Kolocep - island Kolocep

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Koločep is a picturesque Adriatic island in the Elafiti near Dubrovnik, also called Kalamota by the locals. Its surface area is 2.35 km2 and it is only 5km away from Dubrovnik’s Gruž port which offers about a dozen daily connections. The island has two towns, Gornje Čelo and Donje Čelo, located in the largest bays and connected by a 3km long swerving promenade. The East and West parts of the island are covered in thick pine tree forest which descends all the way to the surface of the sea. It is one of the most interesting islands in the Adriatic with numerous hidden coves, as well as the Blue Cave inside which you can swim. The clear sea is full of fish and seashells. Unlike the majority of Adriatic islands, Koločep has an abundance of rich soil and water, as well as diverse plants and tall trees. The first sight of the island can leave you breathless, as it fills you with peace, the smell of Mediterranean plants and the intense color of the Adriatic. It has pebble and sandy beaches, the larger coves are Sapluni and Porat and you can find accommodation in the apartments or hotels located along the coast of the Donje Čelo cove. The historical and cultural monuments you can visit are the church of St. Anthony of Padua, the church of St. Nicholas, church of St. Srđ and the remains of the economic and country building complex. Sports and recreation lovers can enjoy the cycling and jogging trails which follow the coastline, as well as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, beach volleyball and badminton. Near the villas there is also children’s playground with slides, swings, merry go rounds and other activities. If you would like to learn about the traditions of the island, the school of traditional skills and activities offers visits to the local families which maintain traditional skills, such as making carob brandy, traditional evening fishing or goat milking for the purpose of making yogurt and cheese. Koločep offers various excursions, such as cruising around the Elafiti islands on the “Karaka” ship, visits to the Blue Cave on the island, seeing various monuments and excursions to Dubrovnik with tours of the old town. You can enjoy local specialties such as Dalmatian prosciutto and cheese, wild game, wild duck, cheese in oil, green manestra and various seafood specialties in the “Škerac” and “Stari Miri” restaurants. After your first visit to the island, you will always want to return. While in Koločep, do not miss the opportunity to visit Dubrovnik and Cavtat.

Cavtat is a town of beautiful palaces, vacation homes, hotels and beaches. Its promenades stretch for 7km through deep pine woods. Cavtat has a rich tourism offer where everyone can find something for themselves. Two historical monuments are the Račić family mausoleum and the duke’s palace.

Dubrovnik is a city of unique and world famous cultural heritage and beauty. It is on the list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites as one of the most attractive and best known cities of the Mediterranean. It is full of cultural monuments. Do not miss the opportunity to view the city walls, the Minčeta, Bokor, Lovrijenac and Revelin fortresses, the St. Luke tower, duke’s palace, Onofrij fountain, Sponza palace, Dubrovnik cathedral, church of St. Blaize, Franciscan monastery, memorial home of Ronald Brown, Rupe ethnographic museum, Orlando’s pole, city bell tower and many other monuments which are characteristic for this city.

Make accommodation reservations from our offer for Koločep and spend and unforgettable vacation with your family or friends. If you wish to explore the cultural heritage of Croatia and the natural beauty of this region, you can visit Cavtat  and Dubrovnik.

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  • What our guests say about Kolocep - island Kolocep

    Fabulous
    4.4
    Overall guest rating
    Atmosphere
    4.8
    Security
    4.8
    Beaches
    3.8
    Touristic offer
    4
    Friendly locals
    4.8

    • Fabulous 4.2
      Shelagh
      Family United Kingdom
      14/08/2014
      Stunning island, very beautiful.
      This island is for people who want a quiet, getaway from it all type holiday.
    • Fabulous 4.4
      Asa
      Family Sweden
      03/07/2013
      À perfekt relaxed place. You just take it easy, rent à kayak, swim and enjoy the sun. There is not much to see, if you think of sigtseeing. We crashed there the first days of our varation.
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