Korcula, on the island of the same name, is the next medieval walled city of the Adriatic as you continue north. It resembles Dubrovnik but in a compact more manageable size. Anchor in the well protected Uvala Luka just to the south of the marina. The marina is nice (expensive) and it is well positioned adjacent to the town. The transient berths are four point moors, most on the outside of the breakwater. I saw one 33' sailboat anchor directly off the walls and tie their dinghy to the swim ladder walking up the stone stairway directly into the heart of restaurant row. They were stopping only for breakfast and before the high season was in full swing.

This entire Eastern escarpment of the city is lined with restaurants and bars. Most of the seating is outdoors looking directly over the sea. Absolutely beautiful! This street is called the Street of Thoughts because it is the only street within the city that is not stepped. Therefore you can be lost in thought as you walk down the street!

Korcula is surrounded by walls and the streets are laid out in a herringbone pattern allowing good air circulation yet blocking the strong winds from blowing straight through. The city is built on a rock promontory (see picture) and was originally built to guard the sound between the island and the mainland a short distance away. The wind will accelerate down the sound due to the venturi effect. Be forewarned.