Pomena, the harbour closest to the national park entrance
Polače Bay, a sheltered anchorage on the park’s northern edge
Saplunara Bay, sandy coves in the island’s southeast
Soline Bay, a quiet cove near the park boundary
Veliko Jezero mooring, inside the lake near the monastery islet
Kayak or swim across Veliko Jezero to the monastery islet
Cycle the trails linking the national park’s two lakes
Snorkel the clear sandy coves at Saplunara
Walk the pine forest paths above Polače
Dine on local wine and fresh fish in Pomena
Mljet National Park and its saltwater lakes
The Benedictine monastery on Melita islet
Odysseus Cave, near Babino Polje
Pomena village and harbour
Saplunara beach in the island’s southeast
The Adriatic season runs from May to October, with June and September offering the most comfortable balance of warm water and quieter anchorages. July and August are busiest, both on the water and at the national park entrance.
The nearest airport is Dubrovnik (DBV), around ninety minutes by road and ferry from the mainland crossing points at Sobra or Prapratno. Most charters simply sail in from Dubrovnik or Korčula, both a short passage away.
Pomena and Polače sit closest to the national park and its lakes, while Saplunara in the southeast offers sandy, sheltered coves away from the crowds. A mooring inside Veliko Jezero itself puts you a short paddle from the monastery islet.
One to two days does the island justice, enough for the national park and a swim at Saplunara. Most guests fold Mljet into a wider south Dalmatian route, pairing it with Korčula, the Pelješac peninsula and Dubrovnik.
Yes. Entry into the national park area, including Veliko and Malo Jezero, requires a ticket, sold at park kiosks and covering both admission and use of the designated mooring buoys inside the lake. Rates are set annually by the park authority and are best checked ahead, as anchoring outside the buoy field is not permitted.
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