Kravica Waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina Are Referred to as the ‘Bali of Europe’

Among the many forest of lush inexperienced timber, cascades of water spout out from dramatic rock formations, prancing and dancing over a span practically 500 ft large. The gin-clear waters under huddle collectively into emerald swimming pools whereas the soothing soundtrack of each drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul. 

It’s the form of tropical waterfall scene Mom Earth so typically treats us to in Bali, Hawaii, and even Croatia’s Plitvice Nationwide Park. But this idyllic setting is in probably the most shocking of locations: Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

The south European nation that sits on the Balkan Peninsula should still be thought-about a creating nation, with the Bosnian Conflict having ended lower than three many years in the past. However what the nation has by no means lacked all through its difficult historical past is its pure magnificence, one of many most interesting examples being right here at Kravica Waterfalls, or Kravica vodopadi.

Positioned about an hour southwest of Mostar, arguably the town’s most picturesque medieval city, famous for its storybook-like arched bridge Stari Most, the waterfalls are so dramatic they’ve been likened to the whole lot from a mini Niagara Falls to the Bali of Europe.

In spite of everything, they one way or the other seamlessly mix all of the idyllic components, from a setting so lush it appears like a tropical jungle oasis to falling waters that mesmerize as they tumble from the Trebižat River over a ledge of about 100 ft. The size of the falls is rounded, creating an amphitheater of cascades, inviting guests into its magic.

Each particular person witnessing Kravica Waterfalls finds their very own technique to expertise the pure marvel. Some take a swim and splash round within the waters, whereas others calm down and soak up its splendor. Nonetheless others discover its many nooks and crannies, whether or not it’s informal walks right into a hidden grotto with calcium carbonate stalactite, or sauntering over to its close by mill. Others crank up the journey, canoeing alongside the river or following the pathways for some climbing.

Whereas the landmark generally is a problem to get to and not using a automobile, GetYourGuide provides excursions of the world that embrace a go to to the falls from the area’s largest cities. From Mostar, the eight-hour tour features a go to to the previous cities of Blagaj and Pocitelj earlier than two hours of free time on the falls, whereas from Dubrovnik, Croatia, a 12-hour expertise stops in Mostar earlier than an hour-long go to on the falls. Excursions additionally depart from Sarjevo, Cut up, and Trogir.

One of many excursions says of the expertise on the falls: “It’s an oasis of life, it’s an oasis of enjoyable, and it’s everybody’s favourite vacation spot.”