The relaxation begins on the boat from Dubrovnik when you enjoy a magnificent view of the walled Old Town.There are no houses, hotels, stores, souvenir shops or restaurants on Lokrum. You come here to swim, sun and enjoy the idyllic coves tucked among the rocks. Some of the coves are naturist which you can spot when you see the sign "FKK". Another popular bathing spot is Mrtvo More or 'Dead Sea) an inland pond fed by a saltwater channel.

    The only sight on Lokrum is the Benedictine monastery, now in ruins and its Botanical Garden with palm trees and exotic plants. According to legend, the story of the monastery begins in 1192 when Richard the Lionhearted found himself stranded on Lokrum after a tempest. He was so enchanted with the island, he made a generous donation for a monastery on the island

      The Benedictine order that established the monastery used their island to warn the mainland of approaching dangers such as pirates or tempests. The inhabitants of Dubrovnik learned to watch for fires coming from the island's hilltop or incessant bells ringing from the monastery church.

     Getting to Lokrum Island is easy. Just take one of the boats leaving half-hourly in summer (less often the rest of the year) from Dubrovnik's Old Port.

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