According to Ministry of the Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development of Croatia, the beach on small Proizd island situated in the near vicinity of Vela Luka , at the western coast of Island of Korcula, has been pronounced the best beach in Croatia in 2007.

The company “Samoborka” from Samobor (a small place?near Zagreb?),?has become the new, 80% owner, ?of hotel company “Hum” from Vela Luka.?