Badija is interesting island situated in Pelješac – Korčula Archipelago, near island Korčula, with only 20 minutes boat ride. The most common form of accommodation in Badija is private apartments. Besides accommodation, you can also go on trips to nearby islands.Value of visit to Badija lies in its rich history. Around X. Century order of St. Benedict established an abbey called “Abbatia”. In XIV. Century Franciscans from Bosnia and Herzegovina began building their monastery. Franciscan Monastery today is protected and located in south part of island.Badija was always spiritual and cultural center of Korčula area. One of attractions is tradition called “perdun”, when believers pilgrimage with ships of various types and sizes to St. Maria of Skoj asking her to forgive them.