(1.102 inhabitants), 7 km from Korcula, lies at very eastern and of the island of Korcula. Besides finds from the period of Greek colonization (Psephism from Lumbarda from the 4th c B.C.), there are remnants of the Roman villa rustica, and of the medieval churches and chapels. The fortified villas (kasteli) of the families Krsinic, Nobilo and Milina are exceptional examples of this kind of architecture. The small Lumbarda Hotel with its attractive terrace and intimate of the village by the Prvi zal beach and next to the bus stop. Excursionists from Korcula cab enjoy the delicious specialties of Lumbarda, especially the Grk wine and smoked ham (Prsut). Fruit and vegetables from Lumbarda, and fresh and salted fish are a special treat at market in Korcula. Going left from the Hotel terrace along the seashore, there is a modern marina, a comfortable tourist apartment complex, near the sandy beach Tatinja. The road up hill from th e middle of the village trough the avenue of mulberry trees (murve) leeds to Lumbardas fields with the finest vineyards. Here, the visitors becomes aware of the fact that the village and vineyards and gardens are situated on a fine reddish sand, said to provide Lumbarda people with a special seal of finesse and courteousness. It gives the vines a unique base, and the tourists the most beautiful of sand beaches. A big modern building with shops on the ground-floor and social rooms and a restaurant on the first floor is at the side of this road. North of this path to the beaches, there is the Glavica Hill (Small Head) with the three aisled parish church of St. Rocco, and its white bell-tower, while south from the road there is Postrana. Here, the sculptor and painter Ivan Jurjevic Knez (born in 1920) sculpts and
exhibits his works of art, and his statues and paintings depicting stories and fairy-tales from the life of Lumbarda peasant and fisherman, and he did not attend any art school.
The people of Lumbarda are wine-growers, olive-growers and fishermen and many off them.
Lumbarda is a tourist centre at the south-east cape of the Island of Korcula in a South Dalmatia, just 7 km far from the historical town of Korcula.Its 1200 inhabitants are mainly active in the local tourist service but they are also wine-growers, fishermen and stone-dressers.
The scenery around Lumbarda is very picturesque, with indented coast, 20 islets with smooth flat cliffs, old deserted quarries, four tiny sand beaches edged by vineyards known by a famous white wine Grk, clean sea and mild climate, hills and slopes with olive groves, pine wood parks, harmonious stone arhitecture, arheological finds, ancient castels and villae rusticae, tanquility typical of an island, hospitable people who invite you to summer here.
A historical lapidary document, originating from the 4th century B.C., called the Psephism of Lumbarda, concerning the distribution of land and the common law of the Ancient Greek colonists from the island of Vis, was found in the local basilica Koludrt.Lumbarda,
a tourist place on the southern cape of the island of Korcula, with 1200 inhabitants, is only 5 km away from the old - town of Korcula.
A picturesque landscape, the scent of Mediterranean plants, olive-groves and vineyards of ther famous wine "Grk".
A wellspreaded coast abounds in sandy beaches, and in front of Lumbarda, twenty small islands, Badija and Vrnik dominate, are waiting for you.
The stones of old citadeles and villas speak about its beauty.
The archaeological inscription "LUMBARDSKA PSEFIZMA"from the 4 th century B. C.testifies the settlement of Greek colonists a long time ago. Famous artists are witnesses of tradition and art. A various gestronomicoffer, healthy domestic food, programmes of folklare and entertainment will complite your holiday.Lumbarda,
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(1.102 inhabitants), 7 km from Korcula, lies at very eastern and of the island of Korcula. Besides finds from the period of Greek colonization (Psephism from Lumbarda from the 4th c B.C.), there are remnants of the Roman villa rustica, and of the medieval churches and chapels. The fortified villas (kasteli) of the families Krsinic, Nobilo and Milina are exceptional examples of this kind of architecture. The small Lumbarda Hotel with its attractive terrace and intimate of the village by the Prvi zal beach and next to the bus stop. Excursionists from Korcula cab enjoy the delicious specialties of Lumbarda, especially the Grk wine and smoked ham (Prsut). Fruit and vegetables from Lumbarda, and fresh and salted fish are a special treat at market in Korcula. Going left from the Hotel terrace along the seashor
e, there is a modern marina, a comfortable tourist apartment complex, near the sandy beach Tatinja. The road up hill from th e middle of the village trough the avenue of mulberry trees (murve) leeds to Lumbardas fields with the finest vineyards. Here, the visitors becomes aware of the fact that the village and vineyards and gardens are situated on a fine reddish sand, said to provide Lumbarda people with a special seal of finesse and courteousness. It gives the vines a unique base, and the tourists the most beautiful of sand beaches. A big modern building with shops on the ground-floor and social rooms and a restaurant on the first floor is at the side of this road. North of this path to the beaches, there is the Glavica Hill (Small Head) with the three aisled parish church of St. Rocco, and its white bell-tower, while 
south from the road there is Postrana. Here, the sculptor and painter Ivan Jurjevic Knez (born in 1920) sculpts and
exhibits his works of art, and his statues and paintings depicting stories and fairy-tales from the life of Lumbarda peasant and fisherman, and he did not attend any art school.
The people of Lumbarda are wine-growers, olive-growers and fishermen and many off them.