Dubrovnik is a port located in Dalmatia, southeastern Croatia. It is considered to be the most beautiful city on the Dalmatian coast and is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. The name Dubrovnik comes from the CroatianRead More »Dubrovnik
The Elaphite group has Šipan as the largest island. It is separated from the mainland by the 1,500 m wide Koločepski channel, from Lopud island by the Lopud Gate, and from Jakljan by the Harpoti Pass. It stretches in theRead More »Šipan – Golden Island
Lopud, considered by many as the most beautiful Elaphite island, is located seven nautical miles away from Dubrovnik. It is situated between Koločep and Šipan islands, and it is also known as Isola di Mezzo or Island in the middle.Read More »Lopud
DID YOU KNOW? There is a legend associated with the Lopud orphanage that is linked to the island of Sv. Andrija. The story goes that a Dubrovnik lord sent his only son to Lopud to recover from an illness. WhileRead More »Sveti Andrija
Koločep Island, also known as Kalamota, is situated at the entrance of the Croatian port and is one of the three inhabited Elaphite Islands. It has a total area of 2.63 km² and is home to just over 150 inhabitants.Read More »Koločep
The Elafiti archipelago of Dubrovnik is situated in the south of the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by a crystal-clear sea. The rocky coast is richly indented and features many islands and islets. The archipelago is blessed with a lushRead More »About the Elaphites Islands
