Places to visit near

Vela Luka

Vela Luka is a town in Dubrovnik-Neretva County district, Croatia of about 4,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 64 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Vela Spila, Korčula and Grapčeva Cave.

42.9633° N, 16.7225° EPop. 4,380

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see111
Notable126
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Vela Luka

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vela Luka
  2. Kopilaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Korčulariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Grapčeva Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Gubešariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Humviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vela Luka
Today’s loopVela LukaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vela Luka?

Vela Spila (cave, about 1 km), Korčula (river spot, about 20 km), Grotte Vela Spilja (cave, about 1 km), Brkat (viewpoint, about 1 km), Grapčeva Cave (cave, about 24 km), Hum (viewpoint, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vela Luka?

155 places on Spotwander: 64 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage, 24 beaches & coast, 17 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest river spot to Vela Luka?

Ošjak, about 4 km by road; Gubeša (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vela Luka?

Forteca, about 4 km by road; Mirje (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vela Luka?

Start in Vela Luka, visit Kopila, then Korčula, then Grapčeva Cave, then Gubeša, then Hum, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.