Elaphiti islands, are located on the west side of Dubrovnik and consist of islands Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, as well as of few smaller ones.

Koločep

The island of the same name is part of the Dubrovnik island group (the Elaphite archipelago), situated 7 kilometres northwest of Gruž Harbour. The island has an area of 2.35 km2. Due to the limestone composition of its soil, there are no water springs or permanent water sources. The climate is mild Mediterranean. The majority of the island is covered by forests and subtropical vegetation. The economy is based on agriculture, wine making, olive growing, carob, pomegranate and citrus plantations, vegetable growing, fisheries, shipping and tourism. ​
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Elafiti Islands in the sunset

Lopud

Lopud – an island of lush Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation, beautiful gardens, parks and beaches, Lopud is one of the most developed islands for tourism in the Dubrovnik region. In the past, it was an island of captains, which provided the most sailors for the navy of the Dubrovnik Republic. Also from Lopud was the famed sailor and ship owner Miho Pracat.
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Franciscan Monastery, Lopud Island

Šipan

Šipan is the largest island in the Elaphite archipelago, and is situated 17 kilometres from Dubrovnik. It is separated from the mainland by the Koločep Channel; 16.5 km2 (9.1 km long, 2.6 km wide). Between two limestone ridges, the taller (Velji Point, 243 m) on the northeast and the lower on the southwest, there is a valley where olives, prunes, vineyards, carob, almonds, oranges, and citrus fruits are grown. Tourism has a special place on the island. The sunken portions of the valley extend to the northwest to create the Šipanska Luka (Port of Šipan) inlet and to the southeast to create the inlet of Suđurađ. On the southeast extension of the tallest ridges is the small island of Ruda.
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Sunset on Šipan Island

Mljet

Mljet is Croatia’s greenest island with lush Mediterranean vegetation, clear and clean sea, a gentle, sandy shoreline and a wealth of underwater sea life. This island is well known for its southern sorts of white and red wine, which receive a special flavour and aroma from the sun and the specific Mljet soil. The island is also well known for its goat’s cheese and honey which, in the past, was served in emperor’s courts, and mostly for the warmness with which the islanders greet visitors to their island.
Mljet Island
Mljet Island