There is a beautiful town Dubrovnik situated on the South end of Croatia
and in front of it, accurately on his west side, stands string with few pearls immersed in the sea – they are Elaphite islands. Their name, Elaphite islands, is hiding behind the real meaning of this word – deer, the animal inhabiting that area in the past. This small archipelago consists of islands named Kolocep, Lopud, Šipan, Jakljan, Olip.
Kolocep, whose another name is Kalamota, is a beautiful green island, covered whit pine, orange, lemon and olive trees. This garden that floats on the sea has raised its tourist offer long time ago, so you can rest there in a old but beautiful apartments and villas. The mot pleasure here is, for sure, the cleanest, bluish sea on a sun bathed attractive beaches.
But the island with the most developed infrastructure of Elaphite islands is Lopud, and it is not only famous for its enviable nature and beaches but also for its long history and tradition of maritime way of life. The most known captains and sailors are from this place, and thus its history is more interesting, because once there where 30 churches, many monasteries, villas and much more people living on the island than today. Now, there are some churches left behind, and You can find few remains of the important past. Accommodation is in the same range as the island, rich and supreme.
Šipan is the biggest island in this archipelago and beside its ancient history, it is full of legends and mysteries. The nature beauty is similar as is on other two islands, but it’s also different in its way. Near Šipan floats little island Jakljan which is all covered in green forest, hiding camp and restaurant on it.
Enjoy the sunny Dubrovnik pearls which none can ever never forget!