One wonderful day in Imotski

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Imotski, a small town in the hinterland of the Split-Dalmatia County, is an undiscovered tourist pearl. Its landscape is adorned by the Biokovo mountain, a protected nature park, and beautiful lakes, known for their interesting geomorphology. If you have a single day at your disposal for the exploration of Imotski, we have prepared a guide that we hope will help you discover its natural and historical beauty.

1. Geopark Biokovo - the Imotski Lakes

This Geopark spreads over 430 kilometers and contains so many natural and cultural heritage sites that it would take several days to explore them all.

2. Imotska Jezera - Gaj

This part of the Geopark is actually a beautiful park area covered with dense black pine forest.

3. The Blue Lake

It is located on the northern edge of the town of Imotski and in the southern part of Imotski Gaj. You can also walk or bike to it, but be sure to bring a bathing suit. 

4. The Red Lake

This stunning lake gets its name from the reddish colour the rocks that surround it. Its bottom rests below the sea level so it never dries up.

5. The Prolog Mud (Prološko Blato)

If you are in the mood for a walk through the Geopark, head towards Prološko Blato (The Prolog Mud), which is approximately a two-hour walk from the Imotski Lakes. 

6. The Vrljika River

Set aside some time to take a walk along the bank of this river. It is 23 km long. Its cool clear water will be great for a swim, or a canoe ride, and its shores will prove a great place for a picnic.

7. Confectionery shop Šimitrija

Have you ever heard of the Imotski Cake?

This culinary beauty impressed the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Francis Joseph I during his visit to Imotski in 1875, which is why it is also called the Imperial Cake.

8. The town of Imotski

In the late afternoon and evening, after a long and exciting walk and swimming in the Blue Lake, we suggest you spend the twilight hours in the town of Imotski. 

9. A walk down the streets of Imotski

This town, located in the hinterland of the Split-Dalmatia County, is one of the somewhat undiscovered pearls of Dalmatia.

During your walk, don’t forget to visit some of its most beautiful locations.

10. The Topana Fort

You can start your walk with a visit to the Topana Fortress, located at the Blue Lake. This fortification is architecturally very interesting because it has an irregular shape that follows the shape of the gorge it stands on.

11. The Church of St. Francis and the Franciscan monastery

Church of St. Francis was built in the neo-Romanesque style and serves as the parish church of the Imotski area. It is decorated with as many as five altars, one of which is made of white stone, and one dedicated to St. Francis.

12. The Heritage Museum Imotski

There are ten archaeological collections on display in this museum, containing artefacts from prehistory to the mid-20th century. 

13. The Imotski staircase

The best way to round off your walk and get to the newer parts of the town of Imotski is by descending down the Imotski staircase. 

14. Dinner at the Restaurant Euphoria

Now that you’ve taken the stairs from the old part of Imotski, it is time for dinner. We recommend dining in Restaurant Euphoria. Its pleasant atmosphere is in part created by a discreet musical backdrop. 

15. Wine & beer bar NU

If you are looking for a lovely place for an evening glass of fine wine or refreshing beer, look no further than the NU bar. Its courtyard is a charming combination of stone walls and staircases, and Mediterranean plants and trees, and will give you the best intimate ambience in town.

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Derek

Derek

17/11/2021

This place has a wonderful and mesmerizing view. Its beauty is untouched. The guide really helped in guiding me what to do and what to expect when I visit this place. The guide had a list of activities and places to visit while touring this place. I selected those that matched my interest like canoeing on river Vrljika.
Gaby

Gaby

07/11/2021

With the help of the guide we explored natural and cultural heritages of Geopark Biokovo. A walk into the pine dense forest was therapeutic. We gasped fresh breaths of air and the weather was favourable to us.
Lisbeth

Lisbeth

24/10/2021

The Vrljika River was a great place for a picnic, i went for a canoe ride in its cool clear water. The shape of The Topana Fort that follows the shape of the gorge is what caught my attention while in Imotski. Thanks to the guide for directing me to Restaurant Euphoria for a dinner, i enjoyed the aura of the music in the backdrop.
Andre

Andre

16/10/2021

The beauty of this place is absolutely stunning. The greenness of this place was breathtaking. I got to know of this place through the guide. The guide really describes this place as it is.
Samantha

Samantha

12/10/2021

Proloshko blato is a nature belt located in Imotski. I enjoyed learning about its beautiful floodplain which is detailed in the guide. The guide helped me familiarize myself with the distinctive features of this location hence making my trip more adventurous.
Sofie

Sofie

09/10/2021

Thanks to the guide for recommending a bathing suit for those who wish to swim at the Blue Lake. I was well prepared, it was an exciting experience to swim into this lake that illuminated when sunshine rays radiated the waters. The Vrljika River was a great spot for picnic.
Amelia

Amelia

09/10/2021

The Imotski Biokovo tour was a great way to see some of Croatia’s most popular attractions and meet some of the locals. The top and fort were and getting there was fun! I am very impressed with the guide.
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