Island Mljet - nautical destination

Island Mljet is an unavoidable sailing destination in 2 week yacht charter route Trogir - Dubrovnik - Trogir. Lots of people like to give it superlatives such as the greenest and the most beautiful island on the Adriatic. We recommend you spend at least three days on Mljet to explore all of its beauties. Here are our recommendations:

Island Mljet
Photo by Tourist board Mljet

Polače (National Park)

Passing by Mljet's island Moračnik on the right side, the biggest Mljet bay opens up. Polače is one of two convenient bays where you can safely leave your boat while visiting natural attractions of Mljet National Park. Water depth in the bay is up to 25 meters, and a speed limit of 4 knots is mandatory throughout the bay. South side of Polače bay is full of docks owned by restaurants, with moorings, water and electricity. Quays depths are mostly 3 -4 meters and you can choose from six restaurants in the area.

Polače bay – private gallery

If you are looking for a peaceful and quite place to dock, it might be possible to take one of the moorings on the north side of the bay, opposite the Roman castle ruins. Also, those moorings are owned by restaurants in that part of bay. These may not be so peaceful, but are a preferable option by yachts anchoring inside the bay. Anchor in 7.0 - 8.0 meters depth on the north-west side of the bay, and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is excellent in mud and weed. Using the bay as a shelter is also a good idea except when strong East winds are blowing. At Polače you may find a grocery shop and souvenir shop. Polače's main attractions are the remains of a Roman palace, dating back to the 5th and 6th century, and the remains of a 5th century early Christian basilica.













Roman palace
Photo by Tourist board Mljet

However, the ‘must see’ attractions of Mljet Island are the two interconnected lakes, Malo and Veliko Jezero, at the north-west end of the island. The lakes are in the national park and an entry fee of 100 Kuna per person is payable on mooring in Polače. If you are a nature fan, you’ll gladly spend a whole day in National Park Mljet. You can rent a bike, kayak to explore the surroundings or take a boat taxi to the island of Melita, located in the heart of the great lakes.








Benedictine monastery
Photo by Tourist board Mljet

On Melita Island you could visit the former Benedictine monastery, and take a break in cafe/restaurant. Beautiful spots for swimming and snorkeling are found right next to Soline village, where the Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) meets the sea.