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The Island of Lastovo near Dubrovnik city



lastovo_island_croatiaLastovo is the perfect spot if you are dreaming of an excellent and unforgettable Adriatic Sea experience. It is an island town located in the Adriatic Sea in Croatia and a part of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The municipality consists of 46 islands with a population of 835 inhabitants. It has a climate dominated by long and dry summers, which makes the place a perfect getaway for summer tourists who are craving for a Mediterranean climate vacation like no other; it is indeed one of the sunniest in the Mediterranean region. Accommodation is not a problem, as there are apartments available on the Island of Lastovo near Dubrovnik.

Lastovo’s coast is lined with sandy beaches, while its sea is rich with seafood and has natural forests and parks. Most of these forests are untouched and have been well-preserved, which makes the island a beautiful destination for nature lovers. There are also many of chapels built during the ancient times that serve as main attractions for tourists. Apartments on Lastovo near Dubrovnik can be found within the vicinity if you want to enjoy these attractions for a long time.

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The island is also rich in culture which is reflected in an abundance of traditional folk costumes. All the residents of the island participate in their main event of the year, which is the carnival or Poklad. The Poklad starts with the feast of the Epifany, traditionally held on the 6th of January, and ends at the start of Lent or Ash Wednesday. Poklads, which is the namesake of the event, are the dolls made of straws and grain husks, with their feet filled with sand from the local cemetery and dressed in colorful costumes. The feast is accompanied by dancing of people in folk costumes with parades and music.

Apartments on Lastovo near Dubrovnik, Croatia are available to accommodate tourists on the island. Apartments on Lastovo near Dubrovnik, Croatia are the perfect place to stay in order to witness the month-long celebration of the Poklad. Restaurants on the island offer Lastovo’s finest cuisine, while markets have everything you want to buy as souvenirs. Getting there is easy as ferries sail along the Adriatic coast. The ferries connect Lastovo with other islands and the Croatian mainland.

Lastovo Island Map


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