Step off the ferry at Pomena and you'll notice something quickly: there's no taxi rank, no bus waiting, and the national park entrance is a walk away. At Prozura Travel Agency, this is the first thing we tell new arrivals — sort your transport before you sort anything else, because Mljet simply doesn't work the way most islands do.

Why Pomena Isn't a Walk-Everywhere Kind of Place

It's tempting to assume you can just wander from the port into the park on foot. You can, technically. But Mljet National Park spans a wide area of forest, two lakes, and an islet monastery reached by a separate boat — walking it all in one day isn't realistic for most visitors.

That's why sorting out wheels, whether two or four, is less of a luxury here and more of a first step.

What Does a Rental Car Solve That Walking Can't?

Distance and time, mostly.

​Pomena mljet car rental service puts places like Saplunara within easy reach — a stretch of coast well south of the park that most walking or cycling itineraries simply can't cover in a single day. If your trip includes anything beyond the immediate park area, a car turns what would be a half-day slog into a manageable drive.

It also removes a layer of stress for anyone traveling with young children, older relatives, or simply a lot of beach gear. You load up, drive, and unload — no logistics puzzle required.

Keep in mind the roads narrow considerably once you're inside the park, so drive at a relaxed pace and expect to share the road with cyclists.

What Does Renting a Bike Actually Add to the Day?

A different kind of access — and honestly, a different kind of experience.

Choosing to rent a bike Mljet style puts you directly on the paths that wind around Malo and Veliko Jezero, the park's two saltwater lakes. These routes are where the island's character really shows — quiet, shaded, and dotted with spots to jump into the water whenever you feel like it.

A bike also solves the parking problem entirely. Car parks near the lakes fill early in high season, while a bike gets you right up to the water's edge without circling for a spot.

For visitors staying entirely within the park boundaries, a bike is often the more enjoyable option, not just the practical one.

Don't Forget the Cave — It Changes Your Transport Plan

If the Odysseus cave boat tour is on your list, it deserves its own line item in your plan, not an afterthought.

The cave, tied to the local legend of Odysseus and Calypso, is reached by boat from the southern coast near Saplunara — a good distance from Pomena and outside the park's cycling paths. Most visitors combine a car trip south with the boat tour itself, since biking that distance would consume most of the day on its own.

If this is a priority for your trip, plan your transport around it first, then build the rest of the day — park, lakes, walking trails — around whatever time is left.

Two Wheels, Four Wheels, or Both?

There's no universal answer, only what fits your itinerary:

• Spending the whole day inside the park → a bike covers it well
• Adding Saplunara, the cave tour, or anywhere further south → a car makes more sense
• Want to do it all → many guests rent a bike for the morning and a car for the afternoon

Whichever way you lean, sort it out at Pomena before you start moving — figuring it out mid-trip costs you time you won't get back.

We're Right There at the Port

Our counter sits at Pomena, and our team can talk you through both options in a couple of minutes based on what your day actually looks like. Stop by, tell us your plan, and Prozura Travel Agency will get you moving in the right direction — literally.