Parks and Beaches on Island Mljet
Mljet national park and numerous beaches makes this island a true paradise for nature lovers and people that wish for some peace and tranquillity in their lives. The most popular sandy beach on Mljet is Saplunara.
Mljet National Park protects the northwestern part of Mljet Island and is centred on two connected saltwater lakes: Veliko Jezero (Great Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). Forest trails, warm swimming water, cycling routes and the boat trip to St. Mary islet make this one of the easiest Croatian national parks to explore at a relaxed pace.
Most visitors combine a walk or bike ride around the lakes with swimming and a short boat crossing to St. Mary islet (Sv. Marija), where a historic Benedictine monastery and church stand in the middle of Veliko Jezero.
The most useful gateways are Pomena and Polače. If you arrive by car, Vrbovica provides the main parking access near the lakes. If your ferry arrives at Sobra, remember that you are still on the eastern side of the island and need onward road transport to reach the national park. For ports, ferries and wider island planning, see our Mljet travel guide.
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- Written by: Orsat Munitić