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From Dubrovnik: Elaphite island-hopping with lunch
From Dubrovnik: Mljet National Park island day trip
Dubrovnik: Lokrum island & Betina cave boat tour
Dubrovnik: Old Town walking tour & picnic at Lokrum island
Dubrovnik: Lokrum & Betina cave private speedboat tour
From Dubrovnik: Hop-on-hop-off Elaphiti islands boat tour
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Best islands near Dubrovnik: honest rankings for every type of traveller
Which island near Dubrovnik should you visit? Honest comparison of Lokrum, Elaphiti, Mljet, and Korčula for beach, culture, nature, and ease of travel.
Elaphiti Islands: the complete guide for visitors from Dubrovnik
Everything you need to know about the Elaphiti Islands — Lopud, Šipan, Koločep, ferries, beaches, and the best tours from Dubrovnik.
How to get to the Elaphiti Islands from Dubrovnik: ferries, catamarans, and tours
Complete ferry guide to the Elaphiti Islands: Jadrolinija timetables, Krilo catamaran, how to reach Gruž Port, and what to expect on the crossing.
Island hopping from Dubrovnik: the complete practical guide
How to island-hop from Dubrovnik independently or on a tour — Elaphiti, Mljet, Korčula, ferries, timetables, and the best multi-day routes explained.
Koločep Island: the smallest Elaphiti island and the quietest
Koločep is the closest Elaphiti island to Dubrovnik — 20 minutes by ferry, a sandy beach, pine forest paths, and almost no tourism. Complete visitor guide.
Korčula Island: the complete guide for visitors from Dubrovnik
Korčula Old Town, Marco Polo connections, local wine, and the best beaches. Complete guide to visiting Croatia's most underrated island from Dubrovnik.
Lokrum Island: nature reserve, Iron Throne, and the best half-day from Dubrovnik
Lokrum is 15 minutes by ferry from Dubrovnik's Old Harbour — botanical garden, salt lake, peacocks, fort, and the Game of Thrones Iron Throne replica.
Lopud Island: the complete guide to Dubrovnik's sandy-beach island
Lopud has the best sandy beach near Dubrovnik (Šunj Bay), a car-free village, and good restaurants. How to get there, what to do, and where to eat.
Mljet National Park: the complete day trip guide from Dubrovnik
Mljet's salt lakes, island monastery, cycling tracks, and Odysseus Cave make it one of Croatia's best national parks
Šipan Island: cycling, olive groves, and authentic Elaphiti life
Šipan is the largest and quietest Elaphiti island — car-free, olive grove cycling between two medieval villages, and almost no tourists