Island sights in Croatia
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Mljet Island
Of all the Adriatic islands, Mljet may be the most seductive. Over 72% of the island is covered by forest and the rest is dotted by fields, vineyards and small villages. Mljet National Park occupies the island's western third and includes gentle coves and a pair of saltwater lakes. Most people visit this tranquil island oasis on excursions from Dubrovnik or Korčula.
The highlights of the island are Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero, the two lakes on the island's western end connected by a channel. Veliko Jezero is connected with the sea by the Soline Canal, which makes the lakes subject to tidal flows.
In the middle of Veliko Jezero is an islet with a Benedictine monastery; …
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Badija Island
In the high season, water taxis at the Jadrolinija port collect passengers for visits to various points on the island as well as Badija Island, which has a 15th-century Franciscan monastery and a naturist beach.
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