Island Mljet - Sailing destination, part 2

Sailing along north side of Mljet, towards Dubrovnik, you'll come across the widest bay at the northern part of Mljet - Sobra.
 

Sobra
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Sobra first was used as a fishing harbor of Babino Polje, the central settlement on Mljet, situated 6 kilometers from Sobra, in Mljet's inland. Today, Sobra is the maritime center of the whole island and a tourist destination. Sobra harbor has amenities such as electricity, sanitary facilities, water, Wi-Fi, grocery stores, and a fuel station. At Sobra you can rent a scooter or a car and visit Babino Polje village. Among the sights of Babino Polje are a large number of churches and chapels: Sotnica – judicial, administrative and commercial building built by the Benedictines in order to store the profits of their property, and the Rector’s Palace built in the Renaissance style. Today, Babino Polje is the municipal center of Mljet, with an elementary school, police station, health center, post office, St. Vlah’s church and a culture house "Zabriježje".

 Church in Babino Polje
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 One of the oldest settlements on Island Mljet is Prožura. Prožura is situated on the north part of the island.


  Prožura
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This old settlement isn't visible from the seaside; it is settled in valley, hidden behind the northern edge of the hill. Prožura's architecture dates from the 15th century and most of the settlement is well preserved. To defend themselves from pirates, locals build a defense tower, which is well preserved although it dates from the 17th century.

 
Prožura
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To reach Prožura you should anchor in Prožura's bay.
 
Prožura's bay
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Two quays are provided for sailors with mooring lines and anchorages in the bay. Local restaurants provide also buoy fields. Bay is well protected from south and south-west wind, but not that much from ‘bura’ or ‘tramontana’ winds.
In case of strong northern wind, we recommend Okuklje bay, just2 NM away from Prožura.

 
Okuklje
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Okuklje is a frequent sailing spot in Mljet because it is the most protected bay on the northern side of the island. Okuklje is a small village where locals practice fishing, tourism, farming, olive growing, viticulture... In Okuklje bay you can enjoy local Mljet's food specialties, taste good Mljet wine, swim in crystal clear sea and spend a safe night enjoying a starry sky.