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Rich wildlife

Rich wildlife.  In addition to the richness and diversty of flora in the Lastovo archipelago, there we can also find a significant number of animal species (141 species of vertebrates, out of which 118 are endangered). Especially birds – Lastovo islands are a resting place for numerous migratory birds on their voyage from Europe to Africa during September and October, and back from Africa in the spring. Birds such as shearwaters, seagulls, yelkouan shearwaters, and even the rare Falco Eleonorae can be found there (on the rocks beneath the lighthouse Struga).

Free of poisonous snakes

No Fear. It is important to point out to all the tourists and travelers on the island that Lastovo has no dangerous and poisonous animals. This also includes poisonous spiders, such as the infamous “black widow”, which is so frequently found on rocky shoreline areas. If you do see a snake, do not worry. The only snakes on the island are the non-poisonous “grass snakes” (lat. Natrix natrix, recognized by the white spot on the head).  You can therefore walk freely through the beautiful fields or lay in the shade of pine trees.