Korčula is famed fot its history and splender and for being the home of Marco Polo. It is another of Croatia’s beautiful and historic islands.
The island is reached with a stunning 90-min journey along the coast, travelling through Tresteno and its arboretum, turning left at Ston and its castle and mussel beds. A quick lunch on the beach, mussels of course! Continuing on the peninsular you head towards Orebić, where you park and take the ferry to Korčula, if you go across as a pedestrian ( 10KN, last time we were there ). Unless you plan to drive around the island or stay the night, going over for an hour or two is great.
Korčula is a wonderful old town, steeped in history. The bell tower of the church is worth a visit, for 3€ and good views from the top. There are lots of shops and restaurants and narrow streets to wander round.
Orebić itself is a small holiday resort and has a lovely promenade to stroll on with beach bars and restaurants. The sea around Orebić and Korčula attracts strong winds and so there is plenty of wind surfing and yachting.