Banje Beach – Korcula
Beach Banje is pebble/ shingle Korcula Town beach, situated in Borak area in the vicinity of Marko Polo, Liburna and Park Hotel.
This is the oldest beach in the town (see historical photos below), very busy in the summertime, crowded with tourists as well as locals.
There are numerous cafes and restaurants nearby, so one can have some refreshment – no need to get fully dressed.
If you are based in Korcula Town, this beach is very good for small children and families. It is also good for people who are interested in doing a sailing or windsurfing course.
The beach is on the walking distance from all areas of the town, fairly sheltered from Maestral wind, but opened to Bura and Jugo/Siloko winds(see Windrose)
Banje beach is very popular with locals who live around Borak and Naselje areas, as well as among members of KPK – Korcula’s swimming and water polo club, who like to go for a swim at Banje after their training sessions at the next-door swimming pool.
- The main access to the beach is via steps from Setaliste Frana Krsinica street/promenade.
- There is no wheelchair nor pushchair access to this beach.
- Nearest public transport (bus, taxi) is on about 5 minutes walk
Photos of Banje
- Panorama of Banje Beach
- Views over Banje from East side of the Korcula Town
- Banje Beach viewed from KPK
- Popular Banje Beach in Korcula
- Buzy day on Banje Beach, Korcula
Location Map of Beach Banje:
Location coordinates: 42.956893, 17.136947
Some historical photos of Banje Beach:
Note: Below photos of Banje beach are from the period when it was founded and owned by Verzotti family from Korcula. Nowadays it is a state-owned and maintained beach with unrestricted public access.
- Arriving to Banje by Horse and Bicycle (in 1900s)
- Busy Banje beach in 1904
- Views over Banje, Korcula in 1910
- Mums and children @ Banje in 1920
- Beach Life @ Banje i 1930s
- Banje viewed from the bay (1930s)
- Quiet day at Banje (1930s)
- Views over Korcula Town and KPK pool – Banje in 1961
- Busy day at Banje in 1964
- Quiet time – Banje beach in 1970s
More info:
- other beaches in Korcula Town
- other beaches in the vicinity of Korcula Town: Lumbarda beaches, Archipelago beaches
- dog-friendly beaches
- all beaches on Korcula island
- Map of all Korcula Beaches