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VELA LUKA, a town and port on the western side of the island of
Korcula, 45 km to the west of the town of Korcula.
The major part of the town spreads over the slopes of Spilinski
Rat (150 m) and the mildly descending plateau between the Rat
and the Humic elevation (183 m). The surrounding hills protect
it from the northerly and southerly winds; the landward breeze
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Chief occupations are farming, wine production, olive growing
and processing, fruit growing, fishing, fish and food
processing, shipbuilding and tourism. The coastal strip
including the small islands (Proizd, Kamenjak, Osjak and Gubesa)
represents a rich fishing ground. Vela Luka lies on the regional
road running along the island. Ferry port; ferry connections
with Split and Lastovo. |
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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. |
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The Kale cove contains 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. |
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Vela Luka offers its visitors all other advantages 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. |
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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. |
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