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Lastovo travel & tourism guide

Notable Foundation World Wide Fund for Nature, included Lastovo Archipelago among the 10 heavenly oasis in the Mediterranean which has been preserved and untouched beauty, the key to identify the overall biodiversity of Mediterranean.At 2006, island become the eleventh nature park in Croatia. The protection will preserve his inherited landscape and cultural values, and biological and landscape diversity, which includes the adjoining sea and seabed.


46 is specifically number for this island, it is surrounded by 46 uninhabited islands, is located 46 church (chapel), 46 elevations or hills, and as many lowland valleys - cultivated fields of olives, fruit and wine grapes.

It is a small island so it is ideal that he loot on foot, and bicycle or scooter that is at all times be borrowed. Those who love the sea can be an all-day boat trip on a sandy island in the archipelago Saplun Lastovnjaci, a trip to Mljet, or, not so near, but extremely attractive Palagruza. Lovers of the sea and fishing boats can rent a boat and also on the island there are two diving schools. You have everything you need for your vacation in the unspoiled nature.

Island is very attractive to boaters, divers certainly have a lot to see in the waters surrounding the islands and islets. Lastovo has abundant fish, clams and crab, and lobster is one of the most popular dishes in restaurants and taverns.

In the bay St. Mihael is placed a disco club and a caffee bar and these are the only places to go out 'couse Lastovo is more like an island of peace and quiet.

The main village on the island is Lastovo, it is situated on a hill away from the sea, characterized by a number of stone houses. Number of houses in the village was abandoned, but recently more and more restored and used for tourism.

Ferry port is situated in Ubli which is the second largest town on the island.

Village of 30 houses in the bay of Lucica is historically protected site. Originally it was a fishing village with houses that were used for storing fishing accessories and equipment. Less than a kilometer away from the main village. Lucica is prohibited by any new construction and existing home is renovated according to strict customs of the original Mediterranean architecture. For visitors it is a secret, shady, quiet, and quite a pleasant place. Riva is a of stone, facing the island of Korcula, a cove itself is sufficient only for small boats. For tourists, this is an advantage, because there they can swim without fear of speed boats, pollution or traffic jams.Lucica is one of the most beautiful bays ideal for sailing, fishing, swimming and for all kinds of resting.

Quality accommodation facilities (hotel, apartments), home-made food and exquisite wines, as well as sports and recreational opportunities - yachting, surfing, fishing - guarantee a pleasant stay. Especially attractive are excursions by boat to the islands and islets of the Lastovo archipelago, with bathing and fish picnic opportunities...

Island is connected with Split, Vela Luka, Dubrovnik and Bari.From Split every day driving several ferries and catamarans, and the possible arrival on the island and from Vela Luka on Korcula.During the summer months, catamaran rides several times a week on-line Dubrovnik Lastovo and Bari (Italy).

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