Island Badija (near Island Korčula)

Airport and transport – peninsula Pelješac (around 2 km); airport in Dubrovnik (around 130 km).

History – in late 14th century Franciscan monks from Bosnia were given ownership of a part of the island Badija (where they maintained a presence on the island for centuries); the island and its monastery were used as a sports centre from 1950’s to 2000’s; the monastery and part of the island was returned to the Franciscan order in 2004.

Interesting to see: Franciscan Monastery (14th century); church of Lady of the Mercy (15th century).

Info – the largest island in the Korcula Archipelago; forested with pine and oak trees and bordered by rocky and pebble beaches; highest point 75 m.