Holiday Guide to Lopud, Croatia – All Inclusive
Around 17 kilometres off the coast of Dubrovnik in Croatia lay one of the most charming islands of the Elafiti archipelago Lopud. The island has just one village, no cars and the only way to reach there is by boat, thus giving all inclusive Lopud a relaxed and laid back feel to it. With a picture perfect bay, a pleasant village with pretty stone houses, a lovely beach, a beautiful countryside and the remains of several historic buildings; holidays all inclusive in Lopud are just perfect.
The village of Lopud is set around a centuries old harbour bolstered by two fortresses. You’ll also find a Franciscan monastery, an ethnographic museum and the Duke’s palace. While inland is home to fragrant pine forests and citrus groves.
Beach:
If you’re a beach lover then you’ve definitely chosen the right place, Lopud is blessed when it comes to beaches. The village has its own beach as well as a walk through the pine forests and citrus groves take you across to the other side of the island where you’ll find Sunj beach. With almost a kilometre of fine horse-shoe shaped beach, it is the star attraction of Croatia.
The Sunj beach is ideal for families on cheap all inclusive holidays in Lopud as the waters are pretty shallow, just about knee deep for almost 100 meters into the sea. With sun beds and parasols scattered throughout the beach and a couple of restaurants, it is the ultimate destination for a sun, sea and sand holiday.
Nightlife:
Matching with the island’s low-key and laid back atmosphere, the nightlife on holidays in Lopud are pretty much the same- simple and low-key. The handful of seafront bars and taverns are ideal for those wanting to keep it low. There are terrace restaurants and bars as well where one can enjoy a few drinks and a delicious Croatian meal. You will find a few bars and pubs by the seafront where you can listen to live music or perform Karaoke.
When to go:
It is ideal to plan a trip to Lopud during the peak time. The peak season for Lopud holidays is during the summer months of May to October, when the temperature will not dip below 20°C and an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. The warmest months are June, July and August with temperatures being a comfortable 25°C and the water temperatures too being above 20°C.
Map of Lopud, Croatia