Herzegovina
Počitelj
A honey-coloured Ottoman village climbing a hillside above the Neretva — a 30-minute stop that feels like a film set.
Last updated: 2026-09-20
At a glance
~30 min south of Mostar · free to wander · small fee to climb the tower · easy add-on to a Kravice/Blagaj loop.
What to see
- The tower (sahat-kula) — climb for a panorama over the Neretva.
- Šišman Ibrahim-paša Mosque — a restored 16th-century mosque.
- The terraced houses — some still inhabited, many photogenically crumbling.
Getting there
Počitelj sits on the main Mostar–Ploče road, about 30 minutes south of Mostar. It’s an easy add-on to a Kravice/Blagaj loop or a Croatia–Bosnia transfer.
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FAQ
Is Počitelj worth the stop?
If you’re already doing the Herzegovina loop, yes — it’s a free, atmospheric 30-minute photo stop and a nice contrast to the busier bazaar in Mostar.
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