Korcula : Profile

Location

Reputed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, this is a very attractive, medieval town. It is on the southern end of the island of the same name. The island being the largest, forested island in the Adriatic.

Position 42°57.8'N, 17°08.4'E. (town)

Clearance

Port of Entry open all year.

Harbour Master
Korčula
Tel:+385 020/711-178, VHF Channel 10 and 16

Port Authority Korcula
VHF Channel 17, 16, 12, 9

Docking

Korcula Town
The usual berths here are in the ACI marina, which lies in a small cove, east of the town. It is protected by a breakwater on the northern side. This is often full and it is worth reserving a berth in advance.

When the town marina is full, yachts are directed to the outside of the breakwater. This is exposed and it may be worth moving elsewhere.

An alternative is the quay near the Harbour Master's office, or on the west side of the town. Yachts that anchor in the bay near the town still get charged. In 2011 fees were approx. 40 Euros a night.

Other Ports/Anchorages on Korcula Island
There are several more locations for mooring and anchoring around this attractive island:

Anchor by the Missionary (42 57.1N 17 09.7E) for free. Dinghy about a mile to Korcula town.
Vela Luka - on the northern end; a busy harbour with all facilities.
Brna - in the middle of the south coast; a relaxing, quiet harbour with some facilities.
Zavalatica - about 5nm E of Brna; a small harbour rapidly becoming a tourist centre.
Luka Racisce - this little harbour is on the east side of the island, 5.5nm west of Korcula town. Some facilities.

Last updated August 2011.

ACI Marina, Korcula
HR-20260 Korcula, Croatia
Tel:+385 20 711-661 , Fax:+385 20 711-748, VHF Channel 17
m.korcula@aci-club.hr
Position - 42°57,6’ N 17°08,4’ E
Open all year. Max depth 8m. Services, workshop, 10ton crane and slipway. Currency exchange office, restaurant, toilets and showers, laundry service, grocery shop.

Harbour Master [see above]

Lina Lumbarda
Korcula, Croatia
Tel:+385 20 712 380, Fax:+385 20 712 155
Quiet marina between Lumbarda and Korcula (archipelago of little islands) Open all year. 150 wet berths (40 for visitors) Max depth 8m.

Marina Lumbarda
20263 Lumbarda
Tel:+385 020 71 24 89, Fax:+385 020 71 24 79
lucica-lumbarda@du.t-com.hr
Position 42°55.50' N - 17°10.60' E The marina is open year round. It is located in the cove Lumbarda on the easternmost point of the island of Korcula not far from the town of Korcula.
There are 90 berths. The marina is protected from all winds by a breakwater. Facilities include water and electricity hook ups. The marina has a slipway.

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