Holy Week traditions in Korčula

During Holy week in Korčula, the three brotherhoods colourfully process through the town, with impressive costumes and religious regalia. There are three brotherhoods in the Town of Korčula: Brotherhood of All Saints, founded in 1301, the St. Rocco brotherhood, founded in 1575 and the brotherhood of St. Michael, founded in 1603. The churches and halls of the brotherhoods hold exhibits …

Korkyra Baroque Festival

The Korkyra Baroque Festival is a high profile cultural event founded in 2012 with an aim of promoting local and international musical and cultural heritage. The Festival has built a reputation with both audiences and performers as an outstanding cultural event that combines magical music with beautiful surroundings. The churches, atriums, squares, and hidden courtyards combined with the natural beauty …

Makarunada

Žrnovo is known for its tradition of the production of Žrnovski makaruni, a local homemade pasta. The dish is prepared using traditional recipes. Žrnovo hosts the performances of Moštra in July and August, and the culinary festival known as Makarunada. Handmade pasta typical of Žrnovo (cro. Žrnovski makaruni) is a unique island speciality. This is a handmade pasta made of …

Half New Year's Eve

Half New Year Celebration Carnival, a traditional fun event, carnival parade through the streets of Korčula, each year attracts a large number of guests who are having fun until the early morning hours on the streets of the town of Korčula. Join us! 20.00 Masked groups parade starts Music programme until down 21.00 Concert Gramophonix – Plokata square 21.00 DJ …

Marco Polo Challenge

Korčula triathlon – Marco Polo Challenge is an international triathlon that includes middle-distance and spring triathlons. The attractive middle distance triathlon route includes 1,9 km of swimming in the Korčula town centre, 90 km of bike covering the entire island: Korčula – Vela Luka – Smokvica – Korčula, 21 km run, Korčula – Račišće – Korčula. The event includes a …

Korkyra Baroque Festival

Korkyra Baroque Festival: “The Festival was founded in 2012. under the artistic direction of Saša Britvić and with financial support from Maša and Michael Unsworth. The aim was to present performances of early music by the finest Croatian and International artists to local inhabitants and visitors to the area. This year’s Festival presents ten thematically different programs featuring performers from …