Lokrum is a small island situated in front of the Old City and it takes only 10 minutes boat ride to reach this easy approachable isolation. Regular taxi boat services are disposable throughout the whole day, departing from the Dubrovnik Old Port every 30 minutes forth and back.

We could say that the whole island Lokrum is circled with rocky cliffy beaches. The lack of classic sandy beaches is more than compensated with a stunning nature with whom this island is blessed with. There is a FKK section and, can you imagine, a Lokrum dead sea, suitable for small children to bath in.

About Lokrum

The first written record of the island is dated from 1023, when a Benedictine monastery was built on the island. One of the islands most famous visitors was Richard the Lion Heart who was shipwrecked here on his return from the crusades in 1192. As a sign of gratitude he donated the funds for the construction of a church in Dubrovnik. Through the centuries different plants and herbs were collected on the island, a tradition started by the Benedictine monks.

One day Lokrum exploration would be the only logical solution thus there is so much to see. The island is a natural resort protected by the Croatian Academy of Art and Science. On the island there is a Botanic garden with tropical and subtropical plants. On the highest peak there is a Fort Royal built in a shape of five pointed star by French army in 1806; it gives a magnificent view of Dubrovnik, Cavtat and the island itself. Walking through pathways you can easily reach the old Benedictine monastery preserved and partly restored into the Maximilian of Habsburg palace in 19th century; now serves as a restaurant and café bar.

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