Sand Art Neretva Festival

From September 18 to 21, 2025, the sandy shores at the mouth of the Neretva River will transform into a living gallery for the Sand Art Neretva Festival, a unique celebration of land art where nature itself becomes the canvas. Using simple tools like rakes and sticks, artists create intricate sand drawings and sculptures inspired by geometry, tradition, and the …

Neretva Boat Marathon

28th Maraton lađa – Traditional Boat Marathon on the Neretva River The 28th Maraton lađa will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2025, on the scenic Neretva River in southern Croatia. This unique traditional boat race spans 22.5 kilometers, from Metković to Ploče, featuring crews competing in historic wooden boats known as lađe, once used by locals for transport and …