Lopud (pronounced [lɔ̌pud]) is a small island 4.63 square kilometres (1.79 square miles)[1] off the coast of Dalmatia, southern Croatia. Lopud is one of the Elaphiti Islands, and can be reached by boat from Dubrovnik, Trsteno, Orasac and Zaton. The island is famous for its sandy beaches,[2] in particular the bay of Šunj.Lopud is the second largest island of the Elaphiti islands,between Kolocep and Sipan. Economically the most developed island of the Elaphiti is famous as the "island in the middle" (Insula Media). Area: 4.63 square kilometres (1.79 square miles) The highest peak: Polačica 216 metres (709 feet) above sea level Coastline: 11.5 km (7 mi) (of which 1.2 km (1 mi) sandy)
The harbour in Lopud
Lopud beach scene
Franciscan monastery
Hotel Lafodia (opened 1968)
Šunj Beach
St. John's Church on Belvedere
Derelict house
Small church
Spanish fort Sutvrač
View on Lopud forests from Sutvrač
Interior of Sutvrač Fort
Lady of Šunj Church
Interior of small church beside Lady of Šunj Church