DUBROVNIK

Korculans travel to Dubrovnik very often: the main hospital that cover the area is in Dubrovnik, so among other things, it is very likely that most of Korculans are actually born in Dubrovnik. Although, there are lot of us that were born here, on the Island, usually due to urgency of the delivery of simple courage of our mothers and their determination not to bother to go anywhere...

Another reason why Korculans know Dubrovnik is because a lot of us where attending a college or university there as there is no university on Korcula Island. Usually, in Dubrovnik people study music, medicine, economics, tourism or management. I also done my degree in economics in Dubrovnik (click to visit my old uni website) so I lived in Dubrovnik for four years as a student. That 4 years gave me plenty of time to explore Dubrovnik and it's surroundings..

We also travel to Dubrovnik every time we have to fly from it's airport (we don't have ours yet - but are promissed to get one eventully near Smokvica). Dubrovnik airport is about 150 km away from Korcula Town. It takes about good 2 hrs to drive to the Airport bearing in mind that one has to take ferry to cross from Korcula Town to Orebic on Peljesac Pennsula.

Presently, there is a regular bus service at least once a day from Korcula to Dubrovnik and back. It leaves Korcula daily early morning (around 6.45 am) and arrives in Dubrovnik around 9.30 am. In the afternoon, at about 3pm, the same bus leaves from Dubrovnik and arrives at Korcula at about 6.30 pm. In the summer months (and sometimes even later/earlier - subject to Bus company's moods) there are two daily services to Dubrovnik and back - the morning one and afternoon one. The afternoon bus leaves Korcula about 4pm to arrive in Dubrovnik at 7 pm. The same bus then rides back to Korcula following morning around 9am. So , if you are lucky, you might even have a chance to choose between these two buses :-) Also, there are ferries that sail to / from Dubrovnik - check out ferry page, where all updates about ferries are available. Read about bus from Dubrovnik to Korcula and Ferries from Dubrovnik to Korcula

Hotels in Dubrovnik:

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• Hotel Dubrovnik Palace ★★★★
  "The Hotel Dubrovnik Palace can be found surrounded by pine woods and the clear sea on the beautiful Lapad peninsula, a few minutes' bus ride from Dubrovnik's Old Town." Prices from €91 - Number of rooms: 308 - Check Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Dubrovnik availability
• Hotel Excelsior ★★★★★
  "Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of the historic old town of Dubrovnik, this internationally renowned 5-star hotel is a local landmark and an oasis of luxury and style." Prices from €106 - Number of rooms: 158 - Check Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik availability
• Hotel Vis ★★★☆☆
  "The charming and comfortable Hotel Vis in Dubrovnik is an ideal choice for those who like to relax on the beach, as it is located directly on the stunning blue water of the Adriatic Sea." Prices from €45 - Number of rooms: 158 - Check Hotel Vis, Dubrovnik availability
• Hotel Lapad ★★★★☆
  "Awarded for being one of the 30 most charming hotels in Europe, perfectly located on Dubrovnik's Lapad Peninsula, Hotel Lapad features a superb pool surrounded by a terrace." Prices from €55 - Number of rooms: 163 - Check Hotel Lapad, Dubrovnik availability
• Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik ★★★★★
  "Situated on a spectacular cliff above Miramare Bay and offering magnificent sea views from all rooms, the Bellevue Dubrovnik is only 800 metres away from the Old Town." Prices from €101 - Number of rooms: 93 - Check Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik availability

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Latest news from Dubrovnik:

Dubrovnik Tourist Board unveils new logo
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Wizz Air flights to Dubrovnik and Split from London Luton
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Find-Croatia.com admin in Dubrovnik yesterday
Find-Croatia.com admin in Dubrovnik yesterday

Dubrovnik Cable Car
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How to get from Dubrovnik to Korcula
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Construction of Dubrovnik to Peljesac section of motorway starts
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Cute Easyjet advert for flights to Dubrovnik
This cute Easyjet banner that includes advert for flights to Dubrovnik is presently flashing around the net. I find these little heart shaped air-bubbles very relaxing while sea horses with sun glases are soooo coooool . Great to meditate on topic of last summer’s happiness. Click to see even larger version here

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