Imotski is an old town, situated in the south of the Republic of Croatia, at the intersection between Dalmatinska zagora and Bosnia and Herzegowina. It was first mentioned in 950 by the Byzantinian emperor and historian Constantine Porfirogenet in his literary work De administrando imperio.

Thanks to its climate and urban architecture of the old town centre, Imotski can be characterized as a coastal town.

The Topana Fortress, overlooking the town, was built in the 10th century and had an extraordinary strategic significance in the past. Being well-preserved and offering a magnificent view of the town and Blue Lake, Several cultural and artistic events take place around the fortress walls in the summertime.

Under the Topana Fortress, there is Blue Lake, the favourite promenade and the main bathing place during the summer in Imotski. Not far from it there is Red Lake, the deepest Karst lake in Europe. This depression is 528 m deep whereby the depth of the water reaches up to 300 m with the bottom under the sea level.

Apart from its natural beauties and varieties, Imotski offers high-quality hotel accommodation, excellent gastronomic specialties and the possibility of tasting high-quality wine sorts and the first Dalmatian champagne. Those, who would like to get an insight into the former life style of this area, can visit our ecological villages. Lots of cultural and artistic events held throughout the year, especially during the summer, are worth visiting.

Blue Lake, the favourite promenade and the main bathing place during the summer in Imotski. Not far from it there is Red Lake, the deepest Karst lake in Europe.

Blue Lake