The town of Korcula, the historical centre of the island, has a very nice location
in the Peljesac Channel.
It is also known for its outstanding cultural and historical
heritage and a long tradition in seafaring, shipbuilding and stone-masonry.
It is the birthplace of the adventurer and traveller Marco Polo. Today Korcula
is an important tourist centre.
Tourism has a years-long tradition on the island.
The first modern hotel, Korcula, was opened in 1912, in a building erected in
1871. Hotel guests have been enjoying the sunset at the hotel terrace for decades,
which is a unique experience in the early
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