Lopud Island is the most beautiful of the Elaphiti chain of islands that stretch just north-west of Dubrovnik town. This small island, with a population of 110, is just 4.63 km2, with 11.5 km of coast line, of which 1.2 km are sand beaches. Once the preferred getaway for Dubrovnik’s medieval ruling class, Lopud offers gorgeous natural beauty, rich cultural and architectural heritage, and is ideal for a relaxing, stress-free vacation.
Lopud is car free and is safe for kids and great for families. Sand Beach and town with restaurants, bars and cafes, post-office, shops, bank machine, medical clinic, wellness centre are only 200m away. Dozens of sites to see – churches, monasteries, old fort, arboretum, and arts pavilion. Excursions to neighbouring islands Sipan and Kolocep, as well as Dubrovnik, Mostar (B&H) and Montenegro available.
Famous Sunj beach is a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute golf car taxi ride. Leisure and sport activities – boat rental, fishing, kayaking, sailing, sea-doing, tennis, diving, volley ball, water polo, football, hiking etc.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, is the best known tourist destination on the Croatian Adriatic coast. This old walled city, featured in the HBO series “Game of Thrones”, is unlike any other town in Europe – sparkling blue sea, stone-lined streets, medieval architecture, churches and cathedrals, five-star restaurants, cafes, bars, theatres, museums, festivals, art galleries, shopping, parks, old-port, beaches, excursions etc.
For more information on Dubrovnik and Lopud click these suggest links:
“Dubrovnik Tourist Board”
“Jadrolinija”
“Dubrovnik Riviera Tourist Board”
“Dubrovnik Festival”
“Lopud Guide”
“Lopud History Blog”