Počitelj
A stone Ottoman village stacked up a hillside above the Neretva, crowned by a tower and a mosque.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- How long
- 1–2 hours
- From Sarajevo
- ≈ 2.5 h by car
What to see
- The Hajji Alija Mosque
- The Gavrankapetan tower
- Pomegranate and fig sellers at the gate
How to visit
The village is small but steep. Walk up through the stone lanes to the mosque and the tower, then down to the river. Most visitors combine Počitelj with Blagaj and Kravica in one day.
Practical information
- Getting there
On the main road between Mostar (about 30 km) and Čapljina. Intercity buses stop on the road below the village.
- Tickets
Free to walk around; a small fee may be asked at the tower.
- Parking
Car park by the main road at the foot of the village.
Prices and hours change. Check before you go.
Local tip: Climb to the Gavrankapetan tower for the view down the valley. Wear shoes with grip.
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A wide horseshoe of falls, about 25 m high, on the Trebižat river, with a pool you can swim in.
HeritageRadimlja Necropolis
The finest collection of stećci, medieval tombstones on the UNESCO list, just outside the stone town of Stolac.
HeritageBlagaj Tekke
A 16th-century dervish house built under a cliff where the Buna river springs out of the rock.