Elaphiti Islands

THINGS TO DO, DUBROVNIK Updated : Mar 6, 2017, 03.40 PM IST

Priti Zararia

Priti Zararia is a traveller, explorer, travel writer and a photographer. She has lived and traveled around Europe extensively. She has delved into diverse historical and cultural experiences across Western, Central, Eastern Europe and Asia. Besides the usual ‘things to do’ her guides feature must-try food & wines, must watch musicals and hike to offbeat places around popular destinations. She has traveled to over 30 countries and dreams of traveling to each and every country across the globe. Other than writing for Happytrips, she posts exclusive travel stories on her travel blog https://ilovetripping.com/.

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Situated in northwest Dubrovnik, Elaphiti is an archipelago of 13 islands including the three main islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan. Only these three islands are inhabited and Kolocep and Lopud are entirely car-free. While Kolocep, located just 5 km, is closest to Dubrovnik, Lopud is famous for pristine beaches and Sipan derives its beauty from rugged coastline. A day trip to islands is an excellent way to enjoy the relaxed vibe away from the city. The islands can be easily accessed with a public ferry, catamarans, speedboats or with an organized tour. The tour boats dock at each of the three islands and you are free to explore them at leisure. Walk around the lush gardens, orange orchards and explore the rugged coastal scenery and quaint village life of its inhabitants. Enjoy delectable lunch of grilled sea food at one of the ocean front restaurants. The charming manor houses overlooking the churches near the seafront will leave lasting impressions.
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