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The island is situated north-west from Dubrovnik and
it is part of beautiful archipelago Elaphiti. Lopud
is in the middle of archipelago and, people say, the
most beautiful island.
Surface of island is 4.63 km2, and the higest top is
Polačica 216 m. The island is covered, as already mentioned,
with beautiful Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation.
On Lopud time stops, there is no traffic, no noise,
and no nervose.
On island was built three churches and 33 small chapels.
Special place in island is Park Mayeri, famous as the
garden of villa from 19th century, where is the collection
of rare kinds of vegetation such as bamboo and some
rare kinds of cactus, collected from all over the world.

Lopud is presented with sand beaches and turquoise
blue sea.
Beside plenty small and hidden bays, the most attractive
is the beach of Sunj. Cove of Sunj is gladly visited
by many tourist and sailors. The beach is presented
whit white sand and approach to sea is ideal for children.
The islanders are real gourmands. They like good food
a glace of good vine and they still enjoy in traditional
music (call crowd). There are plenty of small private
restaurants which offer domestic meals for reasonable
prices. There is also a possibility for going on fish
picnic.

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