Vela Luka

 Vela Luka is commonly called the oldest and the youngest town on the island of Korcula. The oldest
because of Vela Spilja, but the place was not important until the end of the 18th century. Today, Vela
Luka is  an  important  tourist  centre,  known  for  its  beautiful  scenery  - the islets (Osjak), inlets
(Triporti), olive groves -  beyond  the  Croatian  borders.  Excursion  boats  start from the promenade
towards attractive places in the bay of Vela Luka, primarily to Osjak the island of love, the protected
forest park, and the island of Prozid, designated to accommodate excursionists. The Kale cove conta-
ins deposits of  medicinal  marine  mud  and  the  spring  of  radon  mineral water, used for hundreds
of years to cure various disorders, primarily rheumatic diseases. A modern health resort, including
Kalos, a hospital for medicinal rehabilitation with modern diagnostic centre and physical therapy,
 was built there in the 1960s. Apart from intact nature, Vela Luka offers its visitors all other advan
tages of modern tourism, from quality accommodation, over the variety of restaurants offering seafood and quality wines, to sports and recreational
facilities (tennis, yachting, surfing, etc.) and entertainment. Many find the Croatian folk songs sung by fishermen of Vela Luka in the evening hours
the most impressive attraction. The St. Joseph's Day (19th of March) is a traditional feast, accompanied by religious and cultural events and programs.