Island · Elaphiti Archipelago
Lopud, Built Around You
Lopud is a car-free island in the Elaphiti archipelago, a short boat ride from Dubrovnik. Its 15th-century Franciscan monastery, founded in 1483, sits alongside the Church of Our Lady of Šunj, built directly over a sea cave with its own direct sea access — a detail few visitors expect to find on such a small island.
Šunj Beach is a rare sandy stretch on this part of the coast, and the island as a whole offers a quieter, slower-paced alternative to Dubrovnik itself. Rather than a single fixed itinerary, this is a starting point for a private trip built around how you actually want to use it — tell us your dates and interests, and we'll plan the rest.
Highlights
- A car-free island in the Elaphiti archipelago, close to Dubrovnik
- A 15th-century (1483) Franciscan monastery
- The Church of Our Lady of Šunj, built over a sea cave with direct sea access
- Šunj Beach — a rare sandy beach on this stretch of coast
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- Best time to visitMay–September for the beach
- Time neededA half or full day as part of a boat trip from Dubrovnik
- Getting thereBy boat from Dubrovnik, arranged as part of the trip
Every tailor-made trip is quoted individually — tell us your dates, starting point and what else you'd like to see, and we'll send a plan.
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Fit Lopud into your trip
A few of the shapes a Lopud-based trip commonly takes — each already exists as a set itinerary you can book directly, or we can adapt any of them to your own dates.
Part of the Elaphiti Islands Sailing Break
Lopud as one stop on a private sailing break out of Dubrovnik.
Ready to plan your Lopud trip?
Send us your dates and starting point — we'll come back with a private itinerary built around them.
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Lopud trip questions, answered
Is Lopud car-free?
Yes — no cars are allowed on the island, which keeps it quiet and easy to explore on foot.
How much time do I need on Lopud?
A half or full day as part of a boat trip from Dubrovnik covers it well.
Can Lopud be combined with other places?
Yes — it's commonly visited alongside Koločep and the other Elaphiti Islands on a boat day from Dubrovnik.
Is this a private trip?
Yes — every tailor-made trip is fully private, with your own vehicle and driver-guide, planned around your dates and interests.