Kolocep Island
Kolocep Island
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- John ABelfast, United Kingdom1,582 contributionsLovely islandKolocep Island was the second island that we visited on our Elaphiti Island tour. There were quite a few boats coming over from Dubrovnic and discharging hundreds of visitors, so the main port got quite crowded. Apparently the population of the island remains quite low and this is a popular draw for those wanting a "get away from it all holiday".Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 15 September 2023
- Joasi23South Yorkshire, United Kingdom1,926 contributionsAnother beautiful islandVery short visit as part of a 3 island tour but the short time we had there we loved . The walking trails from where the boat docked provided stunning views of pristine coastline and blue caves . Was fun watching the swimmers diving off the rocks .Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 September 2023
- SWH100Cardiff, United Kingdom1,717 contributionsAmazing snorkelling 🤿This is such a beautiful island. We didn’t have too long here as we visited as part of the 3 island tour, so we decided to head to the beach to do some swimming and snorkelling. We spent most of the hour in the water as it was so beautiful. The water was so blue and so clear. We saw so many different types of fish and plenty of sea urchins, which was awesome. I had never seen them before. Would definitely visit again and spent more time exploring.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 October 2023
- Hannah ChawnerCardiff, United Kingdom9 contributionsBeautiful tranquil islandThis is a beautiful peaceful island which you can hike around on some good, sometimes steep, paths. I really recommend hiring kayaks from the beach by the ferry port - you can kayak to the caves and around the entire island within 3-4 hours. It is a shame that the TUI Blue Kalamota Island Hotel ruins the peaceful atmosphere in the evening - blaring bad music without any consideration for other visitors or locals.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 August 2024
- Nikki BWatford, United Kingdom643 contributionsBeautiful island, lovely sunsetsBeautiful scenic island with calm and clear waters. Not much in the way of shops or restaurants if you aren’t staying at the main hotel there. Some nice walks around the island however, it was so hot in August, even in the morning to trek some of the rugged terrain. I loved staying here in the main hotel with all the facilities but if I’d come for just a visit I wouldn’t know what to do with myself. I’d perhaps need a big umbrella to sit on the beach under for a few hours whilst waiting for the return ferry. From Kolocep to Dubrovnik I found the ferry’s very infrequent but I guess it depends where you are visiting from.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 August 2024
- JoanneLake Mary, Florida2,105 contributionscute little islandThis is such a cute little island. We did not have much time- just a 45 minute stop to walk around. Do take a walk to the opposite side and there is a tiny little church that fits about a dozen people - its just cute to look at. There was a nice vendor selling local jams and jellies - so I bought watermelon - have not tried it yet. Prices were reasonable. Tiny grocery stores for basic goods. I probably would get bored after a day though.Visited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 31 August 2024
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Roland B
Zurich, Switzerland1,808 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
As every year, we spend the first two weeks of September on Kalamota/Kolocep. We love the island for being clean and quiet.
However, we also had unpleasant moments while swimming on the little nudist beach off VIlla Ruza. Small cruisers came directly to the beach and ankered there, with their engines running all the time (for cooling, cooking etc,), polluting air and water of this little precious bay. This is clearly forbidden, but the authorities seem not to care about.
The second annoying thing on this beach are all the illiterate tourists, just wandering around even if there is no path and way out, and it is clearly marked as nudist area. Maybe there should be signposts with symbols only instead of letters, so that also illiterates get it.
Yet another annoying thing on the island are the motorbikes and transports. Even if the island is car-free, with one small road only crossing the island, there are motorbikes and engines for transports that are still running on gasoline. while the hotels use mostly electric vehicles, the locals still run old, stinky engines. Just one old motorbike on the shall, narrow road stinks like hell.
Three things that we definitely do not like on Kalamota. But it still is a beautiful island.
However, we also had unpleasant moments while swimming on the little nudist beach off VIlla Ruza. Small cruisers came directly to the beach and ankered there, with their engines running all the time (for cooling, cooking etc,), polluting air and water of this little precious bay. This is clearly forbidden, but the authorities seem not to care about.
The second annoying thing on this beach are all the illiterate tourists, just wandering around even if there is no path and way out, and it is clearly marked as nudist area. Maybe there should be signposts with symbols only instead of letters, so that also illiterates get it.
Yet another annoying thing on the island are the motorbikes and transports. Even if the island is car-free, with one small road only crossing the island, there are motorbikes and engines for transports that are still running on gasoline. while the hotels use mostly electric vehicles, the locals still run old, stinky engines. Just one old motorbike on the shall, narrow road stinks like hell.
