Island of Mljet – National park in Croatia

Mljet is the first larger island one come upon while sailing the Croatian Adriatic from the direction from south to north. Mljet is Croatia's greenest island with its Mediterranean vegetation, clear and clean sea, gentle sandy shoreline and a wealth of underwater sea life. Mljet is considered to be one of the most beautiful of the Croatian islands too.

The island of Mljet is situated couple of hours boat ride east from island of Korcula near Dubrovnik. National park MLJET includes a western part of this green and tranquil island of the Adriatic coast. The Park is characterized by two deep bays which are called lakes due to their narrow passages to the open sea (Veliko and Malo jezero/ the Great Lake and the Small Lake). Both lakes are surrounded by dense Mediterranean vegetation. There is a tiny island in one of the lakes, called Melita (Mljet) , with 12th century Benedictine monastery. There are a lot of legend connected with this island – one of them is that Mljet was holiday destination of Greek hero Ulysses!

Mljet island Croatia

National Park Mljet:

The National Park Mljet was established in early sixties of last century. It covers about 30 square kilometers of area on the western bit of island Mljet, which is about 1/3 of the Island. It consist of two natural salt lakes ( Veliko and Malo jezero) that are interconnected by a narrow channel. Veliko jezero (Large Lake) covers the area of 1,5 square kilometers. Malo Jezero (Small Lake) is about 1/4 of square kilometers. The salinity of the water in the lakes is bit lower than in the sea, due to intake of fresh waters. The temperature of the Lakes is usually higher then open sea temperatures for about 4 degrees centigrade. Veliko and Malo Jezero are popular places for visitors to swim in. Both lakes are surrounded with dense old pine forest. In the middle of Veliko Jezero there is a little island called Melita where Benedictine monastery is located.

The world famous lakes of Mljet – Croatia

Accommodation on Mljet: Hotel Odisej Mljet is the only hotel on Mljet Island. Hotel Odisej is located at the very heart of the National Park Mljet. It is built in early eighties in the place called POMENA on the western part of Mljet island. Being located at this position, Hotel ODISEJ is ideal place to stay for nature lovers, recreation enthusiasts, scuba diving fans and all other who wish to enjoy clean blue sea and good food…

Island Mljet, hotel Odisej

Hotel Odisej has 154 rooms and 2 apartments, all air conditioned, with private facilities and sat tv. Situated in the bay of Pomena this hotel is within a short walking distance from the Mljet lakes – Veliko and Malo Jezero, part of Mljet National Park. Close to the hotel there is a rocky beach with concrete sunbathing areas from which a regular boat service is available to an isolated naturist beach at the islet across the bay. The hotel is air-conditioned throughout with good facilities, which include restaurant, pizzeria and beach bar, aperitif bar tavern, lounge,shop and children's pool, sun terrace, umbrellas and gardens. Leisure and sports activities includes diving and sailing school, scuba diving. Hire – rental of yachts, sailing boats, kayaks, canoes.

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