Sail to Elaphiti Islands
The group of Elaphite or Deer Islands consists of eight islands, five islets and a large number of reefs, cliffs and shoals. Inhabited: Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan.
The closest to Dubrovnik is Kolocep (Kalamota). The settlements of Gornje and Donje Čelo are located in its two largest bays. The clear, azure sea abounds in fish and shellfish. The sign of the century-old population, since antiquity, are numerous monuments and a specialy the remains of sarcophagi, stone sculptures, chapels and churches. Lopud is an island of beautiful sandy beaches. The boat will take you to the village of the same name, from where you will walk to the unique sandy bay Sunj on the opposite side of the island. There are fortresses, churches, summer houses and monasteries rich in valuable works of art all over the island. The largest is Sipan, an island rich in vineyards and olive groves. The two largest settlements are Šipanska luka and Suđurađ. On the inner side of the island there is an abundance of natural anchorages of immense beauty where pine branches reach to the surface of the sea.
In this small area there is a huge number of monuments, over thirty churches, several monasteries, about sixty Gothic-Renaissance mansions. The islanders are known for their hospitality. They will be happy to take you to the field and to the fishing, to offer you healthy food and the golden drops of their vineyards.