Islands
Mljet island
For centuries, island of Mljet intrigued the minds of historians, adventurers and clergymen. During the period of roman colonization fortifications and basilicas were built and also a palace in 1. century AD. Mljet is well-known for its natural beauty and fauna but also for dense forests. Northern part of the island was declared a National park already in 1960. Around this little island you will find numerous cliffs and surrounding islets, but also lakes with salt water, dense woods which count 5 types of trees and magnificent hills from which you can have a fascinating view over the sea and all the surroundings.
Island of Mljet is known for the phenomenon of salt lakes which were once fresh, around 10 thousand years ago. Great Lake is about 46 m deep and the Minor Lake is about 29 m deep.
Island is also known for lovely trees which stretch all up to the coast, numerous singing birds, mongoose and eagles, but ultimately wild boards as well.
Another peculiarity of Mljet is an islet situated in the middle of Great Lake – Santa Maria, which was inhabited by Benedictines already in 12th century until 19th century when Napoleon closed the monastery. Region is interesting also for picturesque folk gowns, especially women dress and shoes which were mostly red-colored while the scarves had embroideries typical of the region.
