How can I visit Mljet?
Getting to Mljet by Car Ferry
Peljesac Peninsula (Prapratno) to Sobra: Jadrolinija have a car ferry service from Prapratno on the mainland to Sobra; this ferry runs several times a day and has a journey time of 45 minutes. This is the only option available for reaching the island of Mljet if you have your own car.
How do you get a car on Mljet?
The nearest airport to Mljet Island is Dubrovnik Airport which is about a 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Prapratno, a small bay and ferry port at Peljesac peninsula. This is the nearest point on the Croatian mainland from where all car ferries to the island arrive and depart several times a day, all year round.
Can you swim in Mljet National Park?
The most famous attraction of Mljet national park is its lakes with turquoise water color. Swimming in them is not forbidden and it’s something you need to do when visiting this national park. Further from the sea, the lake is, the warmer its water is.
How do you get to Odysseus cave?
Odysseus Cave is an egg-shaped cave with several tens of meters in diameter. The pit, looking from the land side, looks like a big hole in the ground and the bottom is filled with sea. Access from the mainland is possible via very steep makeshift stairs, and the cave can be entered by swimming or a small boat.
How long do you need in Mljet?
Two days
Two days (48 hrs) are ideal. Overnight on the island and see all the attractions (St. Mary’s Benedictine Monastery, Polače Palace, and Saplunara Beach) with enough time to swim in some of the best beaches and do some hiking or cycling around.
Do you need a car in Mljet?
We definitely recommend exploring Mljet by car, anyway. Either arrive by car or rent one at the ferry port. Scheduled buses travel just once or twice a day.
How long should you stay in Mljet?
How Long Should You Visit. Mljet, with its two stunning lakes, considered as one among the Adriatic’s most beautiful islands, is an ideal island to visit for at least a day trip from Dubrovnik. It is just 1 hr 20 minutes by fast catamaran ferry from the town. I would say that the minimum visit is at least 1 whole day.
How long is the ferry from Dubrovnik to Mljet?
This ferry route to Pomena (Mljet) is currently served by 2 companies: Kapetan Luka and TP Line. In the high season it runs 2 journeys per day, in total 14 times per week from Dubrovnik. In the low season this route does not run. Journey time is between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the route.
How big is Mljet?
37.84 mi²Mljet / Area