Croatia

Lokrum - Croatia

Lokrum is an island located near Dubrovnik on the southern coast of Croatia. The island is a short boat ride from Dubrovnik and is a very popular tourist destination.

Lokrum Island has a rich history, and its name comes from the Latin word "acrumen" meaning bitterness or tartness. According to legend, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte planned to build a palace on the island but fled after a few days, saying the island was "too bitter".

The island is wooded, and there are many interesting sites to visit, such as a 16th-century Benedictine monastery, a fortress, Maximilian's grotto, botanical gardens, and beaches. Lokrum is also home to many species of plants and animals, including lizards, rabbits, goats, and birds.

The island is a popular holiday spot, thanks to its picturesque scenery and beautiful beaches. There are many restaurants, bars and cafés on the island, as well as souvenir shops.

Lokrum Island is easily accessible from Dubrovnik, with boat trips organized by many tour operators. Because of its status as a nature reserve, the island is subject to a number of restrictions, such as bans on swimming in certain areas and prohibitions on motor vehicles.

Cloister of the monastery on Lokrum island — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Monastery ruins on Lokrum island — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Rabbit on the grass on Lokrum island — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Peacock walking on Lokrum island — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Two rabbits in a meadow on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Rocky coastline of Lokrum island — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Cove among pine trees on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

White rocks and deep blue sea on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Rocky shore and woods on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Path by the sea on Lokrum island — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Pine above a turquoise bay on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Bay with a boat on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Turquoise water off the Lokrum shore — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Lokrum island seen from a boat — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Monastery ruins among trees on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Botanical garden with agaves on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Agaves by a path in the garden on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Palms in the botanical garden on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Path among cypresses on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

Long-tailed peacock on a low wall on Lokrum — **Lokrum - Croatia**

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