Living on an island is an ultimate dream for many digital nomads. The world is big, and there are plenty of options to choose from. We chose the island of Korcula. Here are our top 9 reasons why you should also consider Korcula Island and make Dragan’s Den Hostel your home base while you pursue your digital business as usual.

1. Stunning Natural Beauty and Climate

Korcula Island boasts breathtaking scenery, with crystal-clear waters, clean, unpolluted air filled with scents of lush green forests and sea, and a stunning coastline. The Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers, makes Korcula Island an ideal place to live year-round.

2. Affordable Cost of Living

Compared to many other European, North American, and Oceania destinations, Korcula Island offers an affordable cost of living. Dragan’s Den Hostel offers discounted rates to digital nomads and expats looking for a home base, with co-sharing, paid utilities, and fast broadband internet. As a digital nomad or expat, you may find the MyLifeElsewhere website handy,  a collaborative community that allows you to compare the living costs of the country you live in with the living costs in other countries around the world.

3. Reliable High-Speed Internet

Many digital nomads rely heavily on high-speed internet, and Korcula Island offers reliable, fast internet that supports remote work. Dragan’s Den Hostel typically offers download and upload speeds of G5. You can also buy a Croatian SIM card and data package to set up your own hotspot.

4. Great Foodie Scene and Access To Amenities

If you are a devoted foodie, you will most definitely enjoy Korcula for the fresh, local produce you can buy daily in Korcula town, and for the many restaurants that operate year-round. As a famous wine region with local Grk, Postup, and Plavac mali wine varieties. Cafes, bars, grocery stores, gyms, a cinema, emergency rooms, and pharmacies, everything is within a few minutes walk from Dragan’s Den. 

5. Outdoor Activities

The island offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, swimming, tennis, and water sports. But if you happen to be in Korcula in winter, you can swim in an indoor Olympic-sized pool that is a 10-minute walk from Dragan’s Den, or go to the gym, take pilates, or aerobics, 20 minutes’ walk away from us.

6. Rich History And Culture

Korcula Island is steeped in history, with ancient architecture, museums, and cultural events that offer a window into the island’s unique heritage. The island’s strategic location on the Adriatic Sea has made it a coveted prize throughout history, with rulers including the Greeks, Romans, Venetians, and Austrians. Korcula is proud of its rich maritime heritage and unique architecture, with narrow streets and stone houses dating back centuries. Even more, Korcula is also famous for its cultural traditions, including the Moreška sword dance, which has been performed on the island for over 400 years and is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

7. Safety and Welcoming Community

According to a study of 163 independent nations and territories around the world that ranked the Most Peaceful Countries in 2023, Croatia ranked just below Finland and placed in the top. Additionally, a Eurostat report from last year indicated that Croatia had the lowest percentage of people reporting crime, violence, or vandalism in their neighborhood among all European Union countries. According to another recent study, published by Landgeist, Croatia scored among the highest in Europe for people feeling safe walking the streets at night alone. To conclude, Croatia is known for being a safe country, and Korcula Island is no exception, with a low crime rate and a welcoming, sociable community.

8. Proximity to Other Destinations

Korcula Island is situated close to other popular destinations in Croatia and neighboring countries such as Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Italy. Making it easy for digital nomads to travel and explore the region. The closest cities to Korcula are Dubrovnik and Split, and the closest islands are Mljet and Hvar, all of which you can reach with catamaran connections.  Other nearby towns and cities on the mainland include Split and Dubrovnik.

9. Relaxing Lifestyle

With its laid-back atmosphere, stunning scenery, and low-stress lifestyle, Korcula Island is the perfect place for digital nomads looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a slower pace.

If we’ve convinced you by now to give Korcula and Dragan’s Den Hostel a try as a digital nomad, get in touch.