Dubrovnik-Neretva County district, Croatia

Places to visit near Ploče

Ploče is a town in Dubrovnik-Neretva County district, Croatia. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage and 7 churches. The must-see places are Baćina Lakes (3 km), Veliki Trovro (4 km) and Kula Norinska (18 km).

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Ploče, Croatia
Ploče, Dubrovnik-Neretva County district, Croatia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ploče at a glance

Location
Dubrovnik-Neretva County district, Croatia
Coordinates
43.0561° N, 17.4328° E
Places within 50 km
104 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ploče

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ploče: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ploče

  • Nesuh-aga Vučijaković Mosque · dargah · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Jezero Vlaška · lake · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~4 km
  • Kuke · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~4 km
  • Jezero Parila · lake · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~4 km
  • Wind Organ · attraction · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~4 km
  • Vukovac · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~5 km
  • Žuželj · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~5 km
  • Sestrun · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~5 km
  • Planikovica · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~5 km
  • Svjetionik Sućuraj · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Svjetionik Sestrica Vela · beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Galičak · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~6 km

Things to see near Ploče, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ploče

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ploče. The closest is Višnjica (2 km); the best-known is Veliki Trovro (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Veliki Trovro · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Višnjica · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~2 km
  • Kolovrat · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~3 km
  • Bukočica · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~3 km
  • Šušnjevac · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~3 km
  • Kuke · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~4 km

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Beaches & coast near Ploče

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ploče. The closest is Rt Višnjica (3 km); the best-known is Neum Bay (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ploče

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ploče. The closest is Stećak Necropolis Grebina (8 km); the best-known is Kula Norinska (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ploče

25 churches within 100 km of Ploče. The closest is Crkva Kraljice Neba I Zemlje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ploče

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ploče. The closest is Osinj (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Osinj · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~8 km
  • Veliki Školj · river spot · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Goljak · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
  • Srednjak · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~15 km
  • Gospin Školj · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~15 km
  • Galičak · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~17 km

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Caves near Ploče

9 caves within 100 km of Ploče. The closest is Spilja Ričevica (7 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Spilja Ričevica · cave · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~7 km
  • Odysseus Cave · cave · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Green Cave · cave · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Amfora · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Vjetrenica · cave · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Grapčeva Cave · cave · Split-Dalmatia County · ~70 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ploče

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ploče
  2. 1 km Crkva Kraljice Neba I Zemlje · church, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
  3. 4 km Veliki Trovro · viewpoint, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
  4. 14 km Kula Norinska · heritage site, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
  5. 6 km Crkva Svetog Nikole Biskupa · church, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
  6. 23 km Baćina Lakes · lake, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
  7. 3 km Back to Ploče

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How to reach Ploče

    All places near Ploče by distance

    Within 15 km of Ploče

    • Kozjak · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~6 km
    • Tanki Rt · beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~6 km
    • Kulina · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~6 km
    • Plavač · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~6 km
    • Sirač · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~6 km
    • Viginja · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~7 km
    • Crkva Svetog Ivana · church · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~7 km
    • Spilja Ričevica · cave · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~7 km
    • Osinj · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~8 km
    • Modro Oko · lake · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~8 km
    • Stećak Necropolis Grebina · fort · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~8 km
    • Category:Grebine (Staševica) · fort · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~8 km
    • Desansko Jezero · lake · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~9 km
    • Rt Kokuljica · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~9 km
    • Duga · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~9 km
    • Grabovica · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~9 km
    • Neum · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~9 km
    • Ilica · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~9 km
    • Babina Gomila · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~11 km
    • Orlić · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~11 km
    • Rujište · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~11 km
    • Izgorjak · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~11 km
    • Luka Gradac · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~11 km
    • Velika Rujnica · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~12 km
    • Skok · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~12 km
    • Uvala Duba · beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~12 km
    • Golovran · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~13 km
    • Uvala Crkvice · beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~13 km
    • Tikvina · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~13 km
    • Crvene Stine · viewpoint · Split-Dalmatia County · ~13 km
    • Veliki Šubir · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~13 km
    • Kovač · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
    • Vratar · fort · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
    • Mali Šubir · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
    • Tiberius · fort · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
    • Uvala Soline · beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
    • Goljak · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~14 km
    • Uvala Bristva · beach · Split-Dalmatia County · ~14 km
    • Mala Rujnica · viewpoint · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~15 km
    • Srednjak · river spot · Dubrovnik-Neretva County · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ploče by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4462Višnjica (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1841Rt Višnjica (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1537Stećak Necropolis Grebina (8 km)
    Churches725Crkva Kraljice Neba I Zemlje (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves613Osinj (8 km)
    Caves29Spilja Ričevica (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Lake Birina (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs28Nesuh-aga Vučijaković Mosque (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Nature Park Hutovo Blato (35 km)
    Other attractions15Wind Organ (4 km)
    Museums05Old Bridge Museum (55 km)
    Buddhist sites11Žitomislić Monastery (42 km)

    Ploče: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ploče?

    Baćina Lakes (lake, about 3 km), Veliki Trovro (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kula Norinska (heritage site, about 18 km), Crkva Kraljice Neba I Zemlje (church, about 1 km), Crkva Svetog Nikole Biskupa (church, about 21 km), Lake Birina (lake, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ploče?

    104 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ploče?

    Višnjica, about 2 km by road; Kolovrat (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ploče?

    Rt Višnjica, about 3 km by road; Tanki Rt (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ploče?

    Stećak Necropolis Grebina, about 8 km by road; Category:Grebine (Staševica) (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ploče?

    Start in Ploče, visit Crkva Kraljice Neba I Zemlje, then Veliki Trovro, then Kula Norinska, then Crkva Svetog Nikole Biskupa, then Baćina Lakes, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ploče?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ploče

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ploče’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ploče on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.