Posted: September 18, 2024 | Last updated: July 12, 2025 The view from the balcony of my Holland America Oosterdam cabin as we leave Korcula, a set of islands in Croatia.

The road once linked an ancient settlement to the present-day Korcula Island, while the coastline protects the submerged island from natural destruction by massive waves.

Korcula, at 29 miles long and four miles wide, is only just starting to attract attention. Its Old Town is soaked in history and the surrounding countryside produces some of the country's best wine.

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