Mljet Island

The island of Mljet is the largest island in the archipelago of Dubrovnik. There is a famous national park of Mljet, known as one of the last habitat of Mediterranean sea bear which is protected by law. The whole island is a natural attraction and is also called the green island, because of an untouched nature and lush of Mediterranean vegetation of pine forest.
According to legends it is not Malta, but the island of Mljet, in which the Apostle Paul suffered shipwreck and Ulysses succumbed to the nymph Calypso.

The acting otherwise enchanted island, 100 square kilometres, with its nearly 1,250 residents, tourists and are therefore not particularly interesting for those who seek solitude and tranquillity. Because of its two inland salt lakes and biodiversity in the west of the island is placed Mljet National Park, since 1960. Mljet National Park covers 1 / 3 of the island territory. Good 2 / 3 of the island are covered with pine and oak trees. They raise olives, herbs and wine. A special feature of the animal world in Mljet is Mungo, only occurs in Asia and the Pacific. He was snake-established control, but also other species decimated.

It is known by the many local delicates – goat’s cheese, wine and intermediate.

Here is Mljet Island located

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How to get to Mljet Island

To reach the island of Mljet is the best with the car ferry, which runs several times a day Prapratno on the peninsula of Peljesac and once daily from Dubrovnik, on some days from Korcula, Split once a week. It comes in the ferry port of Sobra. The ferry service between Trstenik (Peljesac) and Polace (Mljet) was settled by Jadrolinija.

• Airport Dubrovnik, Split
• You can get there by ferry from Rijeka, Zadar, Split and other places to Sobra
• by Car – Rijeka, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik – Sobra
• from Zagreb, to Plitvice Lakes National Park,-Split,- Dubrovnik – Sobra

Map of Mljet Island

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Pictures of Mljet Island

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  Prapratno

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  View on Peljesac

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  Entry in port of Sobra

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  Sobra bay

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  Sobra

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  Northern part of Mljet

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  Bay Okuklje

History of Mljet Island

There are still present some ruins on the island from the Illyrian times. In 35 year BC. the Romans submitted and destroyed their city Melitusa. In the 10th Century dominated the Neretljaner Mljet, until 1151 the lord Desa the Benedictine monks of the island Pulianerordens donate it to Italy. In this time developed the settlements Prozura, Korita and Žara. 1345, the started the affiliation to the city of Dubrovnik Republic. During the golden age of Dubrovnik Republic, Mljet was split into two parts: the western part got the monastery, the eastern part of the farmers who are now themselves over the country. 1345 was a statute a legislative base, the rights, duties and responsibilities of residents regulated. 1493 Mljet got its own Rector. Until 1808 Mljet remained part of the Dubrovnik Republic.

Several churches were built in Gothic time in the 15th Ct.). The ruins of the church of St. Mary of the Hill date back to the period of early Renaissance. From that time are several typical structures like Renaissance palace of the Mljet duke in Babino Polje, some Baroque houses from the 17th to 18th Ct. in Korita and etc.
After rule of Dubrovnik Republic it was under several different rules which left many traces as a memory on difficult times Mljet has past trough.

What to see in Mljet Island

• Bay Saplunara

From the Cape Gruj (Rt Gruj) is spreading a magnificent view on the island group of Elafite.

• Sobra-the main port of the island. However, there is the Pension Mungo with its famous fish restaurant, a supermarket and a petrol station.

• Babino Polje-it is the administrative center of the island and the largest town with 550 inhabitants. The cultivation of olives, wine and fruit is the main source of income. Except for a costume museum, two churches from the 13th and 14 Century, the brass and St. Juraj and the trail to Grd Veli, the highest point of the island are recommended to visit.

in the National Park Mljet

• Island monastery of St. Mary
• Veliko salt lakes and Lake Malo

Excursions in the region of Mljet Island

• Saplunara is located at the extreme southeastern end of the island of Mljet

• Korita The village is located in a protected valley a few kilometers from Saplunara. It is not placed directly on the sea.

• South West of Sobra, off the main island road Okuklje directly on the sea

• Prožura is on the amount directly to the island road, while Prožurska Luka on a diversion down to the bay can be reached

• Sobra has its importance by the ferry.

• Babino Polje administrative centre is located around the island in the middle.

• The Maranovići small town located high up on the island main road to Saplunara.

• The road to Blato branches from the island main road to the north and leads to a fertile valley with the raisined Blatina lake, where the city Blato.

• The city Ropa is above the rocky southern coast off the island main road

• From the island main road branches off a side road to Kozarica, a small village on the rocky north coast with few houses and a dock

• Above the Veliko Jezero, hidden on the mountainside, is Govedari

• Soline, Babino and Kuće Pristanište Govedari belong to the region on the southwestern side of the island of Mljet

• Polače is located at the northwest end of the island main road in a deep bay.

• The tourist center is located at Pomena Sea on the north-west of the island.

Accomodations in Mljet Island

Hotels in Mljet Island

in Pomena

• Hotel Odisej in Pomena ***

Camping sites in Mljet Island

Private accomodations in Mljet Island

Weather in Mljet Island

Below you see the current weather forecast for Mljet Island. The climate table of Mljet Island tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Mljet Island and a 7-day weather forecast for Mljet Island

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Climate in Mljet Island

Sports & leisure opportunities in Mljet Island

The island of Mljet is paradise for tourists. It is pleasant place famous for its landscape and beautiful untouched nature where you can forget on daily stress and enjoy.

Beside several beaches and places for trips you can try some active ways of vacation:

• swimming
• diving
• kayaking canoeing
• sailing
• windsurfing
• fishing
• cycling
• free climbing

Where to eat in Mljet Island

The island of Mljet has a rich gastronomic tradition, especially in seafood. Everything you order is fresh and prepared in specially way. This is where is Dalmatian cuisine original and fulfilled with some good wine and homemade olive oil.
Try some receipt of fish, crabs, shells or other seafood specialties like smoked octopus…

• Konoba “TRITON”

• Konoba “RIVA”-serves pizzas, fish and meat spacialities

• Konoba “LAURA”- fish specialities

• Konoba “LUPAR”

• Konoba “CALYPSO”

• Restaurant “MELITA”

Beaches in Mljet Island

Here you’ll find the right place for sunbathing and also crystal-clear sea. If you are looking for pleasant place to swim in the open sea, can be found. There are many beaches in the Great Lake which is due to connection with the sea, the salt water lakes.

On the island of Mljet, you can swim all year round, because here more before is warmed. Especially in the Small Lake, where you can swim since the beginning of April until October.

• Saplunara

The most beautiful beach of the island is near the Rt Gruj on the south coast in the south-east of the island! In the bay Saplunara find fine sand beach.

• Pomena, Polace -Pebble beach and rocky beach

Here you will find some concrete beach in Polace, Sobra, Pomena as one FKK beach too.

Nightlife and entertainment in Mljet Island

Island Mljet is very attractive place where numerous cultural and entertainment events takes place. For younger and all who feels like is recomanded Dubrovnik or other nearby places. Parties and fun are provided by several discos, clubs and open air terraces during summer.

Cultural events in Mljet Island

During the summer are held a variety of dance events in which everyone will find something interesting. Here are some major events:

• Mljet summer – by various well-known musicians, and organized exhibitions of academic artists, and other cultural entertainment program
• Feast of St. Roch – a local celebration of the feast accompanied with procession
• Night Sobre – folk celebration of this place with a rich cultural program and folk performers
• feast of Saint Nicholas
• feast of St. Peter and Paul in July

Videos of Mljet Island

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