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Welcome to Apartment Vesela & Village House Vesela,

LOCATION - APARTMENT VESELA

Apartment Vesela is located in the picturesque, quiet and protected bay of Žrnovska Banja on Island Korčula, only 2 km from old town Korčula, the reputed home town of the legendary traveler Marco Polo. Žrnovska banja is a small oasis situated on the eastern part of the island and has a grocery store, restaurant, boat and bike rental, and organized boat tours of the surroundings. Here you will find a peaceful and quiet place to spend your vacation.
Enjoy our warm hospitality and comfortable accommodations while exploring Korčula town and many other interesting places. Numerous monuments, small picturesque villages, clean and unpolluted environment and the crystal clear sea with endless "hidden" bays and beaches offer something for everyone. Long walks along the shore or countryside are both very pleasant while providing a "glimpse" of the culture and tradition this island cherishes.

LOCATION - VILLAGE HOUSE VESELA

Village House Vesela is located in the attractive village Žrnovo, situated on the continental side of the island, decorated by slender cypresses and four kilometers from old town Korčula. Žrnovo lies on the road between Korčula and Vela Luka and consists of four hamlets: Prvo Selo, Brdo, Kampus and Postrana. The small fishing village of Bania and the Bila Glavica agricultural area also belong to Žrnovo.
Situated away from the sea and well-protected from pirates, this area was first inhabited by Illyrian's. The 16th century parish church of Sveti Martin is situated on the hill of Mratinovo and is known for its church tower surrounded by ancient pine trees. Sveti Roko's Church in Postrana also features nice views from its big round stone terrace with very old trees. The church of Sveti Vid is the oldest church in Žrnovo and one of the oldest in the region (from around 1300). Numerous small paths make this area a favorite spot for those who like to take long walks along this picturesque countryside.
The traditional dance - Mostra is performed in front of Sveti Vid church, as are other local festivities. Another item of interest in Žrnovo is the great number of Dalmatian stone boundary-walls "meje" which support the terraced vineyards. One of the best known and best-preserved "Kaštel" in Žrnovo is in Postrana. It belonged to the respected diplomat Jakov Baničević (1466-1532), a friend of Erazmus of Rotterdam.

The inhabitants of Žrnovo, from ancient times until today, were very skilled and talented craftsmen, especially stonecutters and builders. However, they never abandoned their passion for wine making. Terrace like stone walls leap across the countryside, enclosing the soil that nourished this ancient Mediterranean culture.
Not far from the Žrnovo hamlet of Brdo above the cove of Vrbovica lies Kočije, an area of chalk dolomites of various forms and a fresh water well. This is a very attractive excursion point and is easily accessible.

ABOUT KORČULA

KORČULA, often called "little Dubrovnik" is an island in the central Dalmatian archipelago. The town of Korčula, with its cultural and historical heritage, its town ramparts (similar to those of Dubrovnik) ranks among the favorite tourist destinations in southern Croatia.

The island was inhabited as early as the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. A Greek colony existed here in the 6th and the 5th centuries BC; at that time the island was called Korkyra Melaina. From 35 BC the island was part of the Roman Empire; traces of Roman settlements have been discovered in the vicinity of Lumbarda, Vela Luka (locality Beneficij), Blago and on Pelegrin. On the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the island became part of the Ostrogoth state (AD 493) and then came under the Byzantine rule (AD 555). In the 9th century it was taken by the Nerentani/Narentini, and in AD 1000 by Venice. In 1180 the island came under the Hungarian-Croatian king (in 1214 the statute of the town and the island were passed). From 1221, during two centuries, the island had several rulers - rulers from Zahumlje, Venice (in 1298 the Genoese fleet defeated the Venetian fleet near Korčula), King Lodović I (1358), Bosnian rulers (1390) and the Dubrovnik Republic (1413-1417). In the period 1420-1797 the island was under Venice but it retained its autonomy. Due to frequent attacks of the Turkish fleet and pirate ships (all until the beginning of the 18th C) several important points on the island were fortified (especially the town of Korčula). After the fall of Venice there was another period of various rulers (1797-1805 Austria, 1805-1813 France, 1813-1815 Great Britain, 1815-1918 Austria). Korčula was under the Italian occupation in the period 1918-1921, and after that was annexed to Croatia. As for the local economy, shipbuilding (town of Korčula, Vela Luka) and stone cutting (extraction of white marble from a quarry on the eastern coast of the island) have been important branches for centuries.

Korčula enjoys a mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate, enabling you to enjoy your visit to Korčula regardless of the period. The regional road connects major places on the island. Ferry lines connect the island of Korčula with the mainland. The most common ferry with regular departures and arrivals is from Orebić.

Naturists, who like to sunbath and swim on isolated spots will find an many beaches around Korčula, with unpolluted spots and the clear blue sea.

Recommended excursions: the old settlement Žrnovo and the village Pupnat with its traditional rural architecture, Old Town Korčula, Lumbarda and trip to Badija (small island close to Korčula).

How to find us: from the ferry port Korčula, drive a few kilometers on the local road Korčula - Racisce. From the ferry port Vela Luka, drive 47 km on the island's main road from Vela Luka to Korčula, turn on the local road Korčula - Racisce that leads to Žrnovska Banja.

We warmly recommend you to visit Korčula during low season as well. The climate is very favorable, with astonishing colors of nature and low tourist crowds.

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