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Lokrum
Island nature reserve
A wooded island reserve with gardens and peacocks, a short boat ride from Dubrovnik’s old harbour.
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About Lokrum
Lokrum is a wooded island nature reserve a short boat ride from Dubrovnik’s old harbour. The Benedictines arrived in the 11th century and began its gardens, the oldest in the Dubrovnik region; Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg later brought exotic plants, and a botanical garden was added in the 20th century. Wander the monastery ruins and cloister garden, look out for the peacocks, and swim from the rocks. Boats run from the old harbour, and nobody may stay overnight, so be sure to catch the last boat back.
Our take
- Short boat ride
- Botanical garden and peacocks
- Swim off the rocks
- Address
- Lokrum, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
- Price guide
- Ticket (beaches & lakes price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lokrum before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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