Scedro boasts stunning azure skies and a rich history (Image: Getty)
A stunning island boasts untouched beauty and picturesque stone houses, but only a handful of people live there.
Scedro, an islet in the Adriatic Sea between the islands of Hvar and Korčula Hvar, is protected as a park, and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and scenic spleandour.
It features abundant plant cover with with a mix of woodland and undergrowth, as well as various hidden coves in which to take a refreshing swim.
The two villages there, Mostir and Nastane, were once inhabited but only sparsly so now, and mainly in the summer, according to .
Due to its reserve status, constructing houses on the islet is prohibited, meaning visitors don’t have to contend with heaving crowds.
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The island is dotted with beautiful ruins (Image: Getty)
Some 30 people stay on the islet during the summer months and just 15 in the , likely due to the island having no running water or electricity, as per .
Dining options on the island are limited, but you will find a tavern-style ambience, freshly-caught fish and superb seafood.
Porteruša beach, and the wild surrounding it makes it the best place for a swim, or there’s Uvala Nova Posta if you want a secluded experience, as per the firm.
Meanwhile, yachters are often to be found in Tufera bay.
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The islet is secluded and has rich vegetation (Image: Getty)
There are also a number of historical sites and points of interest on land as well as in the surrounding waters.
A 1st or 2nd century Roman ship was discovered 40 metres off Scedro’s northern coast including more 150 preserved amphorae, ancient vessels used to move produce over long distances.
The fleet of Roman Emperor Julius Cesar is also thought to have defeated Pompeius forces in the waters around the islet in 47 B.C.
Scedero is easily reached by water taxi from Zavala, on Hvar, with boats running every day during tourist season.