Vela Luka & Vela Spila
Vela Luka
A harbor town at the island's western end. Vela Spila, a cave on the hillside, was a prehistoric dwelling place 20,000 years ago, and it overlooks the bay.
Vela Luka is the island's second-largest town, located in a deep bay at the western tip of Korčula, with ferries running directly to Split. On the hill north of town, the wide mouth of Vela Spila cave holds human remains and pottery dating back about 20,000 years. The cave is open for visits in summer, and the skylight inside creates beautiful light. From town you can take a boat to swim at Proizd Island. Vela Luka is about 45 km from Korčula's old town, roughly a 50-minute drive.
Opening hours
Caves in summer approx. 09:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Proizd Island
- Pupnatska Luka Beach
- Viganj
- Moreška Sword Dance
- Land Gate & Veliki Revelin Tower
- Korčula Old Town
- Korčula Town Museum
- St. Mark's Cathedral