Metković

Metković is a border town in Dubrovnik-Neretva County situated along the Neretva River where it meets the boundary with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The surrounding landscape features mandarin orchards and farmland that dominate the region's character.

The town was first recorded in documents from 1422 when it was a small farming settlement. By the 1800s it grew into a trading hub under Austrian Habsburg rule, which shaped its development and economic ties.

The settlement sits where different cultures and trade routes have left their mark, with local traditions tied to river navigation and agricultural work that shaped how people here live and work together.

The town offers boat trips through the Neretva Delta where visitors can enjoy water activities and taste local shellfish. Spring and autumn bring pleasant weather and give you a better sense of the working agricultural landscape.

The Museum of Natural History holds one of Europe's largest collections of bird species, with specimens from the Neretva Delta region. This remarkable assembly makes it a destination for anyone interested in regional wildlife and migration patterns.

Location: Dubrovnik-Neretva County

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Website: https://grad-metkovic.hr

GPS coordinates: 43.05000,17.65000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 03:41