 The Island of Mljet is situated couple of hours boat sail toward the east from Island Korcula in the direction of Elafiti islands Sipan, Lopud and Kolocep and further to Dubrovnik. It is a green and tranquil island of the Adriatic Coast for which a lot of people who visited it find it very seductive.
Over two thirds of the island is covered by dark green forest of pine wood and other Mediterranean vegetation. The rest of Mljet is dotted by fields, vineyards and small villages. This is an island of forests and saltwater lakes, with one third of the island protected by national-park status. Mljet is almost an untouched island where one can enjoy its sights, smells and sounds of untouched nature
The most attractive area of Mljet is it's western part which is protected national park where two saltwater lakes Veliko and Malo Jezero are located. In the middle of bigger lake (Veliko Jezero) is a tiny island called Melita Island with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery. This area of National Park is perfect for walking, swimming and cycling and enjoying simple tranquility. Mljet National Park occupies the island's western third and includes gentle coves and a pair of saltwater lakes.
Mljet Hotels
- Atlas Hotel Odisej ★★★☆☆
 "Hotel Odisej is located in picturesque harbor Pomena in the heart of the National Park on Mljet island, near Dubrovnik. This destination is ideal for nature lovers and recreation enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy clean blue sea and excellent food." Prices from €64 - Number of rooms: 157 - Check Atlas Hotel Odisej, Mljet availability
There are a lot of legend connected with Mljet - one of them saying Mljet was holiday destination of greek hero Ulysses (!)
Most people visit this tranquil island on day trips or excursions from either Korcula or Dubrovnik.
Latest news from Mljet:
Ferries to Mljet cancelled due to bad weather
According to Croatian newspapers, today is second day in the row that ferries to Mljet are not sailing due to bad weather in the Adriatic, particulary in Dubrovnik region.
For time beeing , Sobra to Prapratno ferry line as well as fast catamaran ferry line from Dubrovnik to Mljet run by Nona Ana catamaran are not [...]
National Park Mljet will get environmentally friendly hybrid ferry
According to Croatian media, National Park Mljet will get new environmentally friendly vessel, a hybrid ferry. WOW!
The new ferry will have capacity of 70 passangers and will be used to transport people to small island Sveta Marija in Veliko Jezero (Large Lake).
Ferry is called a hybrid because it uses energy from solar and diesel [...]
Timetable Update: Ferry Catamaran Dubrovnik – Sipan – Mljet – Korcula – Lastovo
Timetable for Ferry Catamaran Dubrovnik – Sipan – Mljet – Korcula – Lastovo is updated and ready for use for 2008 summer season.
The ferry schedule is similar to last year, with just a slight changes regarding Sunday’s sailing, so people who are flying to Dubrovnik Airport will still be in trouble trying to find solution [...]
Croatian National Park Mljet recommended by Guardian readers
In today’s eddition of The Guardian UK, in�its�Travel supplement, among other world national parks National Park Mljet is the only National Park of Croatia that is also featuread.
The article titled “National parks” includes listing and short introduction of various national parks of the world, chosen by Guardian readers. “From virgin rainforest to snow-capped volcanoes, national [...]
Disappointing ferry timetable for catamaran ferry Dubrovnik-Mljet-Korcula-Lastovo
We were patiently waiting for months for any kind of news from Authorities regarding this newly introduced ferry line. Now, it seems we have it.
However, the timetable is pretty poor and in my opinion it did not improve bad connection between Korcula and Dubrovnik at all.
According to the new timetable, catamaran ferry will sail from [...]
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