Blagaj, a little town several kilometers away from Mostar, is a proof that tourists recognize the tourist potentials of BiH more and more.
Blagaj is abundant with cultural and historical landmarks, so it is not surprising that tourists visit this town in large numbers. Especially attractive is the Dervish Tekke which dates back to the Ottoman period. The Buna River makes this area even more beautiful, and all interested have the opportunity to visit an old mosque, an Orthodox and Catholic church.
Tourist Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton stated that the number of arrivals and overnight stays of tourists increased by 10 to 13 percent this year. because of unique beauty and rich natural resources, clean water and the rich green oasis, more and more tourists come from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and other Arab countries to enjoy the gifts of nature that this town in Herzegovina disposes with.
Tourists from Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Japan and China also come to Blagaj. They are usually delighted with hospitality of people and the rich tradition and history of BiH.
The first Blagaj Summer Festival, an event of cultural-sports-tourist character which was launched this year, is one of the reasons why such a large number of tourists decided to visit Blagaj. Good promotion will always contribute to the improvement of the general image of the country as a whole.
(Source: faktor.ba)
