The island of Mljet is familiar as the most forested Adriatic island, and one of the oldest National park in Croatia. Visit Small and Large lake, coral cay and learn about flora and fauna of the park. In the middle of the Large lake you will see a small island, named St. Mary's Island, is a popular attraction and can be reached by boat.
Aside from the natural beauty of the national park, Mljet also has a rich cultural and historical heritage. The island has been inhabited since ancient times, and you can explore the remains of a Roman palace.
The local cuisine of Mljet is also worth trying, with fresh seafood and local produce being the highlight of many dishes. Don't miss the opportunity to try traditional Dalmatian dishes such as octopus salad, black risotto, and grilled fish.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, or an adventure-filled holiday exploring the island's history and culture, Mljet offers something for everyone.
Posted By : Amy_K
A beautiful day--my favorite of our five days in Croatia--on the water by boat and swimming, with a quick dip at the Blue Cave at the Elaphiti Islands and then on to multiple points in Mljet Island, including stunning Mljet National Park (for hiking) and swimming in the Odysseus Cave of lore. (Note--because boats can't get super close to the caves given all the swimmers who are coming in and out, you do have a swim just a little bit of a distance, which was not challenging for me as a strong swimmer, but may be for others. Talk to the tour operator about floatation devices that may be available if you need assistance!)
Our excellent Captain Paulo put together a great itinerary, which also including a stop by the Island where he was born. Provided some great information on the sites and the area at well-timed intervals--and made sure we were always hydrated! He recommended a spot on Mljet for a late afternoon lunch--the beautiful family-owned Ante's that grows hundreds of a varieties of delicious tomatoes (fish and vegetables also delicious--unfortunately couldn't order much of menu it's traditional bell cooking that needs 2 hours advanced ordering ... ).
We did have some weather, and Paulo expertly navigated some choppy waters. Note: Be sure to talk to the tour operator in advance about the best times to go out with regard to time of day and weather if you have back issues, etc. Based on a recommendation by the tour operator about weather conditions, we postponed our trip by a day. In advance (advanced communication was good) ... Paulo also recommended we leave early in the a.m. on our tour day, which can be helpful.
All in all--a fantastic day.
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Posted On : 2023-08-21 12:40:28 
Posted By : IvelinaZapreva
Great full-day trip with excellent skipper who shared with us some history, but also gave us recommendations for diving, jumping and eating! Experienced some windy weather that felt as funny adventure with our boat guy Paulo. Overall a super day on a bout around Dubrovnik!
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Posted On : 2020-08-13 16:56:01 
Posted By : U3431BC_
We went to the island of Mljet for a day with Cpt. Paolo. It was great day with beautiful weather and views. The boat was new and very fast. Paolo took very good care of us. He was very funny, well mannered and easygoing. He grew up on an island near Dubrovnik, so he had a lot of interesting stories and showed us places only locals know about. If you could have the time it is well worth it to go on the tour.
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Posted On : 2020-08-12 14:05:01
