Lastovo Island tour: Part 1
Lastovo is situated in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea, 14 km south of neighbouring island of Korcula. It belongs to the outer group of southern Dalmatian islands and is Croatia's most remote inhabited island of Lastovo.
The Nature Park of the Lastovo Islands includes 46 islands, islets, cliffs and ridges, covering a total area of 53 km2 and 143 km2 of the sea surface. It is surrounded by the stone light houses of Sušac, Tajan, Glavat and Struga.
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| View from Lastovo Island's highest point by Ante Gugic. |
Recently I joined rangers on a monitoring trip around the islets and islands, to check on bird populations as well as the general conditions of the environment. It was a unique experience to visit some extremely remote and untouched lands. Join us as we take a photo tour to discover some of Nature Park Lastovo Islands's beauty and learn a little more about some of its hidden .
Sušac
Sušac is a small rocky island, 24 Kms away from the west coast of Lastovo Island. Rain is extremely rare on the island, giving it its name 'Sušac' which translates to dry island' in English.
The island used to be home to 200 people and two churches still remain as a reminder of the community that once thrived. The church of St.Nicholas was built in the 12th century and the church of St.Mary dates back to the 15th century.
The island used to be home to 200 people and two churches still remain as a reminder of the community that once thrived. The church of St.Nicholas was built in the 12th century and the church of St.Mary dates back to the 15th century.
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Malo jezero (Sušac) by Ante Gugic.
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Sušac is surrounded by breathtaking bays and natural beauty.
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| Veliko jezero (Sušac) by Ante Gugic. |
In present day there are only three inhabitants of the island, one Shepard, Goran, and two light house keepers who alternate each month.
Lighthouse of Sušac
In 1879, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria ordered for a lighthouse to be built on top of the island's highest cliff. The lighthouse is still in use today. |
| Lighthouse Sušac overlooking Tršćavac bay by Ante Gugic. |
Bijelac
Bijelac islet is directly translated to "White". The island is an amazing diving spot, placing in Europes top 10 best diving locations. You can get a glimpse of starfish, marine gold fish, oysters and lobsters.
An underwater tunnel acts as a passage through the island where you can see majestically shaped rock formations. There is also an underwater cave where starfish and coral adore the rocks surfaces.
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Otocic Bijelac
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Crnac
Crnac translates to "Black", taking its name from its dark rocks. This islet is also a popular diving spot.
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| Otočić Crnac by Ante Gugic. |
Mrčara
Mrčara is a small uninhabited island west of Lastovo with a range of 7.8kms. The island is a popular resting place for passing by sailors.
The island is also known for its survival camp, an event held annually.
The island is also known for its survival camp, an event held annually.
There is a small islet of Mrčara home to the a little light signal tower.
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| Škoj od Mrčare by Ante Gugic. |
Prežba
Close to Mrčara is the island of Prežba, an inhabited island connected to Lastovo island by a bridge at the village of Pasadur.
There is a light house located on the south side of the island that can be seen from the Bay of Ubli.
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| Jurjeva luka Bay in Prezba by Jelena Šutič. |
Prežba was used as a strategic military base for the Yugoslav People's Army. Military ship tunnels can still be found on the island.
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| Military ship shelter by Marko-Lorenzo Blaslov. |
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| Military ship shelter by Marko-Lorenzo Blaslov. |
Pasadur
Heading over the bridge from Prežba, the village of Pasadur can be found. The only hotel Solitudo on Lastovo can be found here.
This is a small coastal place where old Yugoslav navy tunnels. The Yugoslav navy remained on Lastovo island for 18 years until 1992.
This is a small coastal place where old Yugoslav navy tunnels. The Yugoslav navy remained on Lastovo island for 18 years until 1992.
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| View of Pasadur by Marko-Lorenzo Blaslov. |
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| Military tunnel by Marko-Lorenzo Blaslov. |
Malo lago bay
Malo Lago Bay is a bay located in Pasadur. It is known as a quiet and sunny nautical spot.
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| Malo Lago Bay and the bridge connecting Prežba to Pasadur by Ante Gugic. |
Zaklopatica
Zaklopatica Bay can be found on the northern side of the island. It is very popular among yachtsman and they can often be found taking refuge in the bay. This is how it gets its name "Zaklo", meaning "shelter". The neighbouring island of Korcula can be seen from the bay in the distance.
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| View of Zaklopatica Bay by Ante Gugic. |
Islet of Zaklopatica
The bay is also known for its islet, home to a rare species of birds. The Puffinus Yelkouan bird species is recognised by its singing which could be mistake for the cries of a baby.
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| The islet of Zaklopatica where the rare birds live by Naomi Cresswell. |
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