![]() Late spring through autumn is most suited for outdoor adventures, while winter brings snow and skiing to the peaks. Plan your trip: Don’t rush 7-14 days allows for a deeper dive into these unique places. Whether it’s being serenaded by guitar as a chatty host pours homemade wine in Zavala, or sipping a sand-boiled Bosnian coffee overlooking the minarets of Ottoman Počitelj, it’s those journey-defining memories that capture the essence of ‘hidden Europe’ at its best. Here, 1,495 meters above sea level, a community of shepherds, ancient tombstones, and timelessness await.īut the real magic for me in Bosnia and Herzegovina is those little moments. Heaven-reaching Bjelašnica mountain is also rich in trails, leading you to Lukomir, the most isolated hamlet in the country. The abandoned tracks have now been reimagined as an epic cycling adventure. In Zavala – population two – you can spend the night sleeping in a converted railway station. Kravica Waterfall is another epic water-heavy spot, and the cascades are beyond photogenic. Konjic is the place to go for relaxing river rafting – the water is so clear it might as well be Evian. Some of my favourite lesser-visited spots ripe for adventure activities include the Neretva River and Zavala. ![]() ![]() While Mostar is rightly famed for its Ottoman architecture and history-defining bridge, ‘doing’ B&H as a day trip from Dubrovnik will never give the nation the justice it deserves. ![]() Yet, for the most part, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a relatively off-the-beaten-path – and affordable – destination in Europe.Īfter two deep dive visits, I’m convinced the country’s greatest asset is the mesmerising near-photoshopped lakes, the lush countryside, and the lofty hiking trails. One of the best hidden gems in Europe for adventure activities, Ottoman architecture and remote communitiesĬan I get away with calling a whole county a hidden gem? Maybe not. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Remotest Corners Monsanto and Central Portugal’s Schist Villages ![]()
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