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Vela Luka
Vela Luka is a town and municipality of Dubrovnik-Neretva County in western Croatia. Vela Luka is located on the western side of the island of Korcula at the bottom of a sharply cut and wide bay indented by many coves.
Population
According to the 2001 census, Vela Luka has population of 4,380.
Croats make up apsolute majority with 97.58% of the population and are the only autochtonous nationality.
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It has an average of over 2500 hours of sunny weather annually, and is the second largest place in size on the Adriatic islands. The diversity and richnees of the culture inheritance of Vela Luka can be seen in the exceptional museums and galleries that are located in the Center for Culture in the centre of the town. The premises of the Center are located in the building that was built for school needs in the second half of the 19th century, so that building has historical significance.
Vela Luka has many archeological and architectual points of interest. On the south slope of the hill Pinski rat there is an extraordinary archaelogical site Vela Spila, one of the most important prehistoric cave dwellings in Europe.
Vela Spila provides a picture of life on the Mediterranean twenty thousand years ago. The cave's interior measures approximately 1500 sq. meters located several hundred meters above the beautiful Vela Luka Bay. Another panoramic view of the area can been seen from Hum Hill and the Forteca, an Austro-Hungarian fortress built in 19th century.
The building is located near the Parish Church of St. Joseph, so together they create a magnificent architectonic/urbanism structure and offer a typical Mediterranean spirit. The museum /gallery is decorated with mosaics made in 1968 when the International Artist Meeting of painters was held in Vela Luka.
The following is presented in the musseum and the gallery. The Archeological Collection of finds from the historical locality of the Big Cave and antique funds (ceramic dishes, animal and human bones, antique amphora)The International Art Collection of drawings, graphic arts, and smaller statues from native artists (Murtic, Picelj, Ujevic) and foreign artists (Soto, Hayer, Messagier),Two sculpture of Henry Moore,A Collection of ship models by Nedo Gugic,The Ethnographic Collection of objects from El Shatt,Folk costumes from Vela Luka.
The island of Korcula is known for its numerous chivalrous tournament unions, that are engaged and during different occasions perform old chivalrous tournaments with swords.
Thanks to the members of the Initial council, the hardworking and persisting practise of about twenty young men and husbands of Vela Luka, on March 19th 2001, on the feast of St. Joseph, that is celebrated as the day of the community of Vela Luka as well, exactly after 75 years, the tournament “Kumpanija” of Vela Luka was solemnly performed again. Besides the already mentioned renewal performance of the F.D. “Kumpanija”, it took part in: On July 4th on the international festival of chivalrous tournaments in Korčula,On September 2nd on the September Sunday events in Dubrovnik,Under the organisation of the town council of Alicante and the...
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Hotels in Vela Luka
 | Hotel Donat  |
Score 6.925 from 15 reviews | | Majstora Radovana 7 |  |
| The Hotel Donat has 240 renovated rooms. These have standard furnishing with a shower/WC, telephone, air-conditioning, sat. TV and an integrated radio. The rooms mostly have a balcony from where you have a wonderful view of the crystal-clear sea. ... more | | |
 | Apartmani Vilma  |
Score 8.05 from 27 reviews | | Ulica XII/6 |  |
| You will find our comfortable apartments Vilma at the beginning of Sukošan which is a small tourist settlement with the biggest ACI yacht marina on the Adriatic coast.
From the centre of the town Zadar, it is a 10 km drive to the south and we are 150 metres from the sea. We also offer bike rental and organise trips to the National Park Kornati, Krka, Plitvice, Paklenica, Etno village, Pakovo selo, Village Fair in the city of Benkovac, Donkey farm, Rafting on river Zrmanja, sightseeing in the town of Zadar and the old city of Nin. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Porto  |
Score 8.05 from 13 reviews | | N. Jurišića 2 |  |
| The hotel has a vast parking lot, conference rooms, fast internet access (MAX-ADSL) and a fax service.
Full board service only with previous arrangement.
A laundry and ironing service is available (price list available at the reception desk).
Children up to the age of 12 pay no tax. 12 - 18 year olds pay 50% of the tax.
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 | Pansion Vista  |
Score 6.875 from 23 reviews | | Krešimirova Obala 98, Diklo |  |
| Water sports and a bike rental are available as well. If you wish to venture further afield, we offer car rental and will provide you with a packed lunch. ... more | | |
 | Apartments Vesna  |
Score 7.25 from 2 reviews | | XIII Ulica 66 |  |
| The apartments are just 60 metres away from a gravel beach. There is also a sand beach ideal for swimming safely with small children. The apartment includes a satellite TV, a toilet with shower, a kitchen with all its cooking elements and a big refrigerator. The kitchen leads out to the big balcony on which you can enjoy your meal. The usage of a barbecue is also allowed. There is also a private car park and boat mooring. ... more | | |
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| Island of Korcula Tour from Dubrovnik |
11 hours |
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Marco Polo belongs to the heritage of the whole world! Other explorers before him have changed the world's idea of geography, however, Marco Polo changed its history... and Korcula is his hometown!
The island of Korcula undoubtedly holds a very privileged position among the Croatian islands. Here on this island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. Since the native people of Korcula have always worked as stonemasons, shipbuilders and seafarers their works can be found all over the world. Yet, they have managed to save the best examples for their own city of Korcula.
We invite you to experience the narrow streets, beautiful churches and magnificent palaces of one of the best-preserved Medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Our walking tour around the town will take you to the Cathedral, the City Museum and the Bishop's Palace. After the sightseeing tour, there is free time for lunch or swimming.
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| Dubrovnik Airport Arrival Transfer |
30 - 180 minutes |
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Travel from Dubrovnik Airport to the town of Dubrovnik, Orebic or Korcula. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a shared transfer.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
- Arrival Flight Number
- Arrival Time
- Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off)
- Hotel Address
Don't forget to book your return transfer here!
Dubrovnik Airport Departure Transfer
Product Code: 2562DBVHTLAPT
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| Dubrovnik Airport Departure Transfer |
30 - 180 minutes |
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Travel to Dubrovnik Airport from the town of Dubrovnik, Orebic or Korcula. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a shared transfer.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
- Departure Flight Number
- Departure Time
- Hotel Name (where you would like to be picked up from)
- Hotel Address
Don't forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer here!
Dubrovnik Airport Arrival Transfer
Product Code: 2562DBVAPTHTL
Click here for more information and Booking Details
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