Mljet National Park Nacionalni Park Mljet
Reached only by boat, Mljet National Park (Nacionalni Park Mljet) is located on Miljet island, known to the ancient Greeks as Melita. The Park is on the northwestern portion of the island and encompasses 98 sq km. It is almost completely covered with a stands of Aleppo pine and Holm oak.
Mljet National Park has no snakes, they were eradicated by the Indian mongoose, introduced to control their populations.
Mljet National Park has no snakes, they were eradicated by the Indian mongoose, introduced to control their populations.
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The mongoose still remain and can be seen hiding out in the underbrush.
Mljet National Park still contains numerous Roman era ruins, which were once the holiday homes of the wealthy residents of Salona. The Monastery of St Mary is a unique site that should not be missed when touring the park. Located on a small island in the center of Big Lake, the Monastery of St Mary was built in the 12th century and is currently being restored.
For those intent on catching some rays on a beach, Sublunary will fit the bill. It is located at the very southern extent of the island.
Mljet National Park still contains numerous Roman era ruins, which were once the holiday homes of the wealthy residents of Salona. The Monastery of St Mary is a unique site that should not be missed when touring the park. Located on a small island in the center of Big Lake, the Monastery of St Mary was built in the 12th century and is currently being restored.
For those intent on catching some rays on a beach, Sublunary will fit the bill. It is located at the very southern extent of the island.
