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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Map E6. * 1,300.
Goveđari: n Polače, Tourist
office: (020) 744 186. National
Park: (020) 744 041. & 8
∑ mljet.hr ∑ np-mljet.hr
Transport
4 from Dubrovnik.
The park can be visited on foot
or by bicycle following the trails.
Marine Life Boats must be authorized – call
Dozens of species of fish, including grouper, inhabit the information office for details.
underwater ravines and caves along the coast. The most
valued creature is the endangered monk seal, protected
in these waters.
Saplunara
Saplunara lies at the
The village of Babino Polje southernmost point of
was founded in around the the island and boasts the
middle of the 10th century by most beautiful beach in
a group of refugees from the the area. It has been
mainland. The governor’s declared a nature reserve
residence was built in 1554 for its lush vegetation.
when the island became part
of the territory of the Republic
of Ragusa (now Dubrovnik).

Sobra Prožura
• Okuklje
MLJET Korita
Maranovići

Saplunara

Uninhabited Islands
Nature is left undisturbed on these islands, with
woods of pine, holm oak and oak going right
down to the rocky shore.

Key
Fishing Villages
Minor road The island’s ancient stone
Path villages are inhabited mainly by
Park border farmers and fishermen. These
villages and the delightful bays
and coves around the island
are lovely places in which
to spend time.
For keys to symbols see back flap Zlatni rat beach on the island of Brač

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