Defora
Defora area is a fantastic place to visit if you are a nature lover. It is a remote part on the southern side of the island which consists of wooded slopes, vineyards, bays, coves, and some pebble beaches. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is probably one of the best areas to visit or stay on the island.
Photo: This lovely cottage in Defora, overlooking the bay and channel is available for rent
The area includes bays and beaches of Orlandusa, Bratinja Luka, Pavja Luka, Rasohatica, and Glogovac with surrounding vineyards and woods. The area is not easily accessible, most of the roads and paths are tarmac while some bits are asphalted.
Staying in Defora
If you would like to stay here you will need some kind of transport, at least a mountain bike or scooter while having a car will be recommended. You would need to take all your provisions with you as there are no shops in the area. The nearest shop is in Zrnovo, Lumbarda, or Korcula Town which is at least 4 km away, some are even further.
There are several small cottages that are available for rent, including one in the above photo. Some other cottages are closer to the sea and beach such as ones in Rasohatica, Orlandusa, and Bratinja Luka. You can book them here if you wish.
Day trip to Defora
If you prefer to stay closer to villages, towns or in the Old Town and just visit the area for a day trip, you can do that by hiring a car, scooter, mountain bike or just hike there. Don’t try to hire a boat to reach this bit of the coast as it is too far from all places where boats are available to rent.
The nearest public transport to start the hike is in Postrana hamlet in Zrnovo village. You can get there by bus or taxi from any place on the island. From there getting to Defora is easy as all roads are marked. You will see road signs for each of the bays and beaches.
Photo: Some of the coastlines of Defora is truly breathtaking
Popular Routes: Split to Korcula, Korcula to Split, Dubrovnik to Korcula, Korcula to Dubrovnik
It will take you about 5 km to reach the nearest coast or beach so be prepared, take enough water and snacks with you, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Hiking or cycling here even on a cloudy days is very exposed to elements so make sure you have all you need with you particularly if you are visiting in the summer, July and August. See some details of one of the walks via Defora with additional photos and a map.
Photo: Detail of the wild rocky coastline on Defora
Photo: Small fishing boats in the bay
Bays in the area feature some lovely pebble beaches ideal for swimming, sunbathing, angling, and snorkeling.
If you are visiting in cooler periods, bear in mind that this part of the coast can get pretty windy and cold.
Photo: Windy and cold day on Defora
