Municipality of Pojezerje

• Polje Jezero also extends across the territory of the Municipality of Pojezerje.
• Springs, karst caves, and karst pits are designated as habitat types in Polje Jezero.
• The Kamene kugle on the northern slopes of Šubir were designated a protected natural feature in 2011.
• The international border crossing at Mali Prolog – Crveni Grm is located within the municipality.

The Kamene kugle at Šubir are silicate-carbonate nodular concretions, 2 to 30 cm in diameter, with a laminated internal structure. Their location on the mountain’s northern slopes and their designation as a protected natural feature in 2011 give this natural feature a specific place in travel planning. The stated size describes a range from smaller to considerably larger specimens; it refers to the concretions, