Korčula, Korčula, an Island on which shipbuildind and stonemasonry have always played an important role, was inhabited as far back as the early Stone Age.
At the thime when the Greeks founded their colonies on the Island of Korčula (3rd and 4th century B.C.), they called the island Korkyra Melania (Black Korčula), due to its vast, dense forests. It may be of interest to note that the great explorer, Marko Polo, is said to have been born here. Tourist towns: Korčula, Lumbarda, Zavalatica, Brna, Prižba, Vela Luka

Events: Korčula: Marko Polo Festival (June); Marco Polo Happening (September); Return of Marco Polo (last week in May); Festival of Sword Dancing (Moreška – traditional folk manifestation) (June – August)
Lumbarda: Folklore and Fishermen`s Evenings (June – August).