Vrnik

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

It is well known for its deep stone quarries dating back from Roman times. Vrnik is worth going and visiting during the day as it has a lot of secluded small swimming spots where the 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 (now is a 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.

If you would like to stay in Vrnik

If you would like to stay on the island, check these two places which are available to let you as a holiday home:

Boutique hotel apartment – situated in the heart of the village, at the very waterfront, this is one of the best places to stay in the area – check availability here

Traditional Beach house – the beachfront cottage with traditional features and sea views – check prices here

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 (see video) or bus from Korcula to Krmaca near Lumbarda and then walk + boat

• Group of a stonemason in their stone quarry @ the island (the 1900s)
• Stonemason in quarry @ Vrnik islet (1930)
• Stone quarries – Panorama from 1917
• A Sculptor who lives on the island

Some photos of Vrnik

Village on the island

Kayaks & views on the Vrnik beach

Views from the northern shores of the pebble beach 

Spring vegetation

Seashore at the island

Beach in spring – nice colours of water and vegetation

Buffalo part of Vrnik

Kayaking near the island

Pebbles on the island

Views from the islet

Approach to the island

Postcard from the island from 1911

Vrnik island in 1938 – old black and white photo of stone hut

above photo: The island in 1917

Panoramas of Vrnik and surrounding islands

• location map
• beaches on the island
• Other Islands in Korcula Archipelago