There is a legend saying that this southern Croatian island is Homer’s magical Ogygia: a place with luxuriant wood and sweet-smelling cypresses, where Greek hero Odysseus has spent seven years of his life in the arms of the seductive nymph Calypso. Is it a truth or just a legend? We can’t say, but Mljet really does have lavish vegetation making one-third of the island a national park. In addition to the rich forest, Mljet owes its protected status to its unique panoramic appearance, numerous cliffs, rich cultural heritage, as well as Small and Big lakes, which emphasize the beauty of the island. In the middle of the Big Lake is a small islet with the church of St. Mary, a location not to be missed. Without further doubt, Mljet is one of the most beautiful Croatian islands.

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