Blace sits minutes from Saplunara Beach yet feels continents away—a shallow lagoon cupped between low dunes and dense macchia, where the water glows aquamarine against white sand. The inlet's narrow opening to the sea creates a natural pool that warms several degrees above the open Adriatic, perfect for extended wading and floating.
“The lagoon's extreme shallowness and tropical coloring create a microclimate beach experience unlike any other on Mljet.”
Sea-foam edge on volcanic black sand
You walk the crescent shoreline through ankle-deep water, watching tiny fish scatter with each step and hermit crabs dragging their borrowed shells across the rippled bottom. Wild fennel and sea daffodils colonize the surrounding dunes, releasing their sharp-sweet scent in the afternoon heat. The lagoon's shallow depth makes it ideal for children, though the lack of shade means you'll need to bring umbrellas or retreat frequently to the vegetation line.
Unlike developed beaches, Blace remains raw and unadorned—no sunbeds, no café, no marked path. Access requires a ten-minute walk along a rough trail from Saplunara's parking area, which naturally limits crowds. You'll share the lagoon with adventurous families and the occasional kayaker who's paddled around the headland. By evening, the shallow water mirrors the sky perfectly, transforming the lagoon into a sheet of polished turquoise interrupted only by your movements.
