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Written by Sinead Camplin from Map Made Reminiscences
The small, coastal village of Lumbarda lies on the east coast of Korčula Island. The beautiful village – reputed to be the oldest settlement on the island – is located round a picturesque, sheltered bay nestled amongst vineyards and gently rolling hills.
What To See & Do In Lumbarda
There aren’t any well-known sights to tick off right here; folks go to Lumbarda to loosen up and to benefit from the meals, native wine, solar, and sea. That’s what we did on our household journey!
Go to A Lumbarda Winery
Lumbarda is legendary for its domestically grown white wine known as Grk. Produced from the grape of the identical identify, Grk will not be grown wherever else in Croatia.
There are vineyards and vines in all places in Lumbarda. Vines hold from household houses and balconies, and as soon as you allow the village heart, you’re surrounded by dense vineyards. Each spare piece of land is cultivated.
A number of family-owned vineyards provide free, pre-booked excursions and tastings such because the pleasant Lovric vineyard or the Popic vineyard. Buy some scrumptious wine as a memento or to take pleasure in your self.
In addition to the Grk white wine, you possibly can attempt Plavac, a purple wine, or Travarica, a grape brandy infused with a wide range of herbs.
Soak Up The Solar On Lumbarda’s Sandy Seashores
Lumbarda boasts the one sandy seashores on Korčula and is considered one of just a few places for sandy seashores in Croatia.
The closest sandy seaside to Lumbarda is a five-minute stroll from the village alongside the coast street. Tatinja Seaside is a really slim strip of sand proper on the sting of the street and fills up in a short time.
Vela Przina (which implies huge sandy seaside in Croatian) is simply 1.5 kilometers from the village heart on the south coast of the headland. It’s the finest sandy seaside within the space.
You possibly can attain the seaside by automobile although there may be very restricted fee-paying parking out there. Ideally, take a taxi or rent a motorbike to get to Vela Przina; the slim street doesn’t have a footpath for pedestrians.
The clear seaside is an extended, slim strip of sand, and as a result of rarity of sandy seashores, it is extremely widespread and will get very busy in peak season. The seaside lies in a sheltered bay with a mild slope into the ocean, making it supreme for swimming and for kids who prefer to paddle however be careful for submerged rocks.
From Vela Przina, take pleasure in a stroll on a car-free footpath by way of fairly vineyards to the opposite facet of the headland to succeed in Bilin Zal, a small, energetic seaside which may be very widespread with native households. (Bilin Zal will also be reached straight from Lumbarda by following the slim coast street from the marina, which turns right into a coastal path from Tatinja Seaside. The 1 kilometer stroll to, or from, Lumbarda is scenic, particularly at sundown).
Bilin Zal has beautiful views of the Peljesac Peninsula and the Skoji Archipelago. The Konoba Bilin Zal adjoining to the seaside has a big terrace providing what should be probably the greatest views on Korčula Island. We stopped for a chilly beer at sundown and didn’t wish to depart. We beloved mingling with native households assembly up with their associates, and stress-free after work.
In Lumbarda village itself, there’s a pebble seaside on the finish of the marina backed by a well-liked cocktail bar. There are fee-paying inflatables within the sea, which youngsters will love.
The ocean round Lumbarda is heat and calm, making the seashores excellent for swimming. However churned up sand at a busy seaside will not be supreme for snorkeling. For the most effective snorkeling expertise, you have to select quieter places or snorkel from the rocky shoreline. The readability is breathtaking; you’ve got visibility to spectacular depths and can see a wide range of fish and sea creatures.
Keep in mind to put on moist footwear to guard your toes from the rocks and remember that when coming into the ocean from a rocky shore, chances are you’ll instantly entry very deep water. In case you are snorkeling removed from the shore, ensure you are seen to passing boats.
Mingle At The Farmers Market
Each Friday night time within the lengthy summer time season, Lumbarda village sq. performs host to a convivial ‘Fishermans Market.‘ Native fishermen and Lumbarda households arrange stalls promoting cooked meals to locals and vacationers alike, together with meat, greens, and contemporary fish caught that day. It’s extra of a communal outside restaurant moderately than a farmers marketplace for shopping for groceries.
A lot of the meals is freshly cooked in entrance of you so it may be cooked in response to your choice. You should buy a plentiful predominant course dinner at one stall, then transfer onto one other stall for a scrumptious do-it-yourself dessert washed down with domestically grown wine offered from one other stall.
