Lešić Dimitri Palace, Korčula, Croatia
Lešić Dimitri Palace stands within the heart of the old town of Korčula, with a refined elegance that represents the rich history and culture of this destination. Celebrating the marriage between old and new, this boutique hotel has just five unique and spacious suites. They were designed by an Asian-Croatian team of architects and interior designers. Inspired by Korčula's famous resident, Marco Polo and his travels along the Silk Road which legend say started from this beautiful island.
The faithful restoration of the Palace has retained many of the original features and combined them with bespoke furniture, excellent design and modern technology. The commitment to keeping the original features and layout of the palace intact, inspired the creation of individual residences on every floor of the building. These beautiful residences, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms, offer luxury boutique style accommodation. They are fully serviced but allow independence with fitted kitchens and dining facilities, either for self-catering or private dining using the hotel chefs.
The LD Restaurant is a celebration of the islands and their culture. Celebrating the traditional food of the sea, navigating the seasons faithfully with bold flavours from head chef Marko Gajski, every dish is made with locally sourced ingredients. They are truly connected to Korčula’s indigenous seasonal produce to bring you a unique experience.
The sixth residence has been converted into a spa treatment area. An exotic experience awaits you blending cultures and techniques from along the Silk Road. Indulge in the therapeutic benefits of spa therapies offered by the palace's Thai and Ayurveda therapists who are trained in countries with centuries' worth of spa tradition. The team offers an inspiring treatment list with influences from the Silk Road, Thailand and the Mediterranean with natural products created especially for Lešić Dimitri palace using herbs, roots, flowers and fruits organically grown in Dalmatia and Asia.
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About Korčula
Known as ‘little Dubrovnik’, Korcula’s citadel juts proudly into the Adriatic. Accessible by land from the south is a grand stair way leading to the town’s gate. Looming overhead is a fortified tower that has been standing guard since the 14th century. From here, the passage arcs down the town’s spine with narrow laneways branching off on either side.
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Korcula, Croatia - A treasure trove
