Blato is historical and cultural centre of the west part of the island of Korcula. It counts about 4000 inhabitants. Its coast is about 40 km long on the north and on the south part of the island. Beautiful resorts like Prižba, Gršćica, Karbuni, on the south and Prigradica on the north part will make you feel united with virgin nature of extraordinary beauty. There you'll find hotels, private accommodation, restaurants and other facilities

		Within the town of Blato there is a Church of All Saints with treasure and belfry aside with a loggia where most summer cultural performances take place. Besides there are about 27 little churches some of them are early Romanics.
	Daughters of Mercy as a rank was established in Blato. It has houses all over the world helping people and children. The crypt of Marija Petkovic Sister of the Daughters of Mercy who established the rank is the place of pilgrimage because some proved supernatural healing and salvation happened in her presence.

Blato's rich history, the struggle of its inhabitants to save the island from the pirates and invaders, is shown in very attractive knight play "kumpanjija". A Sward dance that shows proud people defending their island takes place in the square in front of the Church every week during summer.
Long linden alley that leads through the whole length of Blato is something that is rarely seen on the islands and it makes a fairy impression with the greenery and a pleasant fragrance. Blato is something to be seen, something to be remembered, generosity and friendship to be experienced!!