Scedro Island
Croatia
When the boat enters the Korcula channel, on your right side you will see first contours of Hvar island. From that point it takes around 2 hours to reach the city of Hvar and you will have a time permitting option to stop for a swim on places such as Lighthouse Plocica, Island Scedro, Zavala bay (each noted place is time & weather permitting, your skipper will recommend you a best suitable location for free time).
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Scedro (pronounced Shed-roh), an island that embodies the concept of 'slow living' in its purest form. Located just 2.7 kilometers off the southern coast of Hvar, this island is often overlooked by the fast-moving…
Listen in the app2Mostir Bay — The Gateway of the Charitable Island
We begin our exploration at Mostir Bay, the primary landing point for those arriving on Scedro. The bay's name is derived from the Latin 'monasterium,' hinting at the spiritual and communal history that centers on this cove. …
Listen in the app3The Dominican Monastery Ruins — A Silent Legacy
Just a few steps from the shore of Mostir Bay lie the evocative ruins of the Dominican Monastery, founded in 1460. These stone walls stand as a silent sentinel to a time when Scedro was a center of spiritual retreat and…
Listen in the app4Lovišće Bay — The Anchorage of Legends
We move now toward Lovišće Bay, the largest and most indented bay on the northern coast of Scedro. Lovišće is actually a complex of four smaller coves, each offering a different perspective on the island's maritime character. …
Listen in the app5The Abandoned Village of Nastane — Stone and Memory
Leaving the coast behind, we hike up into the interior to find the abandoned village of Nastane. This small settlement consists of a dozen or so stone houses, now largely in ruins, that were once the permanent residence of…
Listen in the app6Porteruša Bay — The Southern Wilderness
On the southern coast of Scedro lies Porteruša Bay, a place of raw, untamed beauty. Unlike the more sheltered northern bays, Porteruša faces the open sea toward the island of Korčula. …
Listen in the app7Vrh Island Peak — The 360-Degree Panorama
Our final destination is the highest point of the island, known as Vrh (which simply means 'Peak' or 'Top'). At an elevation of approximately one hundred and thirteen meters, it provides a breathtaking 360-degree view of the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Scedro, we return to the quiet rhythm of the coastline. This is an island that does not reveal its secrets easily; it requires time, effort, and a willingness to embrace silence. …
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What is Scedro Island?
Scedro Island is a place in Croatia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Croatia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.0881, 16.7089 |
| Last updated |