Odysseus cave Mljet

If you have rented an apartment, a room or a vacation house on Mljet, be aware that you have entered in a mysterious world of myths and legends where you could easily get trapped in the beauty forever. The most green Croatian island is that enchanted place of legends still, and among all, there are those of Odysseus, famous Greece hero. Legend says that Odysseus have had a shipwreck, here by island Mljet, while turning back home from his long wondering across seas. The stormy sea had razed his ship over the silver Mljet`s shore rocks, and he found his salvation on this magical island Ogygija, the island ruled by the most beautiful fairy Calypso. Why would Mljet be Ogygija? Why not! Fantastic descriptions of Ogygija are the exact match with the unique beauty of Mljet, the only one like this in the whole Mediterranean. Tame bluish bays, sparkling caves and crystal beaches, will embrace you with hospitality and you'll realize why Odysseus spent seven years of his life on this exceptional place. Legend says that nymph Calypso, the goddess of beauty, peace and silence,kept Odysseus trapped in her cave untill mighty Zeus got angry and ordered her to let him go. Odysseus cave is settled in the middle of the south island's shore. Islanders call it `jama´ (pit), too. The sea has eaten the sealing of the cave long a go, so the cave looks like a pit for real, or a very deep well where sun rays penetrate in a rhythmic dance of light and shadows. Did Calypso trapped Odysseus or did he left years here with his own free will? Visit Odysseus cave and taste for yourself.