Visiting Mljet Island

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The Island of Mljet is located just 45 minutes 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 a dark green forest of pine wood and other Mediterranean vegetation. The rest of the island is dotted by fields, vineyards, and small villages. This is an island of forests and salt-water 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.

National Park

The most attractive area of the island is its western part which is a protected national park where two salt-water lakes Veliko and Malo Jezero are located. In the middle of the bigger lake (Veliko Jezero) is a tiny islet called Melita (St Mary’s Island) with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery.

Mljet National Park occupies the island’s western third and includes gentle coves and a pair of saltwater lakes. This area of National Park is perfect for walking, swimming, cycling, and enjoying simple tranquillity.

Getting to Mljet

Most people visit this tranquil island on day trips or excursions from either Korcula or Dubrovnik.

• Getting from Mljet to Korcula is one of the frequently asked questions in our travel forum as well as in emails I receive daily. So, here are the all options now listed on this page; for local transport options check also buses on Mljet island info and schedules
• For day trip options, here is what is available: Day Trip from Korcula to Mljet
• Korcula to Mljet Yacht Excursion

Here is also a website about ferries in Croatia where you can find all ferry schedules of Croatian ferries, including Ferries to and from Mljet Island with all the latest schedules, timetables, and ticket prices.

Where to stay – Hotels on the Island

• Atlas Hotel Odisej
  “Hotel Odisej is located in picturesque harbour Pomena in the heart of the National Park, near Dubrovnik. This destination is ideal for nature lovers and recreation enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy the clean blue sea and excellent food.” Prices from 64 Euro – Number of rooms: 157 – Check Atlas Hotel Odisej, availability
• Apartments Pavlic
  Only 50 metres from a beach, Apartments Pavlic is quietly set in the small village of Saplunara. Featuring free shuttle service to and from Sobra Ferry Port, it offers free parking and a furnished terrace overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Prices from 18 Euro – Number of rooms: 4 – Check Apartments Pavlic,availability
• For camping enthusiasts check Camping on Mljet island

There are a lot of legends connected with the island – one of them saying it was a holiday destination of Greek hero Ulysses (!)

Discussions at Mljet Travel Forum

Below are the latest entries:

• Car Ferry to Mljet Island
• Day trip from Hvar to Korcula and Mljet National Park
• JNA Tunnels at Lumbarda and Vela Luka (and Mljet!)

More forum entries are here

More about Mljet:

For the latest about travel to Mljet check blog entries

More: Map of Mljet;  Transport to Mljet | Beaches | Mljet Travel Guide | Prapratno to Sobra ferry map | Fast boat to Mljet – Day trip from Korcula to Mljet