Kravica (waterfall) Waterfall

Address: Kravica Waterfalls (Vodopad Kravica), near Studenci / Ljubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kravica (Kravice) is a large karst waterfall on the Trebižat River in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its semicircular curtain of water and natural pools. The fall is formed by tufa/travertine deposits that create a broad, stepped cascade.

The main drop is widely reported as approximately 25 metres high and around 120 metres across, with a wide pool at its base used for swimming and small boat trips in summer. Walkways and viewing terraces allow visitors to approach different viewpoints around the cascade.

The waterfall is a natural karst feature and a popular local recreation site, with picnic areas and seasonal visitor facilities nearby. Access is from local roads and the site receives the most visitors in warmer months when swimming is possible.

Kravica lies in Herzegovina on the Trebižat River, within easy driving distance of the towns of Ljubuški and Mostar in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Size and geology: The waterfall is roughly 25 metres high and about 120 metres across, formed by travertine and tufa deposits on the Trebižat River.
• Visiting season: Popular in summer for swimming and picnics; visitor facilities and crowds increase in warm months so expect limited services outside peak season.

What to See#

• Main plunge and viewing terraces: The pool and plunge area directly beneath the main drop provide opportunities for seasonal swimming and paddling when conditions and access are allowed. There are stepped viewpoints and trails that frame the semicircular fall from several angles.

• By car: Kravica waterfall is near the town of Ljubuški in southern Herzegovina. It is most easily reached by car from nearby regional centres (Mostar or Dubrovnik) via the main M‑road corridors and local county roads; there is parking at the site and the falls are a short walk from the parking area.

• By public transport: Buses run to Ljubuški from larger towns such as Mostar and Metković; from Ljubuški take a short taxi or local minibus ride to the waterfall entrance.

• Arrive early in the morning outside peak summer months-Kravica is a popular bathing spot and the parking and picnic areas fill quickly on warm weekends, so early arrival gives better access to viewpoints.
• Use the official entrance and parking area rather than attempting roadside access; paid facilities consolidate visitor services and the main footpath gives the safest viewpoints to see the full semicircular fall.
• Walk the short paths above and to the sides of the falls for vantage points many swimmers miss-the upper viewpoints show the full cascade shape and are quieter than the riverside swimming zone.