Legend has it that Odysseus spent seven years on the island of Mljet, enchanted by the nymph Calypso. Not only Odysseus, but every visitor to this green paradise, washed by the Adriatic Sea, would surely love to spend at least seven weeks here if they could.

The southernmost and easternmost larger Croatian island attracts tourists with its beautiful sandy beaches, shaded by pine trees. These beaches can be found in the southern part of the island. In its center lies the oldest national park in the Adriatic, which is an ideal place for hiking or nature walks. A unique feature is the two saltwater lakes – Great and Small. The island is home to 25 species of various orchids, as well as several ...