Bosnia and Herzegovina, beyond the towns
Villages, hosts, trails and local produce across the country. Find a place, arrange it directly with the host and take something home.
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Explore places
Places to start with
Five ways into the same country
Start from a place, a bed, an activity or a product. Each one leads to a real village and a real host.
Approximate village elevation, Bjelašnica
A place up close
Lukomir, where the road ends
Stone houses with shingle roofs and a tradition of woollen handwork. Lukomir is a place to learn how life on the mountain works.
What to see
Before you go
Local goods and makers
Take something home
Cheese, flour, preserves, pasta and woollen socks. You buy directly from the person who makes them: call, agree, then collect or order.
Plan your visit
How this works
You arrange it directly
For stays and visits we hand you to the host’s own contact or booking page.
Hosts confirm the details
We call the host, confirm the details and enter their corrections. Those pages carry the Verified mark.
No commission
Rural.ba does not book or charge. You arrange and pay the host directly.
Check the road locally
Snow, trails and phone signal change quickly. Look for current local information before you set off.
Where to eat in the countryside: Western Herzegovina
Rural restaurants and households that cook for guests. For a meal at a household, call ahead.
- Podrumi Andrija Winery · Paoča, Čitluk
A family winery in Paoča near Čitluk, with wine and brandy tastings served with a Herzegovinian platter.
- Vinarija Tolj Winery · Blatnica, Čitluk
A farm at Blatnica, in the north-west of Čitluk municipality: tastings, a seasonal lunch and work on the land.
- Podrum Begić Winery · Prolog, Ljubuški
A winery in the village of Prolog near Ljubuški: Plavac Mali, Žilavka and house brandies.
- Obiteljski podrum Sušac Winery · Cerno, Ljubuški
A cellar and tavern in the village of Cerno near Ljubuški, with vineyards on a plateau looking towards Međugorje.
- Marića Gaj Stay · Ružići, Grude
A 40-hectare farm estate at Ružići, on the Grude–Ljubuški road, with eight rooms and a swimming pool.
- Vinarija Domano Winery · Domanovići, Čapljina
A winery on the Dubrava plateau, on the Mostar–Čapljina road. Known for its sparkling Žilavka.
- Restoran U matere Restaurant · Peć Mlini, Drinovci, Grude
A restaurant at the entrance to Peć Mlini park, serving seasonal dishes and Herzegovinian wines.
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