One of the Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Sea, Daksa lies about 500 metres (0.3 miles) off the coast of the historic, walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Covered by a forest of mostly pines, this crescent-shaped island enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with an average summer sea temperature of about 21°C (70°F). Winters are mild and damp, while summers are hot and dry. Amenities include a 250 sq. metre (2,700 sq. feet) house, a boathouse, dock, and the ruins of an old monastery (60 sq. metres; 650 sq. feet).