Mljet National Park: planning guide
A forested Adriatic island park with saltwater lakes and a Benedictine islet. Quiet relative to the coast towns.
Mljet National Park is in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. The nearest town is Babino Polje — roughly 15.6 km (9.7 mi) out, about 26 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Babino Polje | 15.6 km (9.7 mi) | 26 min |
| Lumbarda | 22.9 km (14.2 mi) | 36 min |
| Orebić | 26.5 km (16.5 mi) | 40 min |
| Korčula | 27.7 km (17.2 mi) | 42 min |
| Žrnovo | 28 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min |
| Ploče | 31.1 km (19.3 mi) | 45 min |
| Metković | 38 km (23.6 mi) | 53 min |
| Blato | 50.4 km (31.3 mi) | 1 hr 6 min |
Where Mljet National Park sits
Official Mljet National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Mljet National Park
Mljet National Park sits close enough to Gargano National Park, Krka National Park, Kornati National Park, and Alta Murgia National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Gargano National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 51 min |
| Krka National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
| Kornati National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min |
| Alta Murgia National Park | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min |
Parks close by
- Gargano National Park
The spur of Italy — limestone coast, caves, and the Umbra forest of Apulia.
- Krka National Park
Karst river and travertine falls inland from Šibenik. Boardwalks and swimming areas below the cascades.
- Kornati National Park
A dense archipelago of stark karst islands in the central Adriatic. Mostly boat country and bare rock.
- Alta Murgia National Park
Karst plateau and steppe in Apulia around Castel del Monte.
Common questions
Where is Mljet National Park?
Mljet National Park sits in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. Babino Polje, about 15.6 km (9.7 mi) away — roughly 26 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Mljet National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.