Island Kolocep
Koločep Island, a beautiful island with no cars, just one adults-only hotel, Elaphiti Islands, hotels near Dubrovnik, South Dalmatia, Croatia
Koločep, affectionately called Kalamota by the locals, is the southernmost inhabited Croatian island and a true nature reserve, just a 20-minute boat ride from Dubrovnik's Gruž port. With its small size and the fact that it is car-free, it offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Koločep is a picturesque Adriatic island near Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands, also called Kalamota.
There are two lighthouses on the island.
The two hamlets have a permanent population of 150 (2001 census). Most of them move to Dubrovnik during the winter. In the summer, they make a living from tourism. There is one hotel on the island, the Sensimar Kalamota Island Resort, intended for adults only.
The island is covered with dense pine forests and olive trees that descend all the way to the rugged coastline. The main attractions are two picturesque settlements in deep bays: Gornje Čelo and Donje Čelo. They are connected by a well-maintained path, ideal for walks amidst the scents of Mediterranean vegetation.
Modra jama: A hidden natural attraction on the south side of the island, where the light in the sea is refracted in unforgettable turquoise shades.
Beaches: From sandy shallows in Donje Čelo to hidden rocky corners that offer complete privacy.
The name Kalamota comes from the Greek word for fishing rod, which testifies to the thousand-year-old tradition of fishing. Koločep was once an important shipbuilding center of the Dubrovnik Republic; It was even home to two crew members of Columbus's ship Santa Maria. The island is also adorned with pre-Romanesque remains and small churches scattered throughout the interior.
Koločep is an ideal destination for those seeking peace, quiet and genuine contact with nature, while also wanting to have the glamour of Dubrovnik within reach.
Koločep (Kalamota): Green peace at the gates of Dubrovnik
Koločep, affectionately called Kalamota by the locals, is the southernmost inhabited Croatian island and a true nature reserve, just a 20-minute boat ride from Dubrovnik's Gruž port. With its small size and the fact that it is car-free, it offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Koločep is a picturesque Adriatic island near Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands, also called Kalamota.
There are two lighthouses on the island.
The two hamlets have a permanent population of 150 (2001 census). Most of them move to Dubrovnik during the winter. In the summer, they make a living from tourism. There is one hotel on the island, the Sensimar Kalamota Island Resort, intended for adults only.
Nature and crystal clear sea
The island is covered with dense pine forests and olive trees that descend all the way to the rugged coastline. The main attractions are two picturesque settlements in deep bays: Gornje Čelo and Donje Čelo. They are connected by a well-maintained path, ideal for walks amidst the scents of Mediterranean vegetation.
Modra jama: A hidden natural attraction on the south side of the island, where the light in the sea is refracted in unforgettable turquoise shades.
Beaches: From sandy shallows in Donje Čelo to hidden rocky corners that offer complete privacy.
Historical touch
The name Kalamota comes from the Greek word for fishing rod, which testifies to the thousand-year-old tradition of fishing. Koločep was once an important shipbuilding center of the Dubrovnik Republic; It was even home to two crew members of Columbus's ship Santa Maria. The island is also adorned with pre-Romanesque remains and small churches scattered throughout the interior.
Koločep is an ideal destination for those seeking peace, quiet and genuine contact with nature, while also wanting to have the glamour of Dubrovnik within reach.
