Croatian IslandsPakleni Islands, sometimes also called Paklinski Islands, are among the most visited islands in the Adriatic. Located just off the coast of Hvar Island, many say that the reason why Hvar is such a popular tourist destination is because of Pakleni Islands! The locals just call the island chain Škoji, meaning islands. The name of […]
Croatian IslandsOnly a 10-minute ferry ride away from the Old Harbor in Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island is a beautiful place with forests full of pines, black ash, holm oaks and olive trees. The island has a unique history and locals believe that anyone who stays there overnight will be cursed – which is why there are no […]
Croatian IslandsVis island is Croatia’s farthest inhabited island with a small population of about 5000 over an area of 90 square kilometres (35 sq miles). For centuries local population was finding prospect in thriving fishing industry and wine making with a shift to tourism industry in very recent times. Underwater life is very well preserved thanks […]
Croatian IslandsJust as visiting the Eiffel Tower appears an obvious choice when you are in Paris, the Brijuni islands National park is a must-see when you are in Croatia. Located on the Brijuni archipelago, which consists of fourteen islands and islets, the national park is home to not merely a rich history but an equally vivid, […]
Croatian IslandsSusak is Croatian island located in Kvarner bay archipelago on the north of Adriatic sea. Susak island is made entirely from yellow sand and its been well-known for its wonderful sandy beaches and coves, unique traditional folk costumes and special local dialect. Island doesn’t have any built roads, loud night clubs or beach bars there […]
Croatian IslandsLopud island or Lafota island is one of the four inhabited islands from Elphiti archipelago near Dubrovnik. Lopud island is located only five kilometers away from main Dubrovnik ferry port Gruž in north-west direction. Lopud is situated between other two islands of the Dubrovnik archipelago Koločep island on east and Šipan island on the west. […]
Croatian IslandsZlarin is small island placed in Sibenik archipelago on Dalmatian coast. Island of Zlarin is also known as “golden island” due to its an intact and well preserved nature. The island abounds with pine trees, cypress forests, rosemary trees, figs, olives and other Mediterranean flora. During winter season there are just 300 permanent residents on […]
Croatian IslandsŠipan is the biggest but least developed of populated island from Elaphiti archipelago 17 km away from Dubrovnik, Croatia. Šipan island has surface area of 16,5 km2 and it is divided from shoreline by 1.5-3km wide Kolpčepski canal. Šipan highest peak is Velji vrh on 245 meters above sea level, located on northeast of island […]
Croatian IslandsKorčula island with its luxuriant vegetation and it is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea, with numerous vineyards and olive groves. Southern side of island is abundant in small beaches and quiet coves. Ancient Greeks used to call the island Korkyra, Melaina or “black Corfu, all names describing the rich vegetation of […]