First light catches the Adriatic as the coast road bends north. Hills rise beyond the border, the Neretva valley opens to green water, and stone lanes lead to the arc of Stari Most. With a full day you can add the riverside Tekija at Blagaj and a swim at Kravica, or climb Počitelj’s tower for sunset over the tiles.
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Top story for the route Leave early along the coast, then cross inland where limestone turns to the green of the Neretva. In Mostar, walk the lanes to Stari Most and feel the river fold under the arch. Pause for thick coffee above the water, then drive to Blagaj where the river rises from the cliff beside the dervish house.
Mid-afternoon, reach Kravica for a cool hour by emerald pools, or climb Počitelj for long views over the valley. Read more in our Mostar destination page, our Blagaj Tekija guide, our Kravica Waterfalls guide and our Počitelj fortress guide.
Brings mild days and fresh evenings that suit walking and river time.
Warm and lively; we start early to avoid queues and heat, and keep swimming for late in the day.
Offer clear light and calmer streets.
Winter days are quiet and pair well with Mostar and Blagaj when conditions allow.
Bring passports for all travellers. If your nationality requires a visa, check that your entry is valid for Bosnia and Herzegovina and that you have re-entry rights to Croatia.
Croatia uses the euro. Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Convertible Mark. Cards work widely; keep some cash for small cafés and rural stalls.
Queues vary by season and time of day. We plan early starts, use the most reliable crossings, and adjust the order of stops to keep the day relaxed.
Comfortable shoes for cobbles and steps. A light layer for evening. Swimwear for Kravica in season. Modest clothing for Tekija interiors.
Do not jump from Stari Most. Swim only in marked zones at Kravica and follow lifeguard advice. Be quiet in places of worship and ask before taking photos during prayer times.
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Allow around three hours each way with a planned border crossing and short rests. Your guide adjusts timings for traffic and daylight.
Yes in season, in marked areas. We keep swimming for later in the day when shade reaches the pools.
Yes. The house sits beside the river spring under a cliff and pairs well with Mostar in one day. Modest dress is required inside.
Yes. We pace the day with short walking sections, shade and café stops. Check age notes for swimming.
Cards work widely. Keep some cash in Convertible Marks for small cafés and stalls; some places accept euros, but change may be given in KM.
On longer itineraries, add a Neum bay swim or a Trebinje vineyard stop on a separate day. See our Neum and Trebinje pages for ideas.
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