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| Area (sq km): | 56,538 | |
| Population: | 4,495,904 | |
| Nationality: | Croat, Croatian |
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| Local Name: | Hrvatska | |
| Language: | Croatian, Serbian |
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| Time Zone: | +1 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 kuna = 100 lipas | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Zagreb | |
| Dialling Code: | +385 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .hr | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Orthodox |
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| Climate: | Mediterranean, Continental |
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| Government: | Presidential, Parliamentary Democracy |
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| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 7.00-19.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Brac(BWK), Dubrovnik(DBV), Rijeka(RJK), Zagreb(ZAG) |
Dalmatian Archipelago: Mijet
Book Croatia villas and upon arriving in Mijet, you will be pleasantly surprised by a delightful palette of colours featuring the green of its dense pine forests, the white of its shoreline and the blue shades of its clear waters.
A great green area of Mijet has been designated as a national park. Mijet is located in the Dalmatian Archipelago in the Adriatic Sea, between Dubrovnic and the island of Korcula. It is the ideal place to get away from it all, as here the pace is slow, not many inhabitants, no big cities and therefore no busy roads.
The whole island is only around 3 km wide and 37 km long, however, it offers marvellous swimming and sailing opportunities. The two main towns are Pomena and Polace and are easily accessible from Croatia villas.
Mijet’s history
It is believed that it was on Mijet that the legendary Ulysses met the beautiful nymph Calypso and, enchanted by her beauty, he stayed on the island for seven years.
According to Mijet’s history and in spite of its small size, it has been under various rulers such, as the Romans, the Byzantine Empire, Venice and Dubrovnik. Another interesting fact is that the island was given to Italian Benedictine monks in 1151, where they built a monastery in Veliko Jezero, which is worth visiting.
Sailing in Mijet
Sailing in Mijet is one of the preferred activities for visitors and locals alike. It is indeed a dream come true for those who love this sport and for those who would like to learn. There are sailing schools with pleasant staff available.
Also when in Mijet, part of the fun is to visit its two lovely inland salt-water lakes, Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero. Swimming and snorkelling are other enjoyable activities, as there is some amazing underwater life in the crystal clear waters of Mijet. Book Croatia villas and make the journey around the stunning Dalmatian Archipelago.