Blagaj

This region characterizes the diversity of its above-ground 

and underground waters. The source of the Buna is one of 

the largest and most beautiful in Europe.

It is the finest example of an underground karst river. It 

flows out of a 200m cliff wall and single-handedly

 creates the Buna River. Unsurprisingly, the Ottoman

 sultan was impressed, and ordered a tekija to be built right 

next to it. This 16th century house/monastery was built for 

the Dervish cults and is still one of the most mystical places 

in all of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is open to visitors all 

year round and serves cold drinks, tea and Turkish

 coffee in a beautiful garden overlooking the source 

of the River.

The region is also known for the diversity of its flora and a 

number of endemic species. At lower altitudes there are 

many evergreen plant and deciduous thicket species, while 

at higher altitudes in the hills there is sparse forest. Fertile 

cultivable land is suitable for the agriculture typical of the 

Mediterranean climate.