Mljet island - Saplunara sandy beach!

Saplunara is a quiet seaside resort on the southeastern tip of the island Mljet. It is situated in a bay about one kilometer long, enclosed by a thick forest of pine. It is known for its sandy beaches, even its name comes from the Latin word sabalum meaning tiny sand. There are two sandy beaches, Big one and Small one.
Another, possibly even more beautuful sandy beach is located some 20 minutes walking from there in the Blace Bay. Isolated and away from populated places it faces south and open sea, but still is shielded by low cliffs. Beach is nearly 1 km long, surrounded by coronet of centenary pines and presents a shining example of primordial intact nature.
Blace is often visited by naturists.

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CROATIA LANDSCAPE - MLJET ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

Mljet island, with an average width of 3 km is 37 km long. It is an Island of great diversity and contrast, and "Mljet" National Park covers his northwestern part with an area of 5.375 ha of protected land and surrounding sea.

This area was proclaimed as national park 11 November 1960 and represents the first institutionalized attempt to protect an original ecosystem in the Adriatic.

The world famous lakes of Mljet consist of the Great Lake, covering an area of 145 ha, with a maximum depth of 46 m. The Small Lake has an area of 24 ha and a maximum depth of 29 m. The natural secrets of both lakes have attracted many scientists over the years, as well as other nature lovers from a wide range of professions and personal interests. The rich vegetation of the island, especially in the area of the national Park, explains why Mljet is also known as a Green Island

Near Saplunara sandy beach there is a private tourist settlement at the south eastern part of Mljet island of Mljet,  property of Stermasi family. They offer  two private accommodation unites  with seven apartments for 16 persons with traditional restaurant (Dalmatian konoba) offering always fresh fish specialties and homemade wine. From the restaurant you have beautiful view on islets of Elafiti and Dubrovnik and beautiful natural rocky beach surrounded by one hundred alpine pines.