Bay of Istruga
Bay of Istruga is situated on south part of the Island of Korčula,[1] near the village of Brna. The Bay of Istruga is 500 metres long and 150 metres wide. In the middle of the bay there is a pile of curative mud, called "liman," which helps cure rheumatic ailments.[2] The whole area is surrounded by evergreen forests and Mediterranean vegetation which could help people suffering from asthma. There is the entertainment center with tennis terrains, a dancing terrace, and restaurant, all in the immediate vicinity of sandy beaches. There is a nearby cove of Zitna, with its small sunny beach where there is a Dalmatian wine cellar restaurant.
As is the case with other seaside settlements on the island of Korčula, the Bay of Brna was developed later than Smokvica. The inhabitants built their houses within island because of pirate activity in the region. During the time of the slave trade, 260 Turkish pirates disembarked from two galleys in Brna. They plundered the island and even set houses on fire in Smokvica. This happened on the 10th of June 1715.
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Istruga beach
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Istruga at night
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Sunset in Istruga
Coordinates: 42°54′31″N 16°51′25″E / 42.90861°N 16.85694°E
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