Lokrum Island Walking Tour

Duur

4 uur

Talen

Engels, Spaans

Gasten

1-20

The protected small harbor of Portoč, the island’s accessibility and its abundance of fertile land on a large expanse of flatland led to land cultivation and the construction of a church with a monastery in the 11th century. The gardens of Lokrum on the protected and sunny plain were thus established many centuries ago. Records from the 15th century state that the Benedictine monastery’s estates on Lokrum were superbly landscaped and cultivated. The monastery was known for its cultivated plants and herbs as well as good wine and beautiful gardens. Lokrum Island is a favorite place cut by local