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Počitelj
A stunning medieval and Ottoman fortified village cascading down a hillside above the Neretva River with a distinctive silo-shaped tower.
4 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeBosnia and HerzegovinaFederation of B&H
Čapljina
Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Europe
About Čapljina
Čapljina works well as a base: 15 minutes from Metković, 7km from Kravice Waterfalls.
Čapljina is in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with about 7,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Metković, about 8 km away.
Čapljina (Cyrillic: Чапљина, pronounced [t͡ʃâpʎina]) is a city located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the border with Croatia a mere 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Adriatic Sea.
The river Neretva flows through the cityRead more
and flows into the Adriatic just over the border. The town's landmark is a statue of King Tomislav. The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is also a prominent facet of the city. The city coat of arms contains the Croatian checkerboard, the nearby tower in Počitelj, and Saint Francis of Assisi.
The city has a rich archaeological history and untouched wilderness and is starting to develop agricultural tourism. It is also home to Hutovo Blato Park, which contains one of the most diverse bird populations in all Europe. The Croatian town of Metković is located just over the border and there are significant commercial and other links between the two towns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Čapljina?
Within an hour or so of Čapljina: Počitelj (4 km), Kravice Waterfalls (7 km), Kravica Waterfall (7 km), Blagaj Tekija (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Čapljina?
The nearest famous roads are Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure, Neretva Canyon Road (M17) and Piva Canyon Tunnel Road.
Where is Čapljina?
Čapljina is in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina, about 8 km from Metković.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,923
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Region
- Federation of B&H
- Timezone
- Europe/Sarajevo
- Coordinates
- 43.1214, 17.6844
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Worth the detour from Čapljina
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Kravice Waterfalls
A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Kravica Waterfall
A wide tufa cascade on the Trebižat river dropping about 25 metres into a bathing pool, with a car park and shuttle down from the rim.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Blagaj Tekija
A serene 16th-century dervish monastery nestled beneath a cliff at the gushing source of the Buna river.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Pelješac Bridge
A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Reconstructed 16th-century Ottoman bridge arching over the Neretva River in Mostar, a symbol of reconciliation and international cooperation.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Stari Most, Mostar
A rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva, the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed old town with paid parking nearby.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Walls of Ston
The 'European Great Wall': 5km of medieval defensive ramparts above salt pans and famed oyster beds.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Čapljina
- 24 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
- 26 kmStari Most, MostarA rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva, the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed old town with paid parking nearby.
- 57 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
- 59 kmFranjo Tuđman BridgeElegant single-pylon cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rijeka Dubrovačka inlet at the entrance to Dubrovnik, a striking modern landmark on the final leg of the Adriatic Highway.
- 60 kmNeretva Canyon Road (M17)Between Jablanica and Mostar the M17 hugs the turquoise Neretva through a deep limestone canyon: the scenic heart of the classic Sarajevo-to-Adriatic drive.
- 60 kmNeretva Canyon at JablanicaA deep river canyon followed by the M17 between Konjic and Mostar, passing the wartime Bridge on the Neretva museum site.
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