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Five best Croatian islands according to The Guardian:
1. SVETI KLEMENT
A green island with amazing inlets with white pebble beaches. In one of them,
Palmizana, the botanist Eugen Meneghello planted an arboretum and built a
collection of villas, available to rent. Waterskiing, swimming and windsurfing
mean it's good for families, and tranquillity is easily found around the rest of
the island. Ferries from nearby Hvar take 20 minutes.
2. SIPAN
Just down the coast from Dubrovnik, Sipan was a chic retreat for the city's rich
families in the 15th century. It's covered with orange, lemon and fig
plantations and the local wine is very gluggable. You can stay in Hotel Sipan, a
converted olive oil factory.
3. LASTOVO
One of the less visited islands of the Dalmatian archipelago, Lastovo is coated
with pine forest and is known for its excellent seafood. There are 46 even
smaller islands nearby, reached by boats from the harbour, and you can choose
from a range of apartments.
4. PRVIC
A quiet car-free island in north Dalmatia criss-crossed with paths linking
beaches, olive groves, pine forests and a 15th-century monastery. The only hotel
is the Maestral, in the old village schoolhouse.
5. MRCARA
The only permanent inhabitants of this pretty islet, near Lastovo island, are
the goats and mouflon sheep. Accommodation is limited to Pension Lastovo, a
hunter's lodge with three four-bedroom cottages run by a free-spirited couple,
but the lack of development means you'll be free to enjoy crayfishing and
boating ... as well as their delicious food, in near isolation.
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