Vrnik

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VRNIK – tiny inhabited island in the Korcula archipelago, easy reached by taxi-boats from Korcula East harbour and from Lumbarda (timetables are here)

It is well known for it’s deep stone quarries dating back from Roman times. Vrnik is worth to go and visit during the day as it has a lot of secluded small swimming spots where water is so blue and clear as well as a lot of pine trees on the eastern side of the island, where one can enjoy the shade on the hot summer days.

The island is one of the favourite Sunday excursion destinations for local Korcula people.

This is the only inhabited island in Korcula Archipelago, and is the second largest island, with the village of the same name, is the site of the oldest and most famous Korcula quarry.

One can visit the 29 local quarries.

Next to the local school building (soon to become nice restaurant!) on the coast there is a church of Our Lady of Succours from 1856. In front of one of the quarries on the northern coast, there is the old church of Our Lady of Succors from 1674.

Dalmatino Holiday House – if you would like to stay in Vrnik check this house which is available to let as a holiday home
Group of stonemason in their stone quarry @ the island (1900s)
Stonemason in quarry @ Vrnik islet (1930)
Stone quarries – Panorama from 1917
Sculptor who lives at island

Only a few families today live in this picturesque village and they let rooms and apartments to tourists. Only private boats and taxi boats sail to the island. The nearest parking place for cars is just 100 meters away on the island of Korcula (at the crossroads Krmaca). Recommended transport to Vrnik: Water Taxi Boat or bus from Korcula to Krmaca near Lumbarda and then walk + boat