Lokrum is a small Adriatic island near Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. This forested nature reserve features medieval ruins, a Benedictine monastery dating to the 12th century, and saltwater lakes. Visitors explore walking trails through pine and cypress forests, visit the botanical gardens, and enjoy swimming in secluded coves around the island's rocky shoreline.
Lokrum is a protected uninhabited island and nature reserve located in the Adriatic Sea approximately 600 meters southeast of Dubrovnik's Old Town, within the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of southern Croatia. The island covers around 72 hectares and has been under legal nature protection since 1948, preserving its dense Mediterranean forest, exotic botanical garden, and historic Benedictine monastery complex. This guide is produced by the ToursXplorer Editorial Team using verified geographic, historical, and travel data current as of 2025.
Lokrum | Adriatic Island | Nature Reserve | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Day Trip Destination | Mediterranean Travel
