Southern Dalmatia · Dubrovačko-neretvanska
Šipan
Šipan is the largest of the Elafiti islands off Dubrovnik: a harbour at each end of the island, a fertile plain and the summer villas of the Dubrovnik nobility.
- Area (km²)
- 16
- Population
- 476
- Highest peak (m)
- 243
Throughout history Šipan was a country retreat for Dubrovnik's nobles and seafarers, so it is graced by fortified summer villas and numerous small churches. Between two limestone ridges runs a plain with olives, figs and vineyards. There are very few cars on the island.
Šipanska Luka lies at the head of a long bay open to the north-west, with a quay and plenty of room to anchor. Suđurađ at the south-eastern end is a smaller harbour facing Lopud. Šipan is usually the first night of a route from Dubrovnik towards Mljet and Korčula.
For boaters
A quay and an anchorage in Šipanska Luka, the small harbour of Suđurađ.
Marinas and harbours
Our list has no marina on the island.
Fuel
Our list has no boat fuel station on the island.
Anchorages
Šipanska Luka
Sheltered from Oštro, Lebić, Levant
Open to Maestral
A deep bay open to the north-west, with a quay, a few konoba buoys and plenty of room to anchor. Holding is poor in places and summer squalls from the north-west are dangerous, so dig the anchor in well. Do not block the way of the ferry and the passenger boats; bura and jugo blow in strong gusts.
Bays on the island
- Djevojčin porat
- Mala špilja
- Uvala Basijev žo
- Uvala Bige male
- Uvala Bige vele
- Uvala Bjeline
- Uvala Crkvina
- Uvala Donja dolašca
- Uvala Đanici
- Uvala Galebina
- Uvala Gnjilište
- Uvala Gornja dolašca
- Uvala Luka
- Uvala Mala Duboka
- Uvala Mala Klačina
- Uvala Maslinovica
- Uvala Pakljena
- Uvala pod Crkvom
- Uvala Pod Mandaljenu
- Uvala pod Trpezicom
- Uvala Priježba
- Uvala Prodolje
- Uvala Prtuša
- Uvala Pržinova
- Uvala Raljica
- Uvala Sako
- Uvala Sekanj
- Uvala Špilja donja
- Uvala Špilja gornja
- Uvala Suđurađ
- Uvala Tiha
- Uvala Velika Duboka
- Uvala Velika Klačina
Data source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). The data may be incomplete, so check directly on site before you arrive.
Routes that call at the island
Safety
Emergency at sea
Croatia's national maritime search and rescue coordination centre (MRCC Rijeka) is on watch 24 hours a day. Save the number before you set off.
- 195Maritime search and rescue
- VHF 16Distress and safety calls
- 112Single emergency number
Before you call, have ready the boat's position (coordinates or the nearest headland, island or bay), the number of people on board and a description of the problem. A call to 112 is put through to the maritime rescue centre.
Get out on the water yourself
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The information is for guidance only and does not replace official nautical charts, pilot books or forecasts. Check the current conditions and regulations before you set off.