The entire western section of Mljet is a national park, where you’ll find two sublime cobalt-colored lakes, an island monastery and the sleepy little port of Pomena, which is unbelievably pretty. Legend has it that Odysseus was marooned here for seven years, and it’s easy to appreciate why he took his time leaving. MljetĬloaked in dense pine forests, marvelous Mljet is an island idyll. To find a swimming spot, follow the waterfront promenade and stake out one of the tiny rocky bays, or hop on a taxi boat to the nearby Pakleni Islands. Summer is when yachts anchor at this tiny seaside party town and sun-dazed revelers descend in droves to the beachside cocktail bars.įor a step back from the action and superb views over the town, head up to Fortica, the medieval castle looming on a hill above the town. Planning tip: Entry tickets are limited to avoid overcrowding. Wooden boardwalks allow you to easily traverse this exquisite watery world. Travertine expanses covered with mossy plants divide the lakes, whose startling colors are a product of the underlying bedrock.

There are 16 interconnected lakes, the 2.35km-long (1.5 miles) Kozjak being the largest, plus dozens of smaller ones – some just reed-fringed ponds.

Plitvice Lakes National ParkĪ turquoise ribbon of lakes linked by gushing waterfalls in the forested heart of continental Croatia, Unesco-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park is an awe-inspiring sight. We recommend using for our Virtual Tours.Greenery and waterfalls converge at Plitvice Lakes National Park © Shutterstock / weniliou 2. We are not responsible for the actions of the previous owners, including their closure, and have no connection with their database or previous user accounts. The domain name was acquired on (with a sales agreement). We are active in 18 countries and place major priority on the excellence of information, committing ourselves to maintaining complete transparency with our readers. However, all our analyses on are complete and impartial evaluations, validated by our certified experts. This remuneration may potentially influence how the products are displayed, their placement, and ranking in various categories of our list. Our compensation comes from the positioning of sponsored products and services, as well as clicks on certain links on our site. is an independent publishing and comparison platform funded through advertising and affiliation channels.

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