The bay view
From the upper road.
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Neum is a seaside town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the only town on the country's coastline of about 20 km and its only access to the Adriatic. It draws holidaymakers with calm blue water, hotels and beaches, and makes an easy trip to the sea from Mostar or Dubrovnik. This stretch of coast goes back to the Treaty of Karlowitz of 1699. As a result Neum cuts off southern Croatia from the rest of the country, and since 1991 the border has been international, so expect border checks coming from Dubrovnik or Split. The bay is sheltered by the Klek Peninsula, which the Pelješac peninsula in turn separates from the Adriatic. The town climbs a slope above the bay, with hotels and houses stepping down to a long seaside promenade. In the water are jetties and swimming spots, Zenička and Feral beaches and a small lighthouse. From the upper road the whole bay shows with its mountains and colour of water, the town's finest view, especially at sunset. It is 49 km in a straight line from Mostar, and sources give about 50 km from Mostar and 47 km from Dubrovnik. Carry your passport, and check Croatian visa rules if you will cross its territory. The town fills up in July and August, so book early, while June and September are calmer. Wear water shoes if you are heading to pebble beaches.
From the upper road.
Long along the water.
At the end of a jetty.
Adriatic coast, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton
Usually yes if coming from Croatia, so carry your passport and check visa rules.
June and September are calmer, and July and August are crowded.