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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.

11 places

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.

5 places

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.

5 places

Elaphiti Islands — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–15°
  • 4° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–16°
  • 4° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–19°
  • 6° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 4°–23°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° · extremes 10°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 13°–33°
  • 18° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–34°
  • 20° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 30° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–35°
  • 21° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° · extremes 12°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 7°–25°
  • 13° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–21°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 18°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 0°–16°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

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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Tours & Activities

Island of Koločep
Drive
Lopud
Drive
Island of Šipan

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