Elaphiti Islands

Island Group · Dubrovnik, 🇭🇷 Croatia

Population 919

Area 27 km²

Time zone Europe/Zagreb

Elaphiti Islands

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Elaphiti Islands Essentials

The Elaphiti Islands are a car-free archipelago near Dubrovnik, comprising the inhabited islands of Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. This selection highlights the region's specific landmarks, including the rare sandy shores of Šunj and Ingalo, the 16th-century Skočibuha summer villa, and the botanical diversity of Park Đorđić Mayneri. The list covers essential historical sites such as the hilltop Utvrda Sutvrač and the Rector’s Palace, alongside the primary maritime arrival points that connect these tranquil Adriatic escapes.

Hidden Gems

This collection highlights the natural topography of the Elaphiti Islands, focusing on the highest vantage points across Šipan, Lopud, and Koločep. On Šipan, the peaks of Sutilija and Velji Vrh provide views of the Mljet Channel and house historical ruins, including pre-Romanesque church remains. The list extends to the rocky promontories of Koločep and the limestone elevations of Polačica and Kameno Brdo, which define the archipelago's rugged coastline and Mediterranean scrub landscape.

Historic Fortifications

The Elaphiti Islands preserve a strategic defensive network built to protect the Republic of Ragusa. This collection features 16th-century military architecture, including the fortified Skočibuha manor on Šipan with its twin defensive towers and the Sutvrač fortress on Lopud. The list also covers coastal batteries and the ruins of medieval fortifications and administrative seats on Koločep, illustrating the islands' role in maritime security and regional governance.

Elaphiti Islands — Map

Elaphiti Islands — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 0°–15°
6° at night
15 rainy days
8 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in February

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -1°–15°
5° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in March

Fair

14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 3°–18°
8° at night
14 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in April

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–21°
10° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Great

21° · extremes 11°–25°
15° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great

25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–30°
18° at night
6 rainy days
19 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Great

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–32°
21° at night
2 rainy days
28 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Great

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–32°
21° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Great

25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–29°
19° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Great

20° · extremes 9°–25°
14° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Fair

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–20°
10° at night
15 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in December

Poor

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes -1°–16°
6° at night
15 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Croatian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +385

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