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ISLAND KORČULA Island of Korčula belongs to the Central Dalmatiangroup of islands. The Pelješac channel (127o) devides it from the Pelješac peninsula which together with it make an integral tourist zone. The whole region numbers 20.000 inhabitans who are mainly occupied in shipbuilding, seafaring, agriculture and tourism. Famos wines and oils originate from this region. Along the coast of Korčula there are about 50 little islands which are beautiful to see and offer excellent beaches. A very pleasant climate with approximately 3.000 sunny hours a year. Korčula has good conection with the mainland, specially by means of comfortable car-ferries and fast hydrofoil boats. Korčula is the greenest island of the Adriatic; thick forests of the beautifull pine-trees make it extremly attractive. The whole Riviera abounds in museums, galleries, and regular performances expressing rich folklore inheritance and hekd- MOREŠKA dance,KUMPANIJA and concerts of Dalmatian songs.
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