17/06/2026
The Faded Footsteps Haunted World Cup.
Next up is Croatia.
The Island of Daksa, located just off the coast of Dubrovnik, has a reputation as one of Croatia's most haunted islands. This dark folklore stems from a tragic event in October 1944 when Yugoslav Partisans rounded up and summarily executed dozens of suspected N**i sympathizers, including the city's mayor and local priests, without trial.
• The "Daksa Massacre": Between 48 and 53 men were executed by firing squad and left in unburied mass graves.
• Unsettled Spirits: The bodies remained hidden for over 60 years until a forensic exhumation in 2009. Because the victims were denied a trial and a proper burial, local fishermen's tales claim the island is roamed by angry, restless spirits seeking justice.
• Abandoned Atmosphere: The island, which also houses an overgrown 13th-century Franciscan monastery, is largely avoided by locals and passing boats.