Otok Kolocep Travel Guide

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Promenade

Promenade, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  Just an hours stop here on the boat cruise - long enough for a stroll and coffee. Pics shows views of the bay where we walked along. Apparently on the internet this place is voted one of the top 10 island resorts. 

Kolocep

Kolocep, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  Kolocep is the smallest of the Elaphati Islands - a laid back place and totally unspoilt by mass tourism plus its car free. Just one main bay and hotel with a few cafe bars along the promenade and a sandy beach. We just enjoyed strolling along the promenade here and enjoyed... 

Summer Palaces

Summer Palaces, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  The 15th century is considered to be the golden age of the island of Koločep, a time when the greatest number of summer palaces was built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy - just like this one seen near the harbour area as Kolocep is approached. There are a few ruined and... 

Local Life

Local Life, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  There are about 200 inhabitants on this island, situated just 3 nautical miles northwest of Dubrovnik. They are mainly fishermen, who can be seen sorting out their nets near the harbour. Until a few centuries ago, the inhabitants of Koločep were the most renowned coral... 

Arriving in Kolocep

Arriving in Kolocep, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  Kolecep was the first port of call on our Elaphiti cruise - only 20mins journy by boat from the Babin Kuk Peninsula where our hotel was based. The island of Kolocep is made of limestone and dolomite rock and has no water sources or streams. There are two main settlements on... 

Island Map

Island Map, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  The island map near the ferry landing stage shows the walking paths that can be made on this small island. At one time there were several churches here but most are now in ruins and not a lot to see. 

Hotels  

Villa Kolocep: Villa Kolocep

Villa Kolocep: Villa Kolocep, Otok Kolocep

 sandysmith Says:  If you wish you can stay on the small island of Kolocep - this Villa Hotel is located right in front of the sandy beach a short stroll from the ferry landing stage - so a great location. A lovely swimming pool just in front of the hotel too if the beach is too far! Regular... 

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 The island map near the ferry landing stage shows the walking paths that can be made on this small island. At one time there were several churches here but most... 

 

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Q:  seen a good package deal here - but wondering if its too quiet an island for me. I know its only a 20-30 min boat trip to... 

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A: Kolocep is a very quiet small island, with no direct sailings to Korcula etc. Pretty, but not a good base if you want to do more than swim and laze on the beach. But... 

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 Koločep, or Kalamota as the locals call it is an evergreen island full of pine and carob trees entangled with citrus gardens and small olive groves - an idyllic place to kick back and totally... 

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