The story goes that at the time ruled the island of the nymph Calypso, whose charms Odysseus could not resist and was taken prisoner on the island of Mljet remained seven years. Visitors today Odysseus cave attractive because of the legend, and for the beauty of the site. The entrance by boat, small boat or float, and the afternoon sun with reflections has created extraordinary light effects. Mljet is also the favorite destination for tourists seeking "Robinson experiences", in which ideally fits the visit somewhat inaccessible cave engulfed the old legend of almost three millennia.