Things to do
Moreska sword dance
Moreska is sword dance that is being played in Korčula since 1571. Moreska is not originally dance from Korcula. It has been brought on Korcula from Spain, via Dubrovnik. Dance is performed by two groups of young men, “Moreškanti”, white ones clothed in red and black ones in a black uniform. They fight for Bula, White kings fiance, which has been kidnapped by Black king Moro. So the kings leads their men.
The first part of dance is characterized by short drama action and another strong fight between two armies. White wins, Bula has been restored to White king. Dance accompanied by blowing orchestra takes place in seven figures or “kolapa” where the pace is accelerating while the wounds of swords are getting harder and harder …
People from Korcula are very proud but also sensitive about Moreska so they use to say:”You are not a male if you can not dance Moreska.”, “If you haven`t seen Moreska you haven`t been on Korcula.”…
Sword dance Moreska is being played only in Korcula and is included in the protected immaterial cultural heritage. In Korčula during the tourist season it is performed once a week (Mondays or Thursdays) in low season and two times per week (Mondays and Thursdays) in high season.
Tickets for Moreska can be purchased online or in our office on Plokata square in Korcula on the day of performance or before.
PRICE: children up to 4 years free of charge, 4-14 years 10€ , 14 and up 20€
Town Korčula city tours
Secrets of Korcula
Walking through the streets of Korcula get to know the history and traditions of the town . If you walk alone you won t be able to discover the hidden stories written in stone symbols – so join the tour and unlock the secrets of Korcula.
Mystic Korcula
In this night tour find out about our annual celebrations. Korcula intertwined with srories about the customs of christianity ,slavic mythology and pagan festivals.
Finally you will get the answer to why is winter so cold and harsh, why does a rabbit lay eggs for Easter and why do thorns and grass grow so well in the vineyards.
Stories from ancient times will enlighten the dark streets of our town.
The siege of Korcula
In full summer 1571 Korcula was attacked by the Ottomans. The siege was stopped and the town was saved by fierce women and sudden stormy weather.
Follow the tour and from site to site relive the siege of Korcula from 1571.
Spooky fun
This evening tour will keep you awake ! In the dark corners of the town listen to the stories about witches, ghosts & the vampire from Korcula . You will get the chills but you will leave with a smile as stories from cemeteries and graveyards are full of fun !
