Island Weddings in Croatia: Wedding ceremony on St. Mary Island of Mljet

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.

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, the largest lake, is connected with the sea by the Soline Canal, which makes the lakes subject to tidal flows. 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 than open sea temperatures for about 4 degrees centigrade. Due to these details, Veliko and Malo Jezero are popular places for visitors to swim in. Both lakes are surrounded with dense old pine forest.
In the middle of Veliko Jezero is an islet with a Benedictine monastery; it was originally built in the 12th century but has been rebuilt several times, adding Renaissance and baroque features to the Romanesque structure. It's now a restaurant, accessible by regularly scheduled small boats.
There is one only larger hotel at Pomena village at far westward part of Mljet within the National Park itself. From there one has to transverse a small ridge of some 125 steps up and down to reach Malo Jezero. After say 10 minutes more of walk one reaches to Mali Most (Small bridge). National Park service provides regular boat transit in Veliko Jezero, which takes visitors to the island named Sveta Marija ("ISLAND OF ST. MARY").

If you are looking for a unique wedding location… you have found it. We offer you the opportunity to get married on an island within an island. Indeed, with the lake and a Monastery as a backdrop you could not wish for a more unique setting.

It is possible to have both your ceremony and dinner on the St Mary island (recommended) and stay overnight in a nearby hotel. If you want to explore this island, take your time and stay 3 to 4 nights, we advise to spend the remaining time in Dubrovnik, a boat transfer is available on regular basis. ( Mljet- Dubrovni$k takes approx. one hour).

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