The lesser-known European island with stunning beaches, fewer crowds and temperatures of 31C
WHEN it comes to European islands, most people think of Mykonos in Greece, Majorca in Spain, or Capri in Italy.
But there are plenty of other lesser-known European islands that many Brits probably haven’t heard about.
Brits who visit Croatia often go on holiday to places like Dubrovnik, Split, or Zagreb, but there’s also the lesser-known island of Korčula.
The small Dalmatian island of Korčula is known for its stunning beaches, which are often free from the crowds too.
The island is set between Dubrovnik and Split, so holidaymakers will need to land at either one of those airports before arriving on the island.
British Airways and easyJet operate direct routes from London to Dubrovnik, with flights starting at £39.
From the airport, passengers will need to drive to a port and then take a ferry to get onto the island.
There are a handful of ports on the island including Prigradica, Domince, Korcula Town, and Vela Luka – with some only serving foot passengers.
Around 15,000 people live on the island, with the summer being the busiest season for tourists where numbers can increase.
The temperature only goes as low as 9C in the winter and can reach 31C in the summer.
Because of its location, the island is largely free from crowds but there are still plenty of attractions to keep tourists occupied.
There are lots of beaches on the island including Lumbarda, Banje, and Žrnovo to name a few.
But Vela Przina is the largest sandy beach on the island.
This beach is located just a few kilometres away from Lumbarda village and is surrounded by vineyards and small hills.
Korčula Town is the island’s capital, and it’s largely known as the birthplace of Marco Polo.
Holidaymakers can also enjoy a stroll through the cobblestone streets while stopping for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants.
Popular attractions include climbing St Mark’s Cathedral as well as a visit to the Abbatial Treasury, which has a collection of local artwork.
Other activities include island hopping to places like Badija, Stupe, and Vrink.
Tourists can also watch a traditional sword dance performance and sample local wines and olive oil.
If you fancy elsewhere in Europe, an island in Greece is said to be better than Mykonos.
And in the UK, there is a British island that looks just like the Caribbean.