Ošjak

Korčula Island


The tiny uninhabited island of Ošjak sits within Vela Luka harbour, only 15 minutes by taxi boat from the town. Paths lead through the pine forest to rocky coves where you can swim in relative seclusion. Bring everything you need with you, as there's nothing on the island.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Korčula Island attractions

1. Vela Spila

1.92 MILES

Spacious enough to make cave-dwelling seem like a viable accommodation option, this large domed cavern, high on a cliff above the harbour, has been…

2. Proizd

3.66 MILES

For a total veg-out at the beach, nothing beats the island of Proizd at Korčula's northwestern tip. There's not much here but a single summertime…

3. Church of the Assumption

13.82 MILES

Jelsa's parish church has an elegant baroque facade and a Renaissance bell tower, while inside there are ceiling frescos and an elaborate marble high…

4. Vina Tomić

13.9 MILES

A local winery offering tastings in an atmospheric stone cellar above Mina bay.

5. Dubovica

14.83 MILES

This gorgeous grin of beach has a tiny cluster of stone houses and a couple of cafe-bars. The juxtaposition of the white pebbles alongside the brilliant…

6. Our-Lady-of-Mercy Church-Fortress

15.2 MILES

From the outside Our-Lady-of-Mercy is very much a castle, with only the cross and three bells at the top marking it out as a church. It was fortified in…

7. St Lawrence's Church

15.24 MILES

Fifteenth-century St Lawrence's is crammed with valuable art, including what is believed to be a Veronese triptych above the high altar.

8. Vina Carić

15.32 MILES

Offers tastings and snacks from its cellar in Vrboska, 5km northwest of Jelsa.

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