Okuklje (island Mljet) Locate On Map

Okuklje is today touristic settlement. Through the history Okuklje was developed as port for settlement Maranovici. You can get to Maranovici with private car transfers or car rentals.

Okuklje has few restaurants and taverns where you can enjoy in Dalmatian specialties and Mljet's products.

Okuklje is one of the most protected ports in this area so it is often visited by sailors. If you rent a boat in Split, you can visit island Mljet and Okuklje and enjoy in their beautiful nature and beaches. If you need transportation to Okuklje from mainland you can use private boat transfers or visit it from Split with group or private boat excursions.

On north side of island Mljet is National park Mljet which you can visit with group or private car excursions.

In Okuklje you can stay in private rooms, houses or apartments.

Beaches on island Mljet are very beautiful with untouched nature, rich history, national park nearby and connection with many mainland famous destinations, Dubrovnik and Split.

Attractions in and near Okuklje:
- Church of St. Nicholas from 16th century;
- Bay Okuklje;
- National park Mljet...

Okuklje (South Dalmatia, Croatia) is settlement on island Mljet. It is also port located on northern coast of island Mljet.

Settlement Okuklje is situated in Mljet canal between island Mljet and peninsula Peljesac. Canal is 8 km wide. Mljet canal is protected from south winds, but northern winds bora and mistral can be very strong.

Okuklje has around 20 inhabitants.

Okuklje can be reached from mainland with private boat transfers, boat rentals, ferry which comes to Sobra from Dubrovnik. When you get to Sobra on island Mljet you can come to Okuklje with private car transfers or car rentals, as well as with bus.

Distances of other settlements on island Mljet: Saplunara – 11 km, Korita – 7 km, Maranovici – 3 km, Prozura – 6 km, Sobra – 9 km, Babino Polje – 16 km, Blato – 25 km, Kozarica – 30 km, Polace – 35 km, Pomena – 38 km, Govedari – 37 km...

Tourist Office Mljet +385(0)20 744 186
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Jadrolinija Mljet +385(0)20 746 134
Airport Dubrovnik +385(0)20 773 100
General information 18981
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Police 192
Ambulance 194
Emergency number 112
Fire department 193
Road assistance 987
Road help 987
Sea help 9155

Settlement Okuklje was founded during times of Dubrovnik Republic. Many inhabitants from inland settlements moved to the coast when pirating was stopped.

Okuklje was mentioned in written documents in 1414., 1500. and in 1503.

Okuklje developed as port where from merchants went every day to Dubrovnik to sell their products wine, fish, wood, oil.

Pirating attacks started again in 17th century. Okuklje was attacked a lot during Candian war between 1645. and 1669.

In 1693. the priest's servant told pirates where inhabitants keep their treasures and money. Pirates attacked and burnt entire village. Priest and some inhabitants managed to escape to settlement Korita.

Inhabitants moved back to Okuklje after World War II when inhabitants of settlement Maranovici in inland moved here again.