Sipanska Luka is a pretty waterfront village at the end of a deep inlet at the northern end of the island. The buildings are grouped around an enormous and ancient plane tree – amongst them is a grand through crumbling villa with a balcony supported by lions carved in stone.  There’s a tiny beach just outside the harbor but there are quieter spots for swimming on the opposite side of the bay accessible by a runs between the olive groves and the rocky shoreline.

You can rent bikes to explore the rest of the island and there are a few bars and restaurants – the seafood at Kod Marka is favored by the yachting fraternity. Barka at the Hotel Sipan is the place to head to for after-dinner drinks.