Lastovo Islands Nature Park

Lastovo Islands Nature Park was proclaimed in 2006. It consists of 44 islets, islets and rocks, including the largest island of Lastovo. The rest are divided into two island groups, Lastovnjaci and Vrhovnjaci, along with the island of Susac. Apart from its exceptional landscape beauty, Lastovo Islands are characterized by exceptional biodiversity and richness of underwater. There are 703 plant species here, out of which 53 fight for survival on Earth, with 141 species of vertebrates, and 71 species endangered among them. Just on Lastovo Islands you'll find the endemic Lastovo and Adriatic coastal lizards. Lastovo was first mentioned in the 4th century BC under the names Ladesta and Ladeston. Romans had called it Augusta Insula later, meaning the Imperial Island. The earliest evidence of island settlement originates from Raca cave from the Bronze Age. The biggest settlement Lastovo is located on a hill above the field and is the heart of the island's cultural life. Like many other Dalmatian settlements which were built in the interior of the island, Lastovo has its own port in the bay of Lucica, with one of the most preserved baroque settlements on this part of the coast with stone fish houses from the 17th century. The sacral architecture is marked by as many as 21 objects protected as a cultural good of a total number of 38 churches. In addition to material cultural assets, Lastovo has the immaterial ones as well, which are now protected goods of the Republic of Croatia. Those are Lastovo carnival (poklad) held in February each year, as well as the Lastovo statute, a book of decree and customs dating from 1310. Lastovo has to be seen and experienced and not necessarily solely in the summer months. A mild Mediterranean climate is the invitations for a visit in every season of the year. Lastovo hospitality will provide you with comfortable accommodation in private apartments and rooms in Lastovo. Explore attractions such as: Hum, Galicine, Pokladareva grza, Sozanj or at the church of St. Ciprian, lighthouses Susac, Struga, Glavat, Lucica, Duke's Palace, Etno-gallery Strani, Klacine, Raca cave, Lastovo Fumari, and take Lastovo bicycle, pedestrian and educational trails. Taste Lastovo on local farms and find the sun of the Lastovo's sky in drops of local wineries. Listen to Lastovo's legends and let your vacation on Lastovo turn into a legendary journey, worthy of the craziest dreams and the desire to find your little personal paradise. For more information please visit +385 20 801 252 or info@pp-lastovo.hr.