Vela Luka

Vela Luka is a small town and a municipality in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in southern Dalmatia, Croatia. The city is placed at the western facet of the island of Korčula at the lowest of a wide bay which has many indented coves. Vela Luka advanced at the beginning of the 19th century in a deep sheltered bay. Its call way "huge harbour" in Croatian chakavian. Inhabitants of the Island of Korčula and Peljesac frequently discuss with it absolutely as "Luka". It has numerous resorts and a medical centre referred to as Kalos. The population are farmers, fishermen and employees in tourism. Also the town has other smaller business flora.

It has a mean of over 2500 hours of sunny climate yearly, and is the second biggest location, in size, at the Adriatic islands. The range and richness of the cultural inheritance of Vela Luka may be seen within the excellent museums and galleries which might be placed within the Center for Culture inside the city center. The Center for Culture is located inside the building that was built for college needs inside the 2nd half of the 19th century, so the building itself has historical importance. It is located close to the Parish Church of St. Joseph. Together they create a extraordinary urban shape within the standard Mediterranean spirit.