Croatia's Elaphite Islands are located to the north of Dubrovnik and can be seen from the Lapad Peninsula or via a ferry from the Gruz port. The ride takes 25 minutes to Kolocep, the nearest island.
Lopud is an additional half-hour trip. Once on Lopud, it is a half-hour walk across the island to Sunj Beach, described as one of the loveliest beaches in the Adriatic.
Sipan Island is farthest away (two hours by ferry from Gruz), but it's the most attractive for hiking. There are also Roman ruins, summer residences and 13th-century churches.
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