In its course, it formed a canyon, a strait from which the sky looks like a tiny blue ring.

Neretva – Pearl of the Region
According to the legend, when the old Illyrians saw the emerald green river, they shouted Nera – Etwa!, which means ‘’Divinity that flows’’. With its 230 km long path from the source to the confluence with the Adriatic Sea, Neretva has formed a narrow canyon from which the sky looks like a tiny blue ring.
The Neretva River is one of the coldest rivers in the world, and it springs from under the Jabuka mountain. The upper course of the Neretva River has the lowest temperatures, and it is precisely where the wonderful village of Glavatičevo is located. Neretva River is a special place for all fly fishing enthusiasts because it offers special areas for this kind of fishing and recreation. The area in the very center of the city by the Old Stone Bridge is often the venue for international and national competitions, and the fly fishing area in Glavatičevo is widely known among the fishermen for its beauty, tranquility, and conditions for true delight by all recreationists who practice fly fishing.
Rafting on the Neretva River is considered the ultimate pleasure in nature. If you want to forget about everyday routine for a day, the Neretva and rafting as a tourist product will provide you with even more than that.
Rafting from Glavatičevo to Konjic takes about 5 hours, and in that time, during a 23 km long tour, you will have the opportunity to witness an unforgettable experience, discover all the charms and beauties of the Neretva River canyon, enjoy the rapids, rest on the hidden beaches and refresh yourself under the waterfall.
This wild, emerald-green beauty will provide you with an unforgettable experience, and a day filled with adrenaline, which you will want to experience again. This adventurous activity opens up challenges of the whitewater to both, beginners and experienced rafters, plus it’s a great way to get a perfect dose of adrenaline while enjoying the mesmerizing scenery.
Rafting is suitable for all generations because experienced skippers take care of safety during this active vacation making sure it’s at the highest level, also skippers offer visitors an introduction to the canyon depending on their wishes and interests.
Canoeing is a perfect two-person activity that grants a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This activity will keep your adrenaline going while cooling down on a hot summer day. Seize the moment and enjoy the idyllic environment of the Neretva River, dense forests, and awe-inspiring mountains.
The Neretva River will provide unique and unforgettable moments of fun to lovers of kayaking and canoeing, as well as rafting. All lovers of this way of relaxation and rest can use warm summer days to feel and realize how much freshness and true moments of enjoyment this divine river can provide. Agencies that organize rafting, canoeing, and kayaking tours will enable you to choose what best suits your wishes.