Time needed 90 to 120 minutes
Best light late afternoon
Crowds peak 11:00 to 15:00
Toilets at the terrace
Swim zones marked
Footwear water shoes advised
Tickets seasonal fee at gate
Shade limited 11:00 to 15:00
Pronunciation: Kravica [KRAH-vee-tsa] • Ljubuški [lyoo-BOOSH-kee]
Near Ljubuški, about 40 kilometres south-west of Mostar
Late afternoon for shade on the terraces, softer light, and quieter paths
Seasonal fee at the entrance; pay at the main gate by cash or card
Allow 90 to 120 minutes for the main terrace, a short coves loop, and a café stop
Public transport is limited. The simplest option is an organised tour from Mostar with hotel pick up. Taxis from Mostar take around 45 to 60 minutes each way. On-site parking sits above the falls; a signed, stepped path leads down in roughly 8 to 12 minutes. There are no continuous handrails on most sections.
Hours vary by season. Check the on-site board for first and last entry; the last recommended swim is usually posted at least one hour before closing.
Kravica Waterfalls is a wide green bowl where the Trebižat River drops over a ring of tufa ledges into clear pools. Willow trees throw shade across the shore, compacted paths link the main terrace with quieter coves, and cafés sit a few steps from the water. In season, swimming is permitted in marked zones with lifeguards on duty; outside high summer the water is colder, the flow is stronger, and swimming is not always allowed.
Time your visit for late afternoon. The cliffs soften in colour, shade reaches the terraces, and day-trip crowds begin to thin. Mornings can be quiet too, especially outside July and August. Midday is the busiest period. For a low, wide photo, start on the main terrace, then follow the right-hand shore path for a calmer angle through trees; expect intermittent wet rock even in dry weather. For an overhead look, small signed viewpoints above the terraces show the bowl from higher ground. Surfaces can be wet; rocks in and near the water are slippery, so water shoes make a big difference.
Facilities include seasonal cafés, terrace toilets, and bins. The descent from the car park is stepped and can feel steep on the return; assistance helps if you are carrying kit. Drones require permission and are restricted around the site. Jumping from rocks or ledges is not permitted. Families will find shallow shelves inside the ropes, but currents change with water level, so keep within the marked zone and follow the day’s board.
Enter via the main terrace, then take the shore path to the right past the willows for space and a clear angle back to the bowl after 16:00.
Pair Kravica with Počitelj or Blagaj and save Kravica for last light. The late breeze cools the terraces and colour deepens for photos. See our Mostar page for bases and tours, and our Dubrovnik to Kravica and Split to Kravica day-trip routes if you are crossing the border.
Now: Quiet coves loop to the right of the main terrace Next: Počitelj fortress for a sunset climb and river view Nearby: Blagaj Tekija by the Buna spring for a calm morning or late lunch
Peak months are July and August, when the site is busiest from late morning to mid-afternoon. Spring and early autumn bring strong colour, cooler air, and calmer paths. The shore is a mix of compacted gravel, wooden sections, and wet rock. Bring water shoes, a light towel, and a small bag for wet kit; bins are provided. Shade is limited at midday on the main terrace; the coves to the right gain shade earlier or later depending on the season.
The classic wide shot sits on the main terrace by the cafés. For a quieter, framed angle, follow the right-hand path along the shore to a small cove under willows, then step back a few metres to put the full ring of falls in view. For an overhead look, take the signed path up from the terrace for a brief, higher perspective. Late afternoon gives you shade on the foreground and soft tone on the falls.
In summer, swimming is allowed only within roped areas with lifeguards on duty. Zones and lifeguard hours change with water level; follow the day’s posted board and staff guidance. Children should wear buoyancy aids in deeper sections, and adults should enter with care on slippery stones. Outside peak months, swimming may be restricted.
The easiest entrance to the water, with cafés, toilets, and the broadest view. Early morning or after 16:00 is best for space. Watch foam drift in patterns across the green.
A short, flat path to the right of the terrace links small inlets and shade. It is the simplest way to step away from crowds, listen to the falls settle behind the trees, and find a low, clean angle for photos.
Signed paths above the terrace give you a higher perspective over the bowl. The climb is short but can be dusty or damp; shoes with grip help on the descent.
Across the cove you will see smaller ledges and shelves. These change with water level. Treat them as viewpoints, not platforms, and avoid stepping on wet, algae-coated rock.
Kravica’s tufa ledges are formed by mineral-rich water laying down stone over time. The bowl shifts subtly across the years, which is why paths, ropes, and platforms move season by season.
Emerald pools in season, a hill-town climb, and late-light angles; hotel pick up available (cards show policy chips where true)
Bridge viewpoints, riverside dervish house, and a cool hour at the falls; hotel pick up available
Short transfer, marked swim zone, then a terrace drink and a quiet coves loop; hotel pick up available
Yes in season, in marked zones only. Lifeguards are present in summer. Outside peak months, follow posted signs; swimming may be restricted.
Water shoes or footwear with grip. Rocks and paths are slippery, especially near the water.
Early morning or late afternoon. Midday is busiest, especially in July and August.
Yes. Seasonal cafés, terrace toilets, and bins. Baby-change facilities are limited or not always available.
Yes, with supervision. Inside the ropes some shelves are shallow, but currents change with water level, so use buoyancy aids for weaker swimmers and keep within the zone.
