Herzegovina region

In it, like nowhere else, the sky and the earth touch, creating a bright light of unusual colors, which makes the area almost mystical. Thanks to its natural beauty, pleasant climate, abundance of sun and water, it is considered one of the most desirable regions of Southeastern Europe.

"Its landscapes are irresistibly reminiscent of Croatian Istria or French Provence. In terms of lifestyle, it is very similar to neighboring Dalmatia. Many things will remind you of other Mediterranean regions - from Spain to Greece.

But it is different, unique and unrepeatable because God has endowed it with so much diversity that it is difficult to find in such a small space. Many perceive it as a land of stone and sun, rivers, vineyards, figs and tobacco, prosciutto and honey... It is reminiscent of the smell of medicinal herbs and the song of zrikavas, the taste

lamb meat and mountain cheese. It is lapped by the Adriatic Sea and winds blow from the Bosnian mountains. In it, like nowhere else, the sky and the earth touch, creating a bright light of unusual colors, which makes the place almost mystical.

Thanks to its natural beauty, pleasant climate, abundance of sun and water, it is considered one of the most desirable regions of Southeast Europe. That's probably why many call it her California. "

"Herzegovina, the land of light" (Pervan, Skoko, Ljubičić)

An inspiring tourist paradise

Herzegovina is a historical/historical and geographical/geographical region in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina which was formerly called Humska zemlja, Zahumlje or Hum. Its total area is close to 10,000 km2. According to the 1991 census, Herzegovina has 437,000 inhabitants.

As a natural region, it consists of two micro-regions: low (coastal or Adriatic) and high (upper or mountainous) Herzegovina. High Herzegovina includes the basin of the upper and middle reaches of the Neretva, a significant part of the Dinaric area, the mountains Velež, Volujak, Prenj, Čvrsnica and Crvanj, and the famous Nevesinjska and Gatačka karst fields. Low or Adriatic Herzegovina extends around the lower reaches of the Neretva River and in the basins of the Bregava and Trebižat rivers. It includes the large Popovo polje, the Mostar polje and the basin, and the Trebinje polje.

With its sub-Mediterranean and Mediterranean climate, Herzegovina belongs to the regions where Mediterranean fruits and vegetables thrive. Many call it the "California" of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vines, figs, peaches, tangerines, apples, pomegranates, olives and other varieties thrive here, as well as medicinal herbs such as sage, yarrow, immortelle, etc.

Precisely because of this mild climate, Herzegovina is the largest and only producer of grapes and wine in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Two autochthonous varieties, Žilavka and Blatina, have long been established here and give a yield and quality like nowhere else. Herzegovina is the land of sun and stone, and its glades and valleys are covered with low and high vegetation such as bramble, oak, ash, chub, spruce and pine. To every passer-by, this environment offers unforgettable views and atmosphere for the eye and soul.

As a historical/historical region, Herzegovina offers many historical/historical sites such as the Old Town in Mostar, Počitelj, Blagaj, Mogorjelo, Radimlja, Ljubuška fortress, etc. In Herzegovina's museums, finds and excavations from distant history have been preserved. Precisely because of this, Herzegovina offers every guest a "walk" through time.

Mostar is its capital and together with Međugorje - the pilgrimage center, Neuma - the center of summer - spa tourism and other attractions, represents one of the most desirable regions in Southeastern Europe.