Lumbarda

Lumbarda is an Idyll made up of hilly vineyards, Mediterranean old town alleyways, Venetian monuments and traditional singing and dancing. Situated on the eastern tip of Korcula, the Lumbarda settlement is widely known, however, for its beautiful sandy beaches where you can do some wonderful snorkeling, surfing and diving. The 1,200 inhabitants of Lumbarda have a rich history which can be traced back to the 3^rd century BC, thanks to the stone-carved People's Decree (psephisma). This document was found on the peninsula of "Kolud Rt" and a copy of it can be viewed in the municipal museum.

An architectural wonder in Lumbarda is the three-nave Church of Sveti Rok (Saint Rocco), whose bell tower rises above and beyond the narrow streets. This  church with the red roof tiles has been enlarged several times and its present appearance dates backs to 1886. Then there is the Church of Sveti Kriz hiding in the vineyards growing the grapes for the regional Grk wine. On the southern side of the peninsula you will find the tourist center of Lumbarda beginning with its cafés, restaurants and shops. Here you can spend many lively evenings on the waterfront promenade. The Mala Gavica hill rises above the center, where you can visit some of the old castles and summer residences of Korcula's nobility. There is also a beautiful ruin sitting on the Bay of Bilin Zal.