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Korcula: A true escape amongst the warm waters of the Adriatic

Korcula: A true escape amongst the warm waters of the Adriatic

This is what Tom Marchant of METRO WORLD NEWS writes today about Korcula in his article about Croatia: Korcula – Medieval charm and one super lux retreat: People say Hvar is a secret. Well, maybe, but this one is a true secret. My insider tip: Head for the stunning island …

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Korcula among world’s most romantic, and affordable, spots to tie the knot

Korcula among world's most romantic, and affordable, spots to tie the knot

Korcula and Lesic Dimiri Palace has been featured among ’20 of the world’s most romantic, and affordable, spots to tie the knot’   – in article Weddings Abroad that was part of the travel section of

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Adriatic Petra – Korcula in Travel and Leisure Magazine

Adriatic Petra - Korcula in Travel and Leisure Magazine

Travel and Leisure writer Peter Jon Lindberg wrote an article “Croat D’Azure” about his visit to Dalmatian coast. He also visited Korcula. Here is an extract from the article which describes his impressions of Korcula in which he called it “Adriatic Petra”: KORCULA The sharp scent of pine resin mingles …

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Lesic Dimitri Palace in Korcula Old Town will welcome its first guests in June

Following four years of meticulous restoration, Lesic Dimitri Palace  in Korcula Old Town will welcome its first guests in June 2009. The five-star boutique retreat, the only elite accommodation between Dubrovnik and Hvar, will revolutionise the Croatian luxury market with its unique blend of beautifully preserved medieval history and unparalleled contemporary …

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Luka Korculanska Bay in yesterday’s Guardian

Luka Korculanska Bay in yesterday's Guardian

This is what author Jacob Polley writes in yesterday’s Guardian about his experience of visiting Korcula : Luka Korculanska bay, Korcula, Croatia I know there are things to do on the beautiful Croatian island of Korcula, but I didn’t do any of them. I spent most of my time on the …

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A tour of Ston Town Walls

A tour of Ston Town Walls

From the coming summer, visitors of Ston at Peljesac Peninsula will be offered to take a tour of  the 5.5 kilometres long Ston Town Walls that have been under renovation for the past couple of  years. The renovation was initiated by the Association for the preservation of the Dubrovnik Historical Heritage, and mainly …

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Thunderstorm over Brna (Vinacac) by Max Cremonini

Thunderstorm over Brna (Vinacac) by Max Cremonini

I just received these two beautiful photos of thunderstorm over Vinacac near Brna taken on the night of 25 of August 2006, during a very strong thunderstorm. The photos are taken by Max Cremonini from Carpi in Italy, who is regular visitor to our island. The first photo shows storm …

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Ston oysters and Zuljana beach in Europe (without the euro)

The UK daily Guardian has ranked beach in Zuljana as one among the best beaches in Croatia and Ston oysters as one among the best culinary treats. In its article Europe (without the euro)’, Guardian suggested Croatia as one of European fantastic destination’ out of  the eurozone. This is what the Guardian …

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Korcula in Mediterranean island guide

Korcula in Mediterranean island guide

Photo gallery of  22 Croatian Islands are featured in today’s Telegraph travel section. Korcula photo is taken from Mediterranean Islands book by Charles Arnold accompanied with following text: ‘Korcula : A beautiful island with fine pine forests, Korcula is best explored by car. The walled town of Korcula is magnificent with its …

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Large Korcula Panorama Photo printed in book

Large Korcula Panorama Photo printed in book

The most popular photo of Korcula – the large Korcula panorama photo, (proudly created a few years ago by me – Edita) has been recently published in a book about Porto Montenegro, an exclusive marina village located in Boka Kotorska. The photo is published in ‘Gateway to the Adriatic‘ section …

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