According to many this is the most beautiful and most wooded island of the Adriatic, is one of the most interesting cultural-historical pearls of the Mediterranean, which each year is visited by many tourists. It is popular with couples, nature lovers and researchers, lovers of the traces of historical tales and legends, the distant past, researchers and cultural-historical monuments. Whoever visits the island, falls in love with him and always returns.
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Situated in the vicinity of the city of Dubrovnik, Mljet Island is covered with luxuriant vegetation, nursing the most valuable gift of Mother Nature; Malo and Veliko Jezero. As such it has always been a desirable destination for demanding tourists, fans of nature holiday and wanderers on the track of legends about Odysseus and St. Paul. “Time” magazine places Mljet among 10 most beautiful islands in the world. Jacques Cousteau considered this part of the Adriatic Islands to be one of the most intriguing and beautiful diving places, not only in Croatia, but in the world. In 1960, the northwest part of the island was proclaimed a National Park due to its exceptional floral, geological, historical, scenery and cultural value. Especially attractive is the island of St. Mary on the Veliko Jezero, along with its ancient Benedictine monastery dating from 12th century. Unesco added it onto the register of world`s heritage sites.
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