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Lumbarda
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Lumbarda for beach, water sports and a quick bike ride; stay overnight only if you want a quiet island night.
Lumbarda is a small coastal village on Korčula offering beaches, windsurfing, kayak rentals and easy bike routes. Most visitors can see the main sights and enjoy a meal in a single day; an overnight stay adds a relaxed evening and sunrise on the sea.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, crowded beaches)
- Airports
- DBV · SPU
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Croatia ↗Croatia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Croatian sources for your passport.
- Croatia ↗Book car ferries and popular catamarans ahead in summer; foot passengers still need to be early for the busiest routes.
- Croatia ↗Split and Dubrovnik fine visitors for walking shirtless or in swimwear away from beaches; carry a cover-up.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lumbarda192 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lumbarda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR) since 2023.Croatia-wide
- SIM or eSIMHrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks (Tisak) and shops; ID required.Croatia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe and good everywhere, including islands (some small islands rely on piped or tanked water — ask).Croatia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service, in cash.Croatia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Croatia-wide
- SafetyLumbarda is generally safe for tourists; stay hydrated in summer heat and watch for traffic on narrow village roads.
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- RestroomsFree in cafés for customers; public toilets in old towns cost €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).Croatia-wide
- Emergency numbers192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany island restaurants, hotels and museums close November–March.Croatia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckDBV Dubrovnik Airport (Bus to Korčula ferry, then ferry to Lumbarda — check total time).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a bicycle (≈ €7–12 per day).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DBV Dubrovnik Airport (Bus to Korčula ferry, then ferry to Lumbarda — check total time) · SPU Split Airport (Bus to Korčula ferry, then ferry to Lumbarda — check total time)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lumbarda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent a bicycle (≈ €7–12 per day). Kayak and windsurf rentals are available at Neilson Active Holidays near the harbour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mljet island
goDoor to door: check
Speedboat from Lumbarda harbour, 30–35 min
Return ticket €33.5; check summer schedule.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Lumbarda
3-star, sea-view, central village — check current availability
Hotel Borik
2-star, near marina — check current availability
Lina Apartments
Private apartments, self-catering — check current availability
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish dish (grilled) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bike rental | €7–12 (≈ US$9–14) per day |
| Kayak + snorkel set | €3.5–15 (≈ US$5–18) per day/week |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bike lanes are informal; watch for traffic on narrow roads.
- Check ferry schedules to Mljet; seasonal variations.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 192
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 194
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My bed tonight
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Do ove adrese, molimTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Dubrovnik; other embassies in Zagreb.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lumbarda ↔ Mljet speedboat: ≈ €33.5 return (check schedule)
- Bike rental: €7–12 (≈ US$9–14) per day
Say or show
- Oprostite — Excuse me / Sorry (o-pro-STEE-te)
- Hvala — Thank you (HVA-la)
- Koliko košta? — How much is it? (KO-lee-ko KOSH-ta)
- Gdje je plaža? — Where is the beach? (Gdje ye PLA-zhah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lumbarda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, crowded beaches) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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