Since 1996, tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina has actively developed, it has become an important part of the country's economy. The landscape of the territory is a great contributor to the development of the tourist destination. Until 2000, the annual growth of tourists was 24%. In 2010, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, was among the top ten cities to visit. Needless to say, today Bosnia is one of the most popular tourist countries.
The country offers tourism for every taste - from ski to sea. A comparatively small country offers its guests in addition to a trivial holiday - excursions, beach holidays, and also exotic, which will bring a lot of pleasure. It's about rafting, hunting, skiing, watching animals in the natural environment and much more.
Sea tourism
Bosnia and Herzegovina is washed by the Adriatic Sea. Clean sea water and neat beaches annually attract masses of tourists who want to soak up the warm sea. The only way out to the sea coast is Neum . This is an ancient city, which was first mentioned in 533, but as a seaside resort it became known only in the middle of the twentieth century. The sea there is calm, without dangerous currents and waves. This has been facilitated by the numerous mountains that protect the sea surface from winds and the peninsula of Peljesac, which protects the bay in Neuma from sea winds. Neum is a great place for a family holiday.
The length of the coastline is 24 kilometers, mostly all beaches are sprinkled with pebbles, but there are places with sand. The Bosnian sea resort offers a wide range of entertainment: diving, parasailing, water skiing, sea walks and so on.
It is not necessary to stop at the hotel or at the villa, if you want, you can rent an apartment or part of the house from local residents. It costs a little cheaper, and for many it may seem more attractive.
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Winter tourism
Virtually 90% of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina is covered with mountains, so winter tourism in this country is developing at an enviable rate. The center of winter tourism in Bosnia is mountain skiing and snowboarding. The most popular ski resorts are those closest to Sarajevo - Yakhorina , Igman and Belashnica.
Yakhorina is a local landmark, since in 1984 the XIV Winter Olympic Games were held here. But if we talk about the modern merits of this place, then Yakhorin is a wonderful health resort, next to which is the National Park, medieval ruins, several caves and much more.
Equally popular are also Blidinje, Vlašić, Kupres and Kozar. There are not many tourists here, as in the vicinity of Sarajevo, and the trails are not so difficult. Therefore, these places are ideal for beginners.
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SPA tourism
The richness of nature in Bosnia and Herzegovina is manifested not only in its beauty, but also in thermal and mineral springs that contribute to the development of spa tourism. Today it is very fashionable! In addition, such a holiday will be useful for everyone.
The beauty of spa resorts lies in the fact that they are mostly located far from noisy cities, in the heart of the wild nature. The task of this area of resorts: to improve, relax and give the opportunity to stay with nature one on one. In the case of Bosnia, you will have the opportunity to still be inspired by the beautiful nature of the country, you will be surrounded by mountain ranges and hills.
The most popular Bosnian spa resort is the Bath-Vruchitsa. Here is the largest medical and tourist center in the country, which offers health and various spa procedures or a conference in the picturesque nature. Agree, go to some important event in such amazing beautiful places, where it is more pleasant than in a dusty and noisy city.
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Also to the spa resort can be attributed to Ilijah, which was incredibly popular during the Soviet era. But today it has not lost its relevance. At an altitude of 500-700 meters above sea level, in the basin of Sarajevo-field, a balneoclimatic resort was located.
Ecotourism
If you want to feel all the delights of ecotourism to the fullest, then you definitely need to visit Bosnia. It is here that you will completely feel the geotourism and ethnotourism. It starts with the Hutovo Blato Bird Reserve. This place attracted the attention of a huge number of birds, so the International Council included it in the list of the most important nesting places for birds. Such a diversity of birds is unlikely to be found in other reserves.
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Cultural tourism
Cultural tourism is well developed in all parts of Bosnia. On the territory of the state there are many monasteries, cultural heritage, archaeological finds and, accordingly, museums. The country has preserved spiritual monuments of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Bosnians respect the Gentiles, so all churches and monuments are protected and supported by the state.
The cultural tourism of Bosnia is so diverse that even a medieval ruin can be visited if desired. Egg is practically an open-air museum, it is a set of old houses that are located on mountain slopes. Getting in the Egg , you seem to move in time - cobbled streets, fortress walls and stone dwellings make this place magical.
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You can also visit the National Museum of Bosnia , which collected all the most valuable artifacts. In addition, the very building of the museum is a cultural heritage, as it is the construction of the late XIX century. No less interesting is to visit the old town of Mostar , which is perfectly preserved to our days. Not far from it is a natural attraction - Kravice waterfall .
Being in Bosnia and Herzegovina you can not help visiting the Latin old bridge , on which the event that led to the First World War took place. Having visited it you will feel the tragedy of those events in an entirely new way. In addition, the bridge retained its original appearance, therefore in itself is an architectural value.
The best Bosnian goods and souvenirs are sold on the sales area in Sarajevo - Marcala . For centuries, this place has met traders and buyers from all the Balkans. Here you can buy handmade clothes, textiles, local sweets and much more.