Island of Mljet

Situated in the vicinity of the romantic city of Dubrovnik, it forms a group of south Dalmatian islands.   Mljet is covered with luxuriant vegetation, nursing the most valuable gift of Mother Nature; Malo and Veliko jezero.  As such it has always been a desirable destination for demanding tourists, fans of untouched nature and wanderers on the track of legends about Odysseus and St. Paul.

A respectful magazine, the “Time”, places the island of Mljet among 10 most beautiful islands in the world. Jacques Cousteau considered this part of the Adriatic to be one of the most intriguing and beautiful diving places in the world.    In 1960. the northwest part of the island was proclaimed a National Park.

Harbour of Polace along with Pomena, are important nautical locations, enriching it`s maritime role with late antique fortified summer-house from the 5-th century.    It is believed that it was raised by the Goth Duke admiral Pierus.  Located near the lakes, natural phenomena preserved by the highest form of protection due to its exceptional floral, geological, historical, scenery and cultural value.    Especially attractive is the island of St. Mary on the Veliko Jezero, along with its ancient Benedictine monastery dating from 12th centrury.  Unesco added it onto the register of world`s heritage sites.Hiking and biking paths spread through the entire territory, along the shores of Malo and Veliko Jezero, over the hills which proudly carry their Roman fortifications, cliffs and rocky shores exposed to high seas, through rich forests of Aleppo pine and evergreen oaks.