Odysseus Cave, Sea cave on southern coast of Mljet, Croatia
Odysseus Cave is a sea cave on the southern coast of Mljet featuring a collapsed roof that creates an open gap overhead. A tunnel connects the interior to the Adriatic Sea and allows boats to enter the water inside.
The cave connects to Homer's Odyssey, an ancient Greek epic where the island played a role in mythology. Over centuries, sailors and fishermen used the cave as a practical shelter and anchorage.
The cave has held practical meaning for fishing families across generations, passed down through their stories and routines. Visitors can still sense how water and rock shaped the daily use of this space over time.
Visit in the morning when sunlight streams through the ceiling opening and dances across the water surface inside. Plan time for a boat journey and keep in mind that water levels affect how easy it is to enter.
The cave takes its name from the mythical hero of Homer's epic, though scholars debate whether the link to ancient history is real. Still, the name draws visitors searching for a connection to classical mythology.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