Our dinner at Lumbarda Fisherman’s Market was probably the greatest meals we loved in Croatia. The market has a enjoyable, buzzing ambiance and is at all times busy.
Get Sporty In Lumbarda
There are a number of water sports activities on provide in Lumbarda that can assist you benefit from the tantalizing, azure waters of the Adriatic.
A handful of places within the village and alongside the harbor rent single and double kayaks for brief, unescorted paddles on the ocean. The calm waters of the Adriatic are a really perfect place to check your stability and try stand-up paddleboarding.
You can too rent mountain bikes within the village, that are excellent for exploring the quiet lanes of the world and for accessing the native vineyards and seashores.
Discover Historic Korčula City
Korčula City is just six kilometers from Lumbarda and is properly value a go to. You possibly can attain Korčula City from Lumbarda by a scenic taxi boat journey or by scheduled public bus. As a household of 5, we discovered it was cheaper for us to take an everyday taxi than to journey by public bus.
Korčula City is a medieval walled metropolis with the vast majority of buildings constructed within the Venetian Renaissance model. Town is a formidable sight in case you are approaching by boat. The outdated city is small and made for wandering; vehicles can not entry the maze of outdated city streets.
Honey-colored stone buildings line paved slim lanes. Washing traces hold from wood shutters, and window bins full of colourful flowers add to the combo. Household houses combine with cozy cafes and artisan craft retailers. It’s simple to spend just a few hours, simply meandering!
Go to the spectacular 15th century St Mark’s Cathedral and the small however fascinating Korčula City Museum. The well-known explorer Marco Polo was allegedly born in Korčula, and you may go to his birthplace, which is now a museum.
If you happen to keep within the night, attempt to catch a efficiency of the native dance, the Moreska Sword Dance. In the summer time months, you will want to pre-book tickets to see this heart-stopping dance.
Discover Neighbouring Islands
Be part of a ship journey leaving from Lumbarda marina or from close by Korčula City. Select between a timetabled guided tour or the cheaper, scheduled taxi boat service to discover independently.
Pack a picnic, your mountaineering footwear, and your swimming stuff and go to the attractive neighboring island of Mljet, a delegated Nationwide Park, which is a brief, thirty-minute boat journey from Lumbarda. Mljet is predominantly forest and has numerous inland, saltwater lakes that you would be able to hike or cycle to alongside shaded forest tracks.
Alternatively, make an extended day journey to discover the scenic island of Lastovo with its accessible and simple to observe mountaineering and biking tracks. To attain Lastovo by public transport, you will want to journey by automobile or bus to Vela Luka on the west coast of Korčula Island, roughly 1.5 hours from Lumbarda. From Vela Luka, it’s a two-hour boat journey to Lastovo. For comfort, contemplate becoming a member of a tour to Lastovo departing from Lumbarda.
Locations To Keep In Lumbarda
Lumbarda is fortunately unspoiled by massive, sprawling motels. There are a handful of sympathetically constructed, low rise house complexes equivalent to Lumbarda Resort Condominium or the attractive The Dreamers Membership, however the majority of lodging in Lumbarda is Airbnb self-catering residences in native houses, vacation house leases or family-run guesthouses. The shortage of huge motels provides to Lumbarda’s attraction and mild vibe.
We stayed in a two-bedroom, self-catering Airbnb house on the sting of Lumbarda, simply meters away from the ocean. The pleasant proprietor lived on-site and helped present details about her village and the native space. The roads are quiet round Lumbarda, and a lot of the homes we noticed provided incredible views of the Adriatic and the Peljesac Peninsula throughout the water.
The place To Eat In Lumbarda
Lumbarda has a number of glorious eating places strung alongside its fairly waterfront with freshly caught fish that includes on nearly each menu. Every restaurant boasts a terrace providing lovely sundown views.
The favored Diva Faustia restaurant gives tables adjoining to the water itself. Don’t miss a mouthwatering pizza from Pizzeria Torkul, which additionally presents handy takeaway pizzas.
Getting To Lumbarda
There isn’t a airport on Korčula island, so you have to arrive by automobile ferry or foot passenger catamaran.
You possibly can catch an everyday, scheduled service to Korčula City from Cut up or Dubrovnik (round 2 ½ hours journey time to every metropolis) or from Orebic on the close by Peljesac Peninsula, a brief thirty-minute boat journey.
From Korčula City, take the hourly bus to Lumbarda or catch a taxi or Uber for the quick 6-kilometer journey.
There’s something particular about Lumbarda, which is tough to quantify. When you see it for yourselves, you’ll not wish to depart!
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