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Korčula in 4k
Korčula enchants the senses with its timeless beauty and casts an everlasting spell of wonder on those who tread upon its ancient stone.
The Moreška sword dance in Korčula town, as well as the sword dances of Kumpanija and Moštra in Čara, Pupnat and Žrnovo are as much rooted in the history and soul of the island, as are the brotherhoods which bind the community.
Immerse yourself in Korčula's narrow walkways and discover beautifully adorned palaces and elegant houses; while in the evening, follow the fading light to reveal a glorious Adriatic sunset.

Top 5 things to see and do in Korčula:
5. Lumbarda sandy beach (Vela Pržina beach): the most popular beach on Korčula, Vela pržina translated into English means great sandy beach. The beach can be found on the southern side of the eastern cape of Korčula and is the most crowded beach on Korčula.
4. Dupin Dive Centre Koručula: experience the breath-taking beauty of the Korčula marine life. Dive around the wrecks of Boca and Garda as well as the beautiful cavern on the south side of the island. For more info, visit their official website:
3. Marco Polo exhibition: Watch Marko Polo embark on a journey from Korčula, see him in a desert caravan, follow him to the palace of the famous Mongolian emperor Kublai Khan in one of the seven exhibition halls bringing to life his adventures with outstanding set design and realistic figures.
2. Wineries in Korčula: you have to enjoy the autochtonous white wine native do Dalmatia and Korčula. Take our word for it, you won't regret it.

1. City sword dance - Moreška: Performed only by males from Korčula town families, the mock battle dance with each soldier holding two swords is traditionally performed on July 29 (St. Theodore's Day) and weekly during the summer. Documentation shows that the Moreška sword dance has been performed in Korčula since at least the 17th century, but the dance may be older, since double swords were known sword technique in the 16th century.
Dramatic dialogue sets the context for the Red and Black armies to battle for return of Bula, who was abducted by the Moro (Arab) King. Clashing and sparking swords in seven battles end with the bula being freed from her chains and returned to her beloved Osman (Turkish) King.

Historically, the accompaniment for Moreška was based on the musical fashion of its time, since the city of Korčula was in accord with European cultural trends. Today a brass band plays a 20th century arrangement composed by Krsto Odak.

Consider this video a preview of everything Korčula has to offer! For best experience you'll have to visit it yourself ;)

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Croatia Scuba Diving - Dive 2 (Somewhere on Korcula)

With the good people at the Dupin Dive Centre, this dive had wonderful topography. If the picture goes blank, don't panic I found a hat which briefly obscured the lense. (I took the camera off my head then spent the last ten to fifteen minutes of the dive wearing said hat for comedic effect.)