Welcome to Vela Luka,
island of Korcula
Vela Luka is situated in a deep picturesque bay in the west part of the island Korčula. It is the place of some 4.500 inhabitants. This beautiful place is known for its friendly hosts, Dalmatian songs, mild climate, crystal blue sea and clean fresh air.
As a developed urban centre, Vela Luka is known for ship industry, fish industry, tourism and rich culture and entertainment. Many archeologic essays, especially about the ''Big cave'' were written. The 'Big cave'' is the place situated on the hill Pinski rat, above the bay.
The Parish church of Saint Joseph is from 19th century. There is an archeological collection with findings from the Big cave, an important Neolitic locality. In the centre of Vela Luka is a modern gallery with many exhibits of famous sculpture and painters from the second half of 20th century. Among them there is one Henry Moore's sculpture, the only one is Croatia: then the numismatic collection of Irislav Dolenec and the private gallery Ana Prižmić Šege.
In the bay of Kale, there is a modern medical cure centre ''Kalos'', that bases it cures on mud bath, especially good for rheumatic illness.
Vela Luka is the place of relax, sports and fun! All the facilities you'll find in hotels ADRIA, POSEJDON, JADRAN and DALMACIJA.
Private restaurants and apartments make Vela Luka special and attractive. Above all there are precious isles Proizd and Ošjak, places where you can spend long hot summer days enjoying in little bays, beaches and crystal blue sea..
HOLIDAY IN VELA LUKA IS UNFORGETTABLE, SO WELCOME!!!
