{"id":3691,"date":"2020-05-14T09:48:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T09:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/?page_id=3691"},"modified":"2022-12-02T12:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T11:13:17","slug":"island-sipan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ferrycroatia.com\/en\/island-sipan\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Sipan"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Island Sipan is the largest of the 3 Elaphiti Islands<\/strong> located north of Dubrovnik, the island which is about 16km2 in size only has a whole year population of about 400 people<\/strong>, during summer there is, of course, more people on the island, but it is by no means crowded, so if you are looking for a peaceful spot, Island Sipan is for sure something to consider.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Island has two settlements\/villages<\/strong> Sudurad (on Croatian Su\u0111ura\u0111) at the south end of the Island towards Island Lopud<\/a> and the larger Sipanska Luka<\/strong> (\u0160ipanska Luka) on the west side of the Island, the distance between the two settlements is about 5 km. The connection between the two villages runs in a valley, where Wine, Olives and Citrus is grown<\/strong>, the rest of the island has a lot of hills, the highest point is 247 meter<\/strong> above sea level, so there is plenty of spots with a great view to the nearby Island Jakljan, Island Lopud, Island Mljet<\/a> and the mainland.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Visiting Island Sipan – good to know<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Accommodation<\/strong> on Island Sipan can be found in both Sudurad and Sipanska Luka, if you like to stay in a hotel you can choose between the hotel Bozica in Sudurad and the hotel Sipan in Sipanska Luka alternative you have several private apartments and a few holiday house to choose between.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Despite Island Sipan having a long history as an inhabited island<\/strong>, there are not many significant sights, but what you could see is the Sko\u010dibuha Palace<\/strong>, other things you could do during your stay is to go hiking around the Island<\/strong>, there are several marked trails. Also do not forget to visit Restaurant Bowa<\/a> which is a unique experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In terms of beaches you have plenty of options around the Island<\/strong>, ranging from the most popular ones in Sudurad and Sipanska Luka to beaches in more remote and hard reach places, ask the locals for advice once there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shopping is possible in both Sipanska Luka and Sudurad, in both villages there are also plenty of coffee bars and restaurants. TIP<\/strong>: As the majority of the people living on Island Sipan are fishermen, eating fish<\/strong> there is not a bad idea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can visit Island Sipan from Dubrovnik on a day trip<\/strong>, you can either arrange it yourselves or join one of the excursions offered from Dubrovnik. The cheapest way is to arrange it yourselves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Getting to Island Sipan<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Both Sudurad and Sipanska Luka are port villages, Sudurad is the main port<\/strong>, it is connected to the mainland with the following ferry routes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Car ferry route 831<\/strong>: Dubrovnik – Lopud – \u0160u\u0111ura\u0111<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Passenger Ship route 807<\/strong>: Dubrovnik – Kolo\u010dep – Lopud – \u0160ipan<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Both routes operates year round<\/strong>, during June, July, August and September, the car ferry sails up to 2 times daily and the passenger ship up to 4 times daily<\/strong>, rest of the year there are up to 5 daily connections from Dubrovnik, you can see more info about the timetables and buy tickets here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Dubrovnik – Sudurad<\/a><\/td>\r\nLopud – Sudurad<\/a><\/td>\r\nKolocep – Sudurad<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sudurad – Dubrovnik<\/a><\/td>\r\nSudurad – Lopud<\/a><\/td>\r\nSudurad – Kolocep<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The ferry connection to Sipanska Luk<\/strong>a is a fast ferry \/ catamaran operated by G&V line<\/a>, the catamaran sails daily year round<\/strong>, you can see timetable for travel options and buy tickets from Sipanska Luka here:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Dubrovnik – Sipanska Luka<\/a><\/td>\r\nMljet – Sipanska Luka<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sipanska Luka Dubrovnik<\/a><\/td>\r\nSipanska Luka – Mljet<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Island Sipan is the largest of the 3 Elaphiti Islands located north of Dubrovnik, the island which is about 16km2 in size only has a whole year population of about 400 people, during summer there is, of course, more people on the island, but it is by no means crowded, so if you are looking […]<\/p>\n

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