Three things that we definitely do not like on Kalamota. But it still is a beautiful island.
Written 30 September 2023
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Hannah Chawner
Cardiff, UK9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This is a beautiful peaceful island which you can hike around on some good, sometimes steep, paths. I really recommend hiring kayaks from the beach by the ferry port - you can kayak to the caves and around the entire island within 3-4 hours.
It is a shame that the TUI Blue Kalamota Island Hotel ruins the peaceful atmosphere in the evening - blaring bad music without any consideration for other visitors or locals.
It is a shame that the TUI Blue Kalamota Island Hotel ruins the peaceful atmosphere in the evening - blaring bad music without any consideration for other visitors or locals.
Written 5 August 2024
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Sam K
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Aug 2023 • Family
We were staying in Babin Kuk and caught the ferry out to Kolocep. 8 euros return which is great value. It's a beautiful island but there is not a lot there. Quite a few walking trails are signposted at the start but nothing I've you're on then. I would recommend getting a map before you go if possible. There are a couple of stalls set up selling local produce, one near to the ferry, another further round the island. Bought some local sweets there. There's a couple of bars and a small shop near the ferry port also. We walked down to a couple of the little beaches / bays. Beautiful clear water to swim in, it's very pebbly and slippy though so I would recommend sea shoes if you're planning on going in. We had a nice day and I would recommend but do try and pick up a map first - it would have greatly improved our visit I think.
Written 12 August 2023
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LondonFamily88
London, UK1,172 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This is a small cave on Kolocep Island that we arrived at by boat... clearly very popular!
The water is warm, clear and very blue. The blue cave is a small swim from the boat and there are a few rocks along the side to stop if needed. Pretty once you are inside. Definitely wear a snorkeling mask to see beneath the water.
The water is warm, clear and very blue. The blue cave is a small swim from the boat and there are a few rocks along the side to stop if needed. Pretty once you are inside. Definitely wear a snorkeling mask to see beneath the water.
Written 15 August 2020
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John A
Belfast, UK1,582 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Kolocep Island was the second island that we visited on our Elaphiti Island tour. There were quite a few boats coming over from Dubrovnic and discharging hundreds of visitors, so the main port got quite crowded.
Apparently the population of the island remains quite low and this is a popular draw for those wanting a "get away from it all holiday".
Apparently the population of the island remains quite low and this is a popular draw for those wanting a "get away from it all holiday".
Written 15 September 2023
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TheLush101
Cardiff, UK2,440 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
We were a group who hired a boat for an afternoon and it brought us here - it's about 30 minutes from Dubrovnik but in some respects feels a world away!
The island is relatively small but has everything you need for a day / few days. The dock is small and near to it is a small corner shop, some public toilets and then a little further along, a sandy beach in front of a hotel. Keep walking for another 10-15 minutes and you can go around the corner to a rockier beach that's slightly quieter. There are some paths around the island if you want to do some walking - best to get a map if possible.
If you want an escape from the hustle and bustle of Dubrovnik, this is definitely worth the trip!
The island is relatively small but has everything you need for a day / few days. The dock is small and near to it is a small corner shop, some public toilets and then a little further along, a sandy beach in front of a hotel. Keep walking for another 10-15 minutes and you can go around the corner to a rockier beach that's slightly quieter. There are some paths around the island if you want to do some walking - best to get a map if possible.
If you want an escape from the hustle and bustle of Dubrovnik, this is definitely worth the trip!
Written 27 August 2023
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland7,374 contributions
Jun 2021
The Blue Cave is a well advertised attraction on most boat trips to the Elaphiti islands. On this low quality trip I had unluckily taken there was no personnel fit enough to descend to the deep blue water with clients. So we floated by ourselves near the cliff wall as the boat was running its motor making the situation a bit scary. I guess nobody dived to the cave without guidance.
Written 14 July 2021
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sojourner2704
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom784 contributions
Sept 2021
got the ferry here from the gruz port. only half hour on the ferry and cheap price. very small village. there was nowhere to really eat so bring your own picnic. we stayed on the main beach bit it is a nice sandy beach. there was one other family when they left we had the beach to ourselves. we walked round and had some loungers also to ourselves on wood ramp overlooking the sea. the place seemed to be desolate. it was like being on your very own island which is great to have it to yourself but then realise do need people as it was a bit weird. there was a lady selling home products olive oil etc. we didn't walk over to the other side of the island as it was a bit hllly and with limited time stayed in one spot. there is another beach and walking opportunities on the other side i believe and a nudist bit. when the ferry came to collect us there had been more people around but we didnt see them so place for all to have some seclusion . the main hotel there is closed so it seemed like everything was shut down
Written 2 October 2021
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Joasi23
South Yorkshire, UK1,926 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very short visit as part of a 3 island tour but the short time we had there we loved . The walking trails from where the boat docked provided stunning views of pristine coastline and blue caves . Was fun watching the swimmers diving off the rocks .
Written 15 September 2023
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Nikki B
Watford, UK643 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Beautiful scenic island with calm and clear waters. Not much in the way of shops or restaurants if you aren’t staying at the main hotel there.
Some nice walks around the island however, it was so hot in August, even in the morning to trek some of the rugged terrain.
I loved staying here in the main hotel with all the facilities but if I’d come for just a visit I wouldn’t know what to do with myself. I’d perhaps need a big umbrella to sit on the beach under for a few hours whilst waiting for the return ferry. From Kolocep to Dubrovnik I found the ferry’s very infrequent but I guess it depends where you are visiting from.
Some nice walks around the island however, it was so hot in August, even in the morning to trek some of the rugged terrain.
I loved staying here in the main hotel with all the facilities but if I’d come for just a visit I wouldn’t know what to do with myself. I’d perhaps need a big umbrella to sit on the beach under for a few hours whilst waiting for the return ferry. From Kolocep to Dubrovnik I found the ferry’s very infrequent but I guess it depends where you are visiting from.
Written 7 August 2024
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Hi, we definitely passed a sign for an Ambulance Station whilst out walking - although we didn’t actually see it - so I imagine there must be somewhere to take the patient, although I imagine it would be pretty basic?
Written 26 February 2020
do the water taxis/ferries run daily between Dubrovnik and Kolocep please?
Alison
Written 27 September 2016
Yes the ferries run daily. The first to leave the island is 6.45am to Dubrovnik and the last one back is 8pm from the Old Harbour Dubrovnik to Koločep.
Written 28 September 2016
Hi
Do the water taxis/ferries run daily in October between Dubrovnik and Kolocep please?
Written 27 September 2016
They run all year around, the kids on the island need to go to school in Dubrovnik ;-)
Written 8 October 2016
Hi
We are staying on the Island in a couple of weeks - do you remember what times the ferries run between - if we go to the mainland for the day what time is the last ferry back to the island?
Thanks
Written 8 August 2016
The public ferry runs 4 times a day - mainly to suit the locals commuting - the last one returns at about 8 arriving about 8.30. The hotel runs a separate boat (subject to interest) and that has one coming back much later - I think about 11 to Midnight. Between the two services you should be able to cover most of your needs.
I hope that you enjoy your stay - we had a wonderful holiday.
Written 8 August 2016
AAmalaya
Rovaniemi, Finland
Hi,
is there a grocery store on the island Kolocep? Booked an apartment from the island and was wondering if there's a need for grocery shopping on the mainland before getting on the ferry.
Or does anyone know if there are boat taxis going between Dubrovnik and Kolocep? Many thanks! :)
Written 19 July 2016
There is grocery shop with very limited merchandise, and short working hours. Ferry is going to the mainland 4 times a day, there is also water taxis but they are very pricey.
Written 14 September 2016
How much is the ferry to and from the mainland.
Written 10 April 2016
Not sure if there is a ferry between the 2. We visited Kolocep as part of a tour.
Written 11 April 2016
hi, I am looking for a sandy beach not too far from Dubrovnik to spend 6 nights early September. any suggestions which island one should visit. also a nice hotel with beach side location. should have some life on the island eg. bars and restaurants to hit in the evening. any advice given would be most appreciated.
Written 25 March 2016
Both, Kolocep and Lopud have small beaches in their harbour bays. Lopud has another beach on its Southern coast. Both islands are very quiet in terms of bars/restaurants. You might be better off staying in Dubrovnik and make day-trips to these islands to visit the beaches. They have direct ferries several times each day from DBV-Gruz.
Written 29 March 2016
Hi, yes there is an area for nudist bathing and sunbathing. No facilities apart from steps to enter and leave the water. As stated by others it is not a beach and beach shoes should be warn to prevent stepping on anomies if not using the 1 set of steps (near the entry point).
There are warning about the area on the footpath and only one (we found) entry and exit point.
Hotel staff use the area, and tourist boats cruise about 50m off shore!
The water is clear and nice and deep, well worth stripping off for.
Written 4 February 2016
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