Best of Šipan

Šipan is the largest of the Elafiti Islands and was once a favorite destination of Dubrovnik’s upper class. Though there aren’t any major attractions, Šipan makes for some rewarding exploring. It’s easy to fall for the island upon arriving in Sudarad, with its photogenic stone houses and placid harbor framed against the forested hills rising above town. 

Most travelers come on short day trips, though there are several places to stay on the island — a perfect opportunity to experience Šipan’s beauty once the ferry visitors have departed. Previous kimkim travelers have rented bikes in Sudarad and pedaled across the island to Šipan’s other seaside village, Šipanska Luka. The route passes groves of olive, citrus, and fig, as well as vineyards, with the scent of pine lingering in the air. In Šipanska Luka, you can watch fishermen haul in the day’s catch and take a stroll among the grand buildings (including a 16th-century fortified church).