BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
NATURAL RESOURCES
Herzegovina’s
Water World
NATURE HAS BLESSED HERZEGOVINA, A REGION FORMED OF STONE AND IN STONE, WITH INVALUABLE WATER RESOURCES WHICH FEED AND NOURISH THE LAND, BUT ALSO ATTRACT MANY A VISITOR SEEKING REFRESHMENT, PLEASURE, AND A DOSE OF ADRENALINE RUSH.
HOLIDAYS ON HERZEGOVINA’S LAKES As soon as the Herzegovinian stone heats up in the scorching summer months, Herzegovinians, as well as the rest of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian population and even tourists, begin seeking refuge from the sweltering sun in the waters of Herzegovina’s lakes. Herzegovina has a large number of lakes where people traditionally go swimming in the summer. It is also possible to explore the lakes on a kayak, canoe, boat, pedal boat, boat or raft. If you are a kayaking enthusiast seeking a calm ride, Boračko Lake, a mountain lake situated at the foot of Mount Prenj, is the perfect choice for you. Located in the vicinity of Konjic, it is a hugely popular holiday destination for families and friends alike. You can camp on its beaches and play the guitar until late at night. Jablaničko and Ramsko lakes are 84
also popular among those who love swimming and other water activities. You will be delighted by its beaches and secluded bays that you can reach by boat, alone or in the company of others. Boasting a number of islands and peninsulas, Ramsko Lake is quite charming. The Šćit Peninsula, which is home to the Rama-Šćit Franciscan Monastery built in the 15th century, is the best known peninsula on the lake.
enjoying the spirit of a traditional village set in nature. Jablaničko Lake now offers a new type of camping called glamping which has recently become rather popular. Glamping houses sitting in the shade of acacia trees, in the village named after the acacia tree (Bagrem), and overlooking Jablaničko Lake will make your vacation idyllic, while a swing on the beach will make your Instagram photos really pop.
MODERN AND TRADITIONAL CAMPING
A TOP CAVE DIVING DESTINATION
Traditionally, visitors to these lakes frequently camp in the area for several days on end. The area around Boračko, Jablaničko and Ramsko lakes offers a variety of car camping opportunities so you can pitch a tent or pull into one of the campsites, but you can also stay in bungalows or suites. Eco-villages are also popular—you can stay there overnight or simply spend the day
Cave diving enthusiasts say that Herzegovina is among the top 10 destinations for cave diving in the world offering great potential for this activity. Nature has generously rewarded this part of B&H with underwater caves and karst springs, as the world’s elite divers who come to the Balkan Cave Summit, which is organised by the “Neretva” Diving Club and Mostar Intervention
