Sobra

Sobra (Italian for Sovra) is a town of 150 inhabitants located on the east coast of theisland of Mljet (Meleda). The island is part of the archipelago of large islands and is the one located further south than the others, close to Dubrovnik. Due to its unspoiled nature, it is called the pearl of the Adriatic, which is also evident from the presence of a nature park located in the northwest part of the island.

The bay is very quiet and pleasant, for nighttime entry rely on two lights, one red light flashing three seconds on the left and the other a white light flashing three seconds on the right. Just ahead of the left red light is a fuel station, depth 3 meters. It is also possible to moor at the town pier but not recommended since certain times must be observed when the ferry passes. In the summer the passage is intensified since in addition to the normal daily route connecting the town to Dubrovnik there is a more touristy one to the nearby island of Peljesac. Finally, there is the possibility of having electric connection for boats up to 25 meters in length using some dead bodies present immediately after the village quay, depth 4 meters. With very strong sirocco an annoying wave rises up even to the inside of the cove.

Coming from the south, before landing in Sobra, it is almost a must to stop for a swim at Saplunara (Italian for Sabbionara), a bay suitable for a short anchorage where there is a wide sandy beach with clear waters. Coming from the north, on the other hand, you can stop at Pomena or Polace (Porto Palazzo) for a visit inside the National Park where you can see an abandoned 12th-century monastery and two salt lakes. The park can be visited on foot or by renting a canoe.The vegetation consists mainly of pine trees but there are also typical Mediterranean shrubs such as myrtle. In Polace , mooring is recommended at the L-shaped pier where there are some dead bodies. Entrance to the park about 100 kuna. Prohibition of anchoring and entering the V. Jezero channel, which is considered a protected natural area.

The island also has a strong historical connection and has been inhabited for millennia, as evidence of which the island of Ogygia, named in the Odyssey, is thought to be Meleda itself. According to Homer, after the battle of Troy Odysseus found shelter here, met Calypso and stayed there for 7 years.