Baćina, Settlement near Ploče, Croatia.
Baćina is a settlement in southern Croatia positioned between seven lakes and mountains that form a natural boundary between the community and the Adriatic coast. The lakes vary in water composition and shape the appearance of the surrounding landscape.
The settlement developed near ancient trade routes that connected the Dalmatian coast with inland regions through the Neretva Valley since Roman times. These routes served as a major corridor for exchanging goods between the shore and the interior.
Residents celebrate their connection to the land through local gatherings that highlight regional produce like mandarins and traditional fishing practices tied to the nearby Neretva Delta.
Visitors reach the settlement via the coastal road D8 from Split or Dubrovnik, with bus lines stopping at the main intersection. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the area and accessing the lakes.
The seven lakes contain both fresh and brackish water, creating specialized habitats for different fish and bird species. This unusual mixing of water compositions results from the geographic location between mountain springs and the coast.
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