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 LASTOVO, a small town
above the northern coast in the north-eastern part of the island of Lastovo;
elevation 26 m; population 1200. Economy is based on farming, growing
of vines and olives, fishing and tourism.
The pier is located in a small, shallow cove called Sveti Mihovil (St. Michael), protected only from southerly winds.
Lastovo is located on the regional road running throughout the island. Apart from
several late mediaeval small churches (St. Martin, St. Anthony, St. Blaise),
Lastovo also features the oldest monument - the parish church of Sts.
Cosmas and Damian from 1473, later extended (16th/17th c.). The
well-known Croatian painter Dobric Dobricevic (1454-1528) is of Lastovo
descent. Above Lastovo, the largest place on
the island, is the peak with a meteorological station, which offers a
beautiful view on the eastern part of the island, the islets of Lastovci and
the neighbouring island of Korcula.
Lastovo
is an ideal place for peaceful vacations, far from the usual crowd of
tourists.
 Quality accommodation facilities (hotel, apartments), home-made
food (Lastovo is famous for spiny lobsters) and exquisite wines, as well as
sports and recreational opportunities - yachting, surfing, fishing -
guarantee a pleasant stay. Especially attractive are excursions by boat to
the islands and islets of the Lastovo archipelago, with bathing and fish
picnic opportunities.
The island of Saplun is famous for its beautiful sand beaches.
Lastovo
has also preserved picturesque traditional costumes, worn by the local
populations on special occasions. The folklore also includes old customs and
legends. Very interesting is the Lastovo carnival, known as one of the most
picturesque fiestas on the Adriatic. |
