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Blato

Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe

About Blato

Blato is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Babino Polje, 9km from Mljet National Park.

Blato is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 31, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Blato sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Blato to your route.

About Blato

Blato is a village on the island of Mljet in southern Croatia.

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Blato offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Blato located?

Blato is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7625 latitude, 17.4822 longitude.

What is the population of Blato?

Blato has a population of approximately 31 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
31
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
42.7625, 17.4822

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Blato

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Mljet National Park

A lush green island paradise with saltwater lakes, a Benedictine monastery on an islet, and pristine Mediterranean forests.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Walls of Ston

The 'European Great Wall': 5km of medieval defensive ramparts above salt pans and famed oyster beds.

20 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Pelješac Bridge

A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Korčula

A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Vjetrenica Cave

Bosnia's largest cave, in Popovo Polje near Ravno, over 7 km of passages holding Europe's richest cave fauna, including the blind olm 'human fish'. Guided tours run along a lit 550 m section; a cold wind blows from the entrance.

42 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Kravice Waterfalls

A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.

45 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Kravica Waterfall

A wide tufa cascade on the Trebižat river dropping about 25 metres into a bathing pool, with a car park and shuttle down from the rim.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Počitelj

A stunning medieval and Ottoman fortified village cascading down a hillside above the Neretva River with a distinctive silo-shaped tower.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Blato

  • 22 kmPelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
  • 48 kmFranjo Tuđman BridgeElegant single-pylon cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rijeka Dubrovačka inlet at the entrance to Dubrovnik, a striking modern landmark on the final leg of the Adriatic Highway.
  • 53 kmDubrovnik Cable Car ViewpointThe summit of Mount Srd reached by cable car, offering a sweeping panorama of Dubrovnik's medieval walls, terracotta rooftops, and the Adriatic.
  • 69 kmStari Most, MostarA rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva, the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed old town with paid parking nearby.
  • 73 kmBiokovo Road to Sveti JureCroatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Blato.

Babino Polje

🇭🇷 Croatia

6 km awayPop. 262

Janjina

🇭🇷 Croatia

19 km awayPop. 185

Ston

🇭🇷 Croatia

19 km awayPop. 500

Neum

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

21 km awayPop. 4,200

Vlaka

🇭🇷 Croatia

27 km awayPop. 268

Mlinište

🇭🇷 Croatia

28 km awayPop. 254

Opuzen

🇭🇷 Croatia

29 km awayPop. 2,355

Lumbarda

🇭🇷 Croatia

31 km awayPop. 1,209

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