National Park Mljet Jezero

In the north-western part of the Mljet island there is a National Park (it received the status of a nature reserve in 1960). Entrance to Mljet National Park is paid, and you can get there from different places, but the closest is from Pomena. Moreover, Pomena itself is located in the Mljet Reserve.

Along the two salt lakes, which are the base of the Mljet National Park, there is a 12-kilometer road on which you can either walk or ride a bicycle. There is a rental station next to the ticket office.

Veliko and Malo Jezero (large and small lake) are two saltwater lakes that are part of Mljet National Park. The lakes are interconnected by a narrow canal. They are also connected to the sea by a narrow passage. Above photo shows both lakes – the large lake (Veliko Jezero) is top one with it’s Melita Island and Benedictine Monastery on it.

Islet Melita (Sveta Marija) with a large building of the former Benedictine monastery, erected there in the 12th century.

Sunset over lakes.