What makes the Croatian Adriatic especially unique are its many islands. According to the Croatian Hydrographic Institute, there are approximately 1,246 of them, and each one has its own story.
There are only seven inhabited islands that cannot be reached by car, as they are easy prohibited. These islands are a true refuge for all lovers of peaceful holidays, hiking and cycling.
Union Island
Unije is part of the Cres-Lošinj archipelago and is also the largest of the archipelago surrounding Lošinj. Cars do not travel to this island because the streets are too narrow. Since 1996, there has been a small airport on the island.
Apartment Gasparini, Unije
There are also some private accommodations on the island that are rented out. Accommodation Gasparini apartments are located in Unije. The beautiful stone house has a terrace, and guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Island of Silba
Silbi is also called the "gate of Dalmatia" and is considered an oasis of peace, where cars are not allowed to drive.
Joško Castle, Silba
Holiday house Grad Joško is located on Silba, only 50 meters from the beach, in a quiet bay with a few houses. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. It has free bikes, a garden and barbecue facilities, and a terrace with sea views.
Island of Susak
Susak is a small island in the northern Adriatic, known for its shallow sandy bays, beautiful national costumes and the yellowish dust that the island itself is made of. There are no roads on the island, no cars and loud nightclubs. There are only dusty paths that connect you to distant coves through grassy cascades.
Pension Sansegus, Susak
Accommodation Penzion Sansegus is located by the sea on the island of Susak. An old but beautifully restored seaside house, it offers a restaurant with local and seafood food, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a terrace where you can relax. Each room is individually designed and includes a TV and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available daily and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your room. You can enjoy fishing, hiking and diving in the surrounding area. The port is only a 10-minute walk away.
Island of Zlarin
Zlarin is one of the six inhabited islands, the third largest in the Šibenik archipelago and the closest to the city of Šibenik. Zlarin is a green island without cars, a paradise for children, ideal for a complete vacation, enjoying a walk and swimming in the crystal clear sea. It is famous all over the world for its corals - the traditional way of making famous and valuable coral jewelry is still preserved here.
Pelagia House, Zlarin
House Pelagia is an old stone house in the middle of the island of Zlarin. I offer free bicycle rental, a garden and a terrace with a breathtaking view. The rooms are equipped with a balcony with a view of the city and free Wi-Fi. Each room is equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and free toiletries.
The island of Prvić
Prvić is a small island of the Šibenik archipelago, located near Vodice. There are two typical Dalmatian fishing villages on the island: Prvić Luka and Šepurine, and they are connected by a kilometer-long road, which you can walk or cycle along, as car traffic is prohibited.
Stone house, Prvić
Stone house Prvić is located in Prvić Šepurine, just an 8-minute walk from Trstevica beach. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. There is a TV. Mulo Dvorine Beach is an 18-minute walk from the holiday home, while Srima North Beach is one kilometer away.
The island of Lopud
Lopud belongs to the South Dalmatian group of islands. Small, no car, no road is a great escape from touristy Dubrovnik. Lopud also boasts one of the most beautiful beaches in Šunj, which can be reached by a path through dense and fragrant vegetation.
Villa Lopud, Lopud
Villa Lopud has an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. It offers a balcony with a sea view. Stradun, Dubrovnik Walls and Onofrio's Fountain are 20 km away. The villa includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV and sofas. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, microwave and oven. The bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub or a shower. Free WiFi is available throughout.
The island of Koločep
Koločep is the southernmost Croatian inhabited island, located west of Dubrovnik. There is no road on the island itself, the only significant road on the island is a concrete road that connects two settlements - Gornje Čelo and Donje Čelo, wide enough for pedestrians, not for vehicles. Both settlements are a fifteen-minute pleasant walk away.
Villa Baburizza, Koločep
The stunning and luxurious Villa Baburizza is a renovated 400-year-old stone house located next to a 14th-century church at the top of the village of Donje Čelo on the island of Koločep. This beautiful villa is spread over two floors. It is furnished and decorated in the Mediterranean taste of blue and white colors as a reflection of the sea, sky and stone in a unique mix of traditional and modern. It boasts a beautiful panoramic sunset view to the bay, the island of Lopud and beyond. The villa comprises three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a spacious dining room and a living room. There is an enclosed garden with garden furniture, a dining table and a barbecue. From the garden and the bedrooms, there is a sun terrace and a pool with massage jets, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sea or stunning sunsets.
