PALAGRUZA ISLAND
Palagruza lighthouse was built in 1875 on the island of the same name, placed in the middle of the Adriatic sea, between the Italian and Croatian coasts, 68 NM south of Split and 26 NM south of the island of Lastovo. This island of exceptional beauty is Croatia's furthest island. The island itself is 1400 m long, 300 m wide and 90 m high, and is covered in Mediterranean vegetation.
|
Palagruza Lighthouse Photogallery » |
ACCOMMODATION IN LIGHTHOUSE
Since the lighthouse building is placed in the middle of the island at the height of 90 m, we do not recommend holidays on Palagruza for the elderly or for those with health problems. There are two four-bed apartments in the spacious lighthouse building.
Accommodation capacity:
2/4 apartments, with the keeper.
Apartment A1.. * * *
Approx. 50 m2, one double room (12 m2), living room with two sofas (14 m2), kitchen (13 m2), shower-washroom (3,5 m2).
Apartment A2.. * * *
Approx. 48 m2, two double rooms (17 m2 and 10 m2), kitchen (13 m2), shower-washroom (3,5 m2).
BEACHES ON PALAGRUZA
There are two well-kept trails on Palagruza. One of them leads to Stara Vlaka, a pebble bay on the northern side of the island, while the other trail leads to the southern side of Velika Palagruza to Veli Zal, one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic. These pebble beaches are ideal for small children due to shallow waters and fine pebbles.
TRANSFER
Transfer Vela Luka - Palagruza - Vela Luka is organized by speed-boats of Mediterano travel agency.
Since Palagruza is placed in the open sea and even during hot summer days access to the island can be difficult due to waves, it is important to follow the scheduled transfer time. Please make sure to purchase groceries on time. The transfer to the island is very interesting because the speedboat passes through Lastovo channel and by numerous cliffs and islets near the island of Susac where it occasionally makes a stop-over to deliver provisions to the lighthouse keeper before reaching Palagruza.
We kindly ask all guests to arrange the transfer several days before arrival.
F&B
Due to Palagruza's distance from the mainland and other islands, provisions cannot be supplied. Before the transfer, we suggest that all provisions be purchased in grocery stores in Korcula. Preparation of meals, including fish that the lighthouse keeper catches himself or buys from other fishermen, can be arranged
THE STORY
According to church records, Pope Alexander III was on Palagruza on Ash Wednesday, March 9th, 1177. While traveling with his fleet of ten galleys, he was impressed with the archipelago's beauty and decided to make a stop. He was served dinner on a small plateau on the island of Palagruza Mala, that has ever since been called "Papina njiva" (Pope's Field). After its stay on Palagruza, the fleet headed for the island of Vis, then towards Zadar and finally Venice. If you would like to find out more about the mysterious island of Palagruza, read our feature. There is an archeological site on the island Palagruza Velika, while numerous finds bear witness to the fact that Plagruza was the island of the Greek hero Diomedes. The island is a nature reserve with numerous endemic species of flora and fauna.
The surrounding waters are the Adriatic's richest fishing area.
LIGHTHOUSE APARTMENTS PRICELIST
A1
Apartment / 7 nights
High season 599
Low season 499
Off season 349
A2
Apartment / 7 nights
High season 599
Low season 499
Off season 349
NOTE:
Prices are listed in EUR.
HIGH SEASON: 03.07. – 28.08.
EARLY/ LATE: 29.05. – 03.07. 28.08. – 18.09.
REST OF YEAR: to 29.05. from 18.09.
Local tax is not included. In high, early and late season, minimum stay period is one week (Saturday - Saturday). Off season stay can last 3 or more days
|
