Prigradica is a small place on the northern side of Korčula near Blato, about 13 minutes by road from Vela Luka. Homes are mostly small to medium, sleeping around five, and some have a private pool. Shops and restaurants are in Vela Luka and Blato, so you will drive.
Prigradica has a family-friendly beach on the northern side of Korčula, near the town of Blato, in a peaceful setting. Vela Luka, one of the island's three main towns, at its western end, is about 13 minutes away by road, and Korčula town is about 38 minutes. Much of the island is covered in Mediterranean plants, with extensive pine forests. Homes here are typically two bedrooms sleeping around five, with a few taking up to nine, and some have a private pool. Services are in Vela Luka and Blato, so expect to drive for supermarkets and restaurants.
One of Korčula's three main towns, at the western end of the island, with ferries to Split and Lastovo and catamarans to Dubrovnik and Hvar.
A prehistoric cave above Vela Luka with human activity going back about 20,000 years; finds are shown at the culture centre in town.
The island's largest town; a later tradition says Marco Polo was captured by the Genoese in a sea battle off Korčula. About 38 minutes from Prigradica by road.
One of the island's three main towns, close to Prigradica Beach.
Many visitors arrive by sea. Vela Luka has a direct ferry to Split that takes about three hours, and catamarans also serve Dubrovnik and Hvar, so pick your airport by the crossing you want. From Vela Luka, Prigradica is about 13 minutes by road. You need a car on the island.
Prigradica Beach is a family-friendly beach in a peaceful setting on the northern side of Korčula, near Blato. Supermarkets and restaurants are a drive away, in Vela Luka or Blato, so stock up as you arrive.
About 38 minutes by road. Vela Luka is closer, at around 13 minutes, so the west end of the island is easy to reach, while the old town on the east side needs a longer drive.
Take the ferry from Split to Vela Luka, which takes about three hours, then drive roughly 13 minutes to Prigradica. Bring or hire a car, because there is no practical way to cover the island without one.
Yes. Vela Spila, a prehistoric cave above Vela Luka, shows human activity going back about 20,000 years, and the finds are displayed at the culture centre in Vela Luka.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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