Ploce port, located on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, is an excellent starting point to explore the diverse cultural and natural landscapes of the region. From here, you can embark on a journey through the stunning delta of the Neretva River, famous for its unique ecosystem and traditional way of life. Visitors can also discover the charming town of Ploce, with its picturesque harbor, beautiful beaches, and fascinating history dating back to the Roman times. Don′t miss the opportunity to taste the local delicacies, such as fresh seafood and world-renowned wines.
Observe peculiar architecture of the youngest city in Croatia.
Climb on the hill above Ploce for panoramic views over the town and the bay
Take a kayaking tour or boat safari tour along Bacina lakes. The nature of the lakes is astonishing. Never being overcrowded they are an oasis of serenity.
Neretva delta is a landscape carved by the Neretva river on the last 20 kilometers of its journey. Neretva river pours into the Adriatic sea just a few kilometers away from the city of Ploce and it’s one of the most astonishing places around. If you like long sandy beaches, Neretva delta is a place where you’ll find them.
Go biking to Staševica Valley for natural beauties and tasting wine made of trnak, a unique sort of grape that grows only in this area.
Once a small fishing village, Ploce has grown into a bustling port city over the years. But beyond the boats and the cargo, there is a hidden story that has been passed down through generations of locals.
According to legend, there was a young maiden who fell in love with a sailor who arrived in Ploce on a trading ship. They would spend every moment they could together, but as time passed, the sailor's duty called him away from Ploce.
Heartbroken, the maiden would spend her days by the sea, looking out at the horizon, hoping to see her love's ship return. As the years went by, she aged, but never gave up hope.
One day, as an old woman, she was walking along the shore and saw a ship approaching in the distance. She could barely contain her excitement as she waited for it to dock.
When the ship finally arrived, she made her way to the deck, searching for her long-lost love. But he was nowhere to be found. Instead, she found a note written by him, saying that he had been taken captive by pirates and had finally escaped.
He had returned to Ploce, but had been transformed by his captivity and was now a wealthy and powerful pirate. He wrote that he had come back to offer her riches and luxury, but he did not recognize her as the young maiden he had once loved.
Heartbroken once again, the old woman refused his gifts, declaring that she would rather live a life of poverty and simplicity than betray the memory of her true love.
The pirate, moved by her loyalty and devotion, realized that he had made a grave mistake. He begged for her forgiveness and offered to spend the rest of his days serving her and making amends for his past.
And so, the legend goes, the pirate and the maiden spent the remainder of their days in Ploce, living simply and humbly, but with a love that endured the test of time. Visitors to Ploce can still see the house where they lived, a symbol of true love and devotion that continues to inspire the people of this beautiful port city.
