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Vlaka

Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · Europe

About Vlaka

Vlaka works well as a base: 5 minutes from Opuzen, 29km from Mljet National Park.

Vlaka is a town located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. With a population of 268, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vlaka 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 Vlaka to your route.

About Vlaka

Vlaka is a village in Croatia.

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Where is Vlaka located?

Vlaka is located in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9992 latitude, 17.5242 longitude.

What is the population of Vlaka?

Vlaka has a population of approximately 268 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
268
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
42.9992, 17.5242

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 Vlaka

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Pelješac Bridge

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

10 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Kravice Waterfalls

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

19 km · about 20 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Walls of Ston

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Mljet National Park

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

29 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Blagaj Tekija

A serene 16th-century dervish monastery nestled beneath a cliff at the gushing source of the Buna river.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Vlaka

  • Right herePelješac BridgeA sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
  • 44 kmStari Most, MostarA rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva, the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed old town with paid parking nearby.
  • 54 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.
  • 57 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.
  • 62 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.
  • 76 kmNeretva Canyon Road (M17)Between Jablanica and Mostar the M17 hugs the turquoise Neretva through a deep limestone canyon: the scenic heart of the classic Sarajevo-to-Adriatic drive.

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 Vlaka.

Opuzen

🇭🇷 Croatia

4 km awayPop. 2,355

Kula Norinska

🇭🇷 Croatia

7 km awayPop. 205

Mlinište

🇭🇷 Croatia

7 km awayPop. 254

Ploče

🇭🇷 Croatia

10 km awayPop. 4,711

Neum

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

11 km awayPop. 4,200

Janjina

🇭🇷 Croatia

11 km awayPop. 185

Metković

🇭🇷 Croatia

12 km awayPop. 13,971

Otrić-Seoci

🇭🇷 Croatia

19 km awayPop. 689

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