The oldest village on the island of Korčula, Blato, is situated in a fertile valley and on hill tops covered with vines. The village is surrounded by picturesque bays and islands with pretty beaches, and accommodation is available in private apartments or in one of the nearby campsites where you can also find good traditional Mediterranean cooking.
In the centre of the village there is the ethno-house Barilo, an atrium and a church with a bell tower where the rich social life of the village used to take place. The most famous street is Zlinj, lined with linden trees and with a park nearby. During the summer months, the street offers some welcome shade and represents the excellent natural and cultural values of the village.
Island Korčula
They say no island has more legends or monuments than Korčula, and it is also the woodiest island in Croatia along with Lokrum and Mljet.