Velika Sestrica
Velika Sestrica is an islet in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dalmatia. Velika Sestrica is situated nearby to Sestrica Vela (Korčula) Lighthouse, as well as near the islet Mala Sestrica.Photo: Quahadi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Islet
- Description: island near Pelješac, Croatia
- Also known as: “Sestrica Velika” and “Vela Sestrica”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sestrica Vela (Korčula) Lighthouse and Kamenić.
Kamenić
Islet
Photo: Quahadi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kamenić is an islet, which is situated 1 km west of Velika Sestrica.
Mala Stupa
Islet
Photo: Quahadi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mala Stupa is an islet, which is situated 1½ km west of Velika Sestrica.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Orebić and Stanković.
Orebić
Orebić is a port town of 3,700 people in Dalmatia. Tourism is one of the town's main sources of income, especially during the summer months. The town's main beach is at Trstenica.
Stanković
Village
Photo: Aradic-es, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Stanković is a village in Croatia, located on the Pelješac peninsula on the Dalmatian coast. It is connected by the D414 highway. Stanković is situated 3 km northwest of Velika Sestrica.
Podgorje
Village
Podgorje is a village in Croatia, located on the Pelješac peninsula on the Dalmatian coast. Podgorje is situated 4½ km northwest of Velika Sestrica.
Velika Sestrica
- Categories: island, lighthouse, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dalmatia, Croatia, Balkans, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
42.96247° or 42° 57′ 45″ northLongitude
17.20811° or 17° 12′ 29″ eastOpen location code
8FJVX665+X6OpenStreetMap ID
way 208904595OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletWikidata ID
Q12644504
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Croatian to Slovenian—“Velika Sestrica” goes by many names.
- Croatian: “Velika Sestrica”
- Slovenian: “Sestrica Velika (Pelješac)”
- Slovenian: “Sestrica Velika”
- Slovenian: “Velika Sestrica”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Velika Sestrica”.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mala Sestrica and Gojak.
Nearby Places
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