Mljet National Park

(Local Name: 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. 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