MLJET ISLAND
The Island is situated couple of hours boat ride east from Island of Korcula towards Dubrovnik.
MLJET ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
A couple of hours boat ride from Korcula towards Dubrovnik will take you to MLJET, a tranquil island of the Adriatic Coast. The national park is located in the western part of the island. The Park is characterized by two deep bays, which are called lakes due to their narrow passages to the open sea (Veliko and Malo Jezero or the Great Lake and the Small Lake). Both lakes are surrounded by dense Mediterranean vegetation. There is a tiny island in one of the lakes, called Melita (Mljet), with 12th century Benedictine monastery. Legend has it that Mljet was holiday destination of Greek hero Ulysses.
The Park was established in the Sixties. The Veliko Jezero (Large Lake) covers the area of 1, 5 square kilometers while Malo Jezero (Small Lake) is about 1/4 of square kilometers. The salinity of the water in the lakes is bit lower than in the sea, due to intake of fresh waters. The temperature of the Lakes is usually higher then open sea temperature by about four degrees centigrade. Both these lakes are popular places with visitors for swimming. Both lakes are surrounded with dense old pine forest. Walking and cycling are allowed in the Park. |
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VIS ISLAND
Located in central Dalmatia, the island covers about 90 square km. Limestone crests hills are covered with macchia and fertile valleys. The area is covered with red soils and interspersed with sand dunes and is well known for vineyards. The main settlements on the island are Vis and Komiza.
The USP of the island are good quality accommodation in hotels or private apartments, unpolluted environment with the crystal clear sea and marine scenery as well as seafood.
The island dates back to the Roman times and its proof can be found all around the Vis island - roman city of Issa with square (agora - forum), the inscription by the hero Calius from the 4th century BC (the oldest verse found in Croatia), a bronze head of Aphrodite, fortreses, Franciscan monastery etc. make this place worth visiting.
PELJESAC PENINSULA
This peninsula is located in the west of Dubrovnik and is connected to the Croatian mainland with small strip of land. Peljesac is connected by ferry from Ploce on Croatian mainland, as well as with ferry with Korcula Island that leaves from Orebic and journey takes about fifteen minutes.
Peljesac has neat architecture as well as pleasurable scenery. It is well known for red wines Postup and Dingac. Also have good beaches. Go to beach Trstenica, near Orebic and Mokalo, which has breathtaking views of Korcula Archipelago.
PLACES OF INTEREST ON PELJESAC:
JANJINA: A village located in the central part of Peljecas peninsula, along the main road from Ston to Orebic. This place has a lovely little bay with clear seawater and small pebble beach. A very sleepy place and is well known for it's vineyards and olives.
TRPANJ: Located on northern shore of Peljesac peninsula and has good pebble beaches surrounded by pine trees and Mediterranean vegetation. This place offers plenty of opportunities for sea bathing and fishing.
OREBIC: A town located on the seashore near the pebble beach Trstenica and bellow a beautiful mountains. Provides lot of opportunities for walking along the coast as well as mountain walking or cycling
VIGANJ: This small village close to Orebic is reputed to be the best place for windsurfing on the whole of the Adriatic.
STON: A pretty place, famous in Croatia for oysters as well as other shellfish.
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