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Mljet

Not far from the island of Korčula is the island of Mljet, the greenest island in the Adriatic, a third of which is contained within the perimeter of the Mljet National Park.

It was declared a national park due to its outstanding natural beauty and rich flora and fauna. In addition to these are numerous beaches, fish and lobster fishing grounds and numerous cultural and historical monuments, which make it an extremely attractive tourist destination. The Mljet National Park is the oldest marine park in the whole of the Mediterranean, and possesses two salt-water lakes: the Great and the Little Lake, with a Benedictine monastery on the island of Santa Maria. In the tranquillity of this densely wooded island, you will find a Roman palace, only lagging behind Diocletian’s Palace in Split and the Arena in Pula in terms of size. Adventure on to discover Jama (the cave), which is also frequently known as the ‘Odysseus cave’.