The island was first mentioned in written documents by a 6th century lexicographer Stephen from Byzantium, who referred to it as Ladesta and Ladeston. His source was Theopompus, a 4th century BC Greek historian and orator.
Although the oldes written document on Lastovo dates back to the 6th century, traces of human presence on the island, found in a cave called Račja spilja, prove a constant presence of man since stone age (8500 BC).
The names of numerous other Illyric settlements along the coast had the same suffix -est which indicates their Illyric origins. When the Romans conquered Dalmatia, they gave the island the Latin name Augusta Insula, meaning "emperor's island".
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While elsewhere carnival traditions are reduced to masked parades and drinking, carnival on Lastovo – known as Poklade - is a unique, for centuries preserved multi-day folk event. Everything takes place according to very strict centuries old ritual, in memory of the event from 1483 when the Catalanes (a common name for the Catalans, Sicilians and other mercenaries) intended to attack, rob and conquer Lastovo, which was at that time part of the Dubrovnik Republic.
As many as 46 bays, just as many little churches, as many spacious fields of grass and rolling hills in the heart of the island of Lastovo, are wonderful options with breathtaking views for those that aren’t satisfied with just the sea and the sun but who enjoy an active vacation. 
Active holiday. Lastovo is a small island, ideal to be explored on foot, by bicycle or by scooter, which can be rented at all times. Those who love the sea, can take a whole day trip to the sandy island of Saplun in the archipelago of Lastovnjaci, a trip to Mljet, or even further to the remote but extremely attractive Palagruža. Enthusiasts who prefer the sea and fishing can a boat, or attend one of the two diving schools on the island. Everything you need for an active holiday in untouched nature.
Lučica is a small village/port with only 30 houses and is protected as an area of heritage. Originally, Lučica was a fisherman’s port and buildings were used as storage for fishing equipment. Lučica is just one kilometre from the town of Lastovo. You can reach it by an asphalt road or – there is 400m long short cut through the forest.
