Racisce is a small town and bay on the northern coast of the island of Korcula, located 12 km west of the city of Korcula. This town has approximately 600 citizens and can be reached by an asphalt road which goes from Korcula to the coast towards the west along the surrounding bays: Medvidnjak, Banja, Vrbovica, and Kneza where there are beaches, camps, and summer houses. There were traces of Roman mosaics found in the former fishing town of Kneza, and Roman constructions in Banja.
Racisce, a town established in the 17th century when refugees fled from the Turks in Herzegovina and the Makarska seaboard. In history, the locals dealt with fishing, livestock, agriculture, and sailing. Today they are mostly sailors. The Church of Our Lady is from 1682 and there is a small loggia in front of it. The present day parish church of St. Nicholas was built in the end of the 19th century.
The town has a market, a few restaurants and café bars. Racisce is surrounded by beautiful beaches and bays and represents the ideal resort for those who look for a peaceful family vacation. There is a possibility for renting small boats which represents a great way of seeing the natural beauties of this area. The town organizes excursions to neighboring islands. The vicinity of the city of Korcula for those who seek entertainment and night life is the guarantee for an unforgettable vacation on this beautiful island.
