Riding to the Fairies Spring

Korcula is a gorgeous and fortified town on the east side of the island, populated for millennia before Greeks’ arrival. Later times saw the city built in the shape of fishbone to serve as natural air conditioning regulating the wind flow, while its walls would protect it not just from possible attacks but also stormy and cold winds in winter. Furthermore Korcula is considered to be the birth place of the famous Venetian traveler Marco Polo.

We start our ride from the town to get to the village of Zrnovo – one of the oldest settlements on the island. Its inhabitants gravitate to Korcula but nevertheless are well into wine and olive oil making, agriculture and stonemasonry. The churches of this little village spread out on a relatively large area are but a particularity coming from different visions and architectural styles.

After a short break we ride on onto a gravel road that leads us to a little both unique and magical place known as Kocje. It is a labyrinth of strangely shaped dolomite rocks overgrown with ivy, surrounded by holm oak, fern…flora is interwoven in a most delicate way with cave-like spaces between the rocks dressed in moss seemingly hiding some primordial secrets. Although this protected area is by no means huge it comes natural to spend some time exploring its green corridors, aromatic herbs or looking for the “Fairies’ spring”.

On the way back from Kocje we return to Zrnovo to enjoy incredibly rich taste of most autochthonous olive oil, and other organic products of the area in an original old stone house setting. Other option is to make food tasting into a complete lunch to remember with more wonderful things on our plates.

Finally by choosing a different route and to widen our perspective of this beautiful part of the island, we get back to Korcula.

Riding less taken roads

Tasting delicious homemade products

Discovering Kocje natural reserve

Finding out about local history and ways

Experienced guide

When: 09:00AM every day (we can be flexible, so ask!)
Price: 108 eur with tasting, 143 eur with tasting&lunch E-E-bike hire (optional): 33 eur per person Min: 2 persons
Included: English speaking guide, mountain bicycle, helmet, food tasting or food tasting and lunch
Distance: 12 – 15 km
Duration: 4.5/6 hours
What to bring: water, comfortable sport shoes, breathable clothes, hat and sunscreen, little backpack, lightweight and breathable rain jacket (in case of rain and wind)
Tour type: mountain biking, walking, youth and family, nature & wildlife, cultural, agriculture
Terrain: the road is combination of asphalt and gravel with some steady (but not steep) sections of both ascent and descent.
Activity level: medium/moderately challenging Kid friendly: Minimum 14 years old. Only children with parental escort can participate in this tour Meeting point: at the bottom of Korcula Town Gate stone steps – main entrance to the old town on its south side (Trg kralja Tomislava)

Notes: Tour can be made private - feel free to reach us for an offer. Itinerary depends on weather conditions, time of season – daylight hours, group size and fitness level. Let us know if you have any relevant medical problems and food preferences/dietary restrictions. Transfers can be provided (additional cost may apply).

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