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Korčula
A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Lastovo
Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe
About Lastovo
Lastovo is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Smokvica, 39km from Mljet National Park.
Lastovo is in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, with about 309 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Smokvica, about 18 km away.
Lastovo (pronounced [lâstɔv̞ɔ]), also known as Lagosta, is an archipelago and municipality in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in Croatia. The municipality consists of 46 islands with a total population of 792 people, of which 94.7% are ethnic Croats, and a land area of approximately 53 square kilometres (20 sq mi). TheRead more
biggest island in the archipelago is also named Lastovo, as is the largest town. The majority of the population lives on the 46-square-kilometre (18 sq mi) island of Lastovo.
Lastovo, like the rest of the Roman province of Dalmatia, was settled by Illyrians. Ancient Rome conquered and settled the entire area, retaining control until the Avar invasions and Slavic migrations in the 7th century. The Croats and their subject fellow Slavic tribes secured most of the Dalmatian seaboard, but some cities and islands (like Lagosta) of the romanised Dalmatians remained independent under the nominal rule of the Byzantine Empire. In 1000 AD the Venetians attacked and destroyed the settlement due to the island's participation in piracy along the Adriatic coast. After the Venetian domination, in the 13th century Lagosta joined the Republic of Ragusa where for several centuries it enjoyed a certain level of autonomy until the republic's conquest by the French under Napoleon. The Austrian Empire and Austria-Hungary then ruled the island for the next century, then Italy for 30 years following World War I, and finally Yugoslavia until it became a part of the independent Republic of Croatia.
The island is noted for its 15th- and 16th-century Venetian Renaissance architecture. There is a large number of churches of relatively small size, a testament to the island's long-standing Roman Catholic tradition. The major cultural event is the Poklade, or carnival. The island largely relies on its natural environment to attract tourists each season. In 2006 the Croatian Government designated the island and its archipelago a nature park. Some conservancy groups have demanded the island receive heritage status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lastovo?
Within an hour or so of Lastovo: Korčula (29 km), Mljet National Park (39 km), Hvar Island (50 km), Pelješac Bridge (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Lastovo?
The nearest famous roads are Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure, Dalmatian Coast Road and Adriatic Highway (D8 / Jadranska magistrala).
Where is Lastovo?
Lastovo is in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, about 18 km from Smokvica.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 309
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Croatia
- Region
- Dubrovnik-Neretva
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
- Coordinates
- 42.7676, 16.8971
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Croatia
HAK roadside assistance: 1987.
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Worth the detour from Lastovo
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Mljet National Park
A lush green island paradise with saltwater lakes, a Benedictine monastery on an islet, and pristine Mediterranean forests.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Hvar Island
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
50 km · about 55 min drive
bridge
Pelješac Bridge
A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
55 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Hvar Lavender Fields
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
57 km · about 65 min drive
beach
Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn)
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Hvar Town
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
58 km · about 65 min drive
beach
Makarska
A lively coastal resort town set beneath the dramatic Biokovo mountain backdrop with a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor and pebble beaches.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Lastovo
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 55 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
- 61 kmVidova GoraAt 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
- 65 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
Driving in Croatia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.52/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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