Cara (pronounced Chara) is an old Korcula village with about 700 inhabitants, located in the central part of the island, along the main road, about 25 km from Korcula old town. One of the oldest settlements of Korcula island, spread on the south slope of surrounding hills, just above the large fertile Carsko Polje field, covered with olive groves and vineyards. Due to its off-the-coast location, Cara enjoys a lot of sunshine all year round, especially in winter.
Cara has its parish church Sveti Petar from the 15th century, where a valuable painting 'Christ with Disciples' by L. Hassano hangs above the altar. In front of the church, on the small paved square, there is a huge (50 meters in height) and couple hundred years old cypress tree (some say 500 years old!) — probably one of the oldest cypress trees in Europe. Protected by law since 1825.
📍 Open in Google Maps →Zavalatica bay is quite open to the sea, giving that overwhelming feeling of the size of the gigantic water container and infinite horizon, interrupted only by the skyline of Lastovo. On nice and clear days you can see the blurry lines of Italy's Monte Gargano in the far distance.
Hidden little bay bordered by Mediterranean flora and large pine trees. Very close to Zavalatica, just 3 km from Cara (30 minute walk). Pebble beach with white shiny pebbles, very warm in summer — perfect to lay on after a swim. Best known for the colour of the seawater — a unique blue-and-green mixture thanks to the sandy seafloor.
Perched above the bay with stunning views out to sea — perfect for eating seafood specialities and drinking Posip Cara (locally produced and well renowned white wine). The house wine is great. If you want a change from fish, the meat is also very good.
Many visit to taste perfectly cooked fried fish, octopus and filet américain. Known for delicious wine. Appealing staff welcomes people all year round. Democratic prices and nice atmosphere.
Korčula's autochthonous wines have been exported throughout history to Venice and the Vienna Palace. Korcula Posip is the first white wine with protected geographical origin and worldwide reputation. Knowledge and experience applied in every stage from harvest to bottling — ideally a few months.
Sain-Marelic family winery since 1996, first harvest 1997. Started by the fathers, taken over by sons Stojan Marelic and Drazen Sain in 2020. Grow exclusively Posip. Winery in a building built as a summer house in 1841. Three hectares of vineyards — about 25,000 liters or 33,000 bottles annually.
