The untamed Dalmatian island of Mljet is one of Croatia's top sights and a paradise for anyone wanting to get away from it all. Half of Mljet island is a pristine national park. There are few residents, no large towns and only one major road. The highlight and most unusual feature of Mljet National Park are the two inland salt water lakes - Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero, connected to the sea by a narrow canal.
The island of Mljet, as do most of the other islands along the Croatian coast, offers a variety of accommodation in its villages and bays. Most accommodation is offered by the locals renting out rooms and apartments to travelers. The only hotel on the island is Hotel Odisej, located in Pomena.
Suggested Programme for 4 nights –
- Return ferry ticket: Dubrovnik to Sobra (The main port on Mjlet Island is Sobra on the island's eastern end which is connected by car ferry to Dubrovnik).
- Return bus ticket: Sobra to Pomena/ Polace.
- 4 nights accommodation inclusive of daily breakfast.
- Rent a bicycle and ride through the park.
- Rent a kayak to paddle the lakes or simply swim in the clear, blue water.
- 01 lunch for two. In the middle of Veliko Jezero is the tiny islet of Sv Marija which contains a former Benedictine monastery dating from the 12th century. It's now a restaurant, accessible by regularly scheduled small boats.
- Admission to Mljet National Park. You can access the park at either end via the settlements of Pomena and Polace (pronounced Po-latch-e) where most of the accommodation and restaurants are found. The admission price includes the boat trip to the monastery on Sv Marija Islet.
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