached from the sea, their presence warning pirates the town would be no…

Built in 1483, this conical tower protected the harbour and the Governor's Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall.

Built in 1483, this conical tower protected the harbour and the Governor's Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall.

Korčula’s towers and remaining city walls look particularly striking when approached from the sea, their presence warning pirates the town would be no…

Korčula’s towers and remaining city walls look particularly striking when approached from the sea, their presence warning pirates the town would be no…

Built in 1483, this conical tower protected the harbour and the Governor's Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall.

Korčula’s towers and remaining city walls look particularly striking when approached from the sea, their presence warning pirates the town would be no pushover. Originally these defences would have been even more foreboding, forming a complete stone barrier against invaders that consisted of 12 towers and 20m-high walls.