The Elaphiti Islands

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Location

Dubrovnik
Croatia
42° 43' 6.8088" N, 17° 53' 34.4256" E
HR
General info: 

The Elaphiti Islands are a great environment for people seeking pristine scenery in Croatia. The archipelago comprises of 13 islands and has a total surface of about 30 square kilometers. The permanent population of the islands does not exceed 850 inhabitants, but loads tourists come here during summertime. Only three of the islands have resources for tourists, namely SIpan, Lopud and Kolocep. Lopud is the most known for its sandy beaches. The islands seem to be inhabited for at least one thousand years, as Kolocep has seven pre-Romanesque churches that date back from the turn of the millennium. Elaphiti Islands are able to provide both cultural and recreational venues, depending on your preferences. You can visit churches on Lopud island or you can head to the coastal area and take a walk on the esplanade.

Getting there: 

Boats to the island leave from the Port of Gruz in Dubrovnik where you can reach any of the three islands.

Costs: 

Ticekts cost 23 kn for adults, while children between 3-12 benefit from a 50% discount. Children under 3 can travel for free.

Interesting places nearby

At a height of two thousand five hundred metres, the Plose is Bressanone’s very own mountain. But soon, it might become your favourite mountain, as it already has for so many others.

BASE: 3280ft
SUMMIT: 3608ft
VERTICAL DROP: 328ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 1
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 1

BASE: 1410ft
SUMMIT: 1837ft
VERTICAL DROP: 426ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2

Ski Polhorský Hrádok is located in the Oravská Polhora just a few kilometers from the border with Poland. The resort lies in between the two highest peaks of Oraské Beskydy-Babia Hora (1725 m) and Pi?ska (1557 m).

BASE: 1994ft
SUMMIT: 2969ft
VERTICAL DROP: 974ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 3

Thanks to the new facilities for artificial snow, set up in San Valentino and in Polsa, the ski runs are always perfectly covered with snow, and skiing fun is certain.