Velika Sestrica

Velika Sestrica is an islet in , . Velika Sestrica is situated nearby to , as well as near the islet .
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.

Lighthouse
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Islet
Photo: Quahadi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an islet, which is situated 1 km west of Velika Sestrica.

Islet
Photo: Quahadi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an islet, which is situated 1½ km west of Velika Sestrica.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orebić and Stanković.

Photo: Quahadi, CC BY 3.0.
is a port town of 3,700 people in . Tourism is one of the town's main sources of income, especially during the summer months. The town's main beach is at Trstenica.

Village
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is a in , located on the peninsula on the coast. It is connected by the D414 highway. is situated 3 km northwest of Velika Sestrica.

Village
Photo: Quahadi, CC BY 3.0.
is a in , located on the peninsula on the coast. is situated 4½ km northwest of Velika Sestrica.

Velika Sestrica

Latitude
42.96247° or 42° 57′ 45″ north
Longitude
17.20811° or 17° 12′ 29″ east
Open location code
8FJVX665+X6
Open­Street­Map ID
way 208904595
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Wiki­data ID
Q12644504
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Satellite Map

Discover Velika Sestrica from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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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

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mala Sestrica and Gojak.

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