About
Lokrum is a small island nature reserve lying about 600 meters off the coast of Dubrovnik, in Croatia's Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Because it sits so close to the city, it makes an easy trip for a visitor who wants to leave the old town for a few hours without going far.
What to see
- Peacocks roam freely across the island and are often the first thing visitors notice.
- Botanical gardens give the island its green character, with planted paths to wander.
- Ruins of a Benedictine monastery, dating back to 1023, stand among the island's landscape as a reminder of its long history.
What kind of visit it makes
Lokrum suits a slow, unhurried outing. Visitors come for the walk, the quiet paths, the wildlife and the views back toward the city. It works well alongside a day in Dubrovnik, since the crossing is short and the island is close enough to reach from the coast without much planning.
If you are deciding whether to go, consider whether you would enjoy a relaxed half-day in a natural setting, a little removed from the busier streets of the old town. For many people that contrast is the main reason to make the trip.