Lopud


Lopud is a small island off the coast of Dalmatia, southern Croatia. Lopud is economically the most developed of the Elaphiti Islands, and can be reached by boat from Dubrovnik, Trsteno, Orašac and Zaton. The island is famous for its sandy beaches, in particular the bay of Šunj. Lopud is the second largest island of the Elaphiti islands, between Koločep and Šipan. It is famous as the "island in the middle". It has an area of and its highest point is Polačica, above sea level. It has of coastline, of which is sandy.

History

On 22 July 1813, marines and seamen from and captured the French garrison on the island, which consisted of six guns and 59 men.

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