Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide

Left Badija Right Koloep
Islands
Lokrum
The most southerly of the
Elfati Islands, this tree-shrouded,
beach-fringed nature reserve is a
perfect day-trip from Dubrovnik.
It is home to the Natural History
Museum, set in the cloister of a
ruined 10th-century Benedictine
monastery. Map L3
Koloep
One of the Elafiti Islands,
Koloep’s main attraction is a
sandy beach that is seldom as
crowded as Dubrovnik’s, a short
ferry ride away. There are two
small villages to explore, as well
as the dense woods that cover
most of the island. Map K2
Lopud
Once a populous stronghold
of the Republic of Ragusa, Lopud
now enjoys a peaceful retirement.
An old monastery, churches and
a choice of beaches make this
Elafiti island worth a visit. Map K2
Šipan
There is little to do bar relax
and take in the rays on this quiet
Elafiti retreat. It has a hotel and a
couple of pensions. Map K2
Sušac
A tiny island near Lastovo,
Sušac is accessible by private
boat. Its 19th-century lighthouse,
which offers inspirational views,
can be rented out (see p115).
Snorkelling and scuba diving
options are good. Map K2
Korula
Perhaps the most interesting
of the southern Dalmatian islands
boasts the gem of Korula Town
(see pp16–17), vineyards and
beaches. Map H1
Badija
Just off Korula – and reached
by taxi boat – is this small island,
once home to a community of
Franciscan monks. The Franciscan
church and monastery are both
well preserved and make a
striking sight by the sea. Map H1
Majsan
Even smaller than Badija is
Majsan, which is also reached by
taxi boat from Korula Town. The
relics on this island include the
remains of a Roman settlement
and the ruined medieval church
of St Maximus. Map H1
Around Southern Dalmatia
Lastovo
A remote and little-developed
island, Lastovo is a relaxed place
where you can escape the tourist
throngs. Lastovo Town is unusual
in that it turns its back on the
sea. Map G2 • Tourist office: Lastovo
bb, Lastovo Town • 020 801 018 • www.
lastovo-tz.net
Palagruža
This slip of land extends out
into the Adriatic to the very edge
of Croatian territorial waters. The
100-m (330-ft) tall lighthouse,
offering Robinson Crusoe breaks
(see p115), is a rare feature on
an island that has to be reached
by private boat. off map
Tour boats leave Dubrovnik for Lokrum, Korula and the Elafiti
Islands, and Split for Lastovo and Korula.
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