Lokrum island beach

Island of Lokrum is situated in front of the Old city, ten minutes pleasant sail by taxi boat from Dubrovnik. From the Old city port regular taxi boats run during Spring and Automn every hour and during the summer time every half and hour to the island. 
It is a popular excursion spot and a great choice to spend a whole day enjoying the sun and the see. The island is a natural resort protected by the Croatian Academy of Art and Science. 
On the island there is a Botanic garden with tropical and subtropical plants. On the highest peak there is a Fort Royal built in a shape of five pointed star by French army in 1806; it gives a magnificient view of Dubrovnik, Cavtat and the island itself. Walking through pathways you can easily reach the old Benedictine monastery preserved and partly restored into the Maximilian of Habsburg palace in 19th century; now serves as a restaurant and café bar.
On the island there is a small lake linked with the open sea, called Mrtvo more - Dead Sea, very suitable for children and non swimmers to bathe in.
Lokrum's beaches are rocky and back onto groves of pine trees. 
The Lokrum Boat Service
Departure from the Old harbour every half hour starting az 09.00 a.m. 
Return from Lokrum every hour starting at 09.20 a.m. 
Last return from Lokrum at 07.30 p.m. 
Tickets: Adults - 25 Kn, Children (up to 4 years) - free, Students (up to 15 years) - 15 Kn, Group rate 20 Kn