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Island Mljet

Mljet - the first large island we come upon while sailing the Croatian sea from the direction southeast to northwest. In historical times, the entire island was inhabited by the Illyrians. The Greeks, on their way to Lumbarda (island of Korcula) and other Adriatic settlements arrived there are stayed due to the water and bad weather. The island was also inhabited by the Romans, who left behind archaeological remnants, the most significant of which is the palace in the harbour of Polace, as well as the names of the island heights, hills and reefs, as unquestionable proof of their residence upon the island. Mljet is Croatia's greenest island with its lush Mediterranean vegetation, clear and clean sea, gentle sandy shoreline and a wealth of underwater sea life. This island is well known far and wide for its southern sorts of white and red wine, which receive a special flavour and aroma from the sun and the specific Mljet soil. The island is also well known for its goat's cheese and honey which, in the past, was served in emperor's courts, and mostly for the warmness with which the islanders greet visitors to their island. There are daily ferry and boat connections with Dubrovnik, while in the summer months, ferries also travel on the route Trstenik (Peljesac peninsula) - Polace, significantly shortening the travel time to the island of Mljet. During the summer months, numerous tourism and excursion boats arrive to the area of the Mljet National Park (at the harbours of Place and Pomena) from Dubrovnik, Korcula, Makarska and the Peljesac peninsula. (For more photos visit Dubrovnik Region Photo Gallery)