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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.)
Dubrovnik diving island st. Andrija
Sveti Andrija je otočić iz skupine Elafitskih otoka, udaljen od Dubrovnika 6 Nm, Koločepa 3 Nm, Lopuda 2 Nm, a od Šipana 4 Nm. Površina otočića je 53757 m2, dužina 475 m a najveća širina 130 m. Obala mu je 1130 m duga. Središte otočića se nalazi na koordinatama 42° 38' 8 N 17° 57' 3 E. Najveća visina otočića je 57 m.
Obala otočića je kamenita, kao i podmorje. Na njegovom zapadnom dijelu raste borova šuma i razno mediteransko raslinje. Ostatak otoka nema šume, nego samo grmoliko bilje, a tu je i stanište raznih vrsta ptica, te je proglašen ornitološkim rezervatom. Prvi stanovnici Svetog Andrije su bili benediktinci, za koje je dubrovačka obitelj Crijević izgradila samostan i crkvu. U samostan se dolazilo mahom po kazni Dubrovačke Republike, jer je bio izoliran i nepristupačan. Neko je vrijeme otočić bio karantena za stanovnike Lopuda. U potresu 1667. samostan je uništen i nikada poslije nije obnovljen. O izgledu samostana se zna tek ponešto, jer se izvorni nacrti čuvaju u britanskom muzeju. Obnova zgrada na Sv. Andriji započinje 1872. godine kada se po odluci Austro-Ugarske vlade, ovdje počeo graditi svjetionik. Izgrađena je jednokatna zgrada, koja u sredini ima kulu. Sama zgrada je površine 210 m2, a na kuli je ugrađen svjetionik. Svjetlo je na 69 m iznad mora i vidljivo je na 24 Nm, što je jedno od najjačih na Jadranu. Gradnja svjetionika je dovršena 1873. godine.
Legenda vezana uz Sv. Andriju
Ova legenda ima svoju potvrdu u dokumentu iz 1483. godine, koji se čuva u dubrovačkom arhivu.
To je priča o Mari, koja je živjela na Lopudu s trojicom braće ribara. Mare je imala prijateljicu Cvijetu čiji brat Niko je bio zainteresiran za Maru. Jedne noći su braća iz olujnog mora spasila žrtvu brodoloma, mladoga gospara Ivana, sina jednog od utjecajnijih vlastelina iz Dubrovnika. Mare ga je njegovala i između dvoje mladih se rodila ljubav. Međutim, to je bilo nespojivo; on vlastelin i ona – obična seljanka. Kako Ivan nije mogao kod oca isposlovati pristanak, ostavi svjetovni život i ode u samostan na Svetog Andriju. Mare je to saznala i otišla do otočića. Ponavljala je svoje odlaske sve češće, ponekad i plivajući s Lopuda. S izmakom ljeta, dan je postajao sve kraći i Sveti Andrija se nije više dobro vidio. Da bi Mare mogla naći Ivana, dogovore se da će on zapaliti fenjer na stijeni i da će čekati Maru, koja će plivati po signalu. Niko i braća su doznali za sve ovo i odlučili su se na osvetu. Jednog tmurnog dana, Mare je plivala na Sv. Andriju, a Niko i braća su je pratili. Kad je pao mrak, zapalili su u barci fenjer i udaljavali se prema pučini. Mare ih je pratila, sve dalje i dalje,... Ivan ju je čekao tu noć, sljedeću, i sljedeću, i treću noć ju je more izbacilo na stijene. Nakon toga ostane Ivan zauvijek u samostanu.
izvor:
podmorje Korčule 101820
16. srpnja 2014.
July 16, 2014
Smokvica, otok Pag, Croatia
Prekrasno mjesto i uvala na južnoj strani otoka Paga.
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Karlobag 22.12.2015 - R1 Geronimo - 20m
Zaron R1 tečaja na 20m. Na momente se vidi i R2 na njihovom zaronu (izvlačenje tereta i pretraživanje terena).