LOKRUM – a special reserve of forest vegetation
by Dick, 17 October, 2016, 1 comments
Lokrum Island covers an area of some two hectares and is situated in the south-eastern Adriatic Sea, just a short boat trip from the beautiful old city of Dubrovnik. Lokrum is mostly covered with thick vegetation. The climate is characterised by dry and hot summers, with mild, rainy winters. The annual average temperature is 16°C and precipitation is 1300 mm. Plants from different parts of the world have been grown here since ancient times.
The featured image of the blog shows the island, viewed from high above Dubrovnik. Read more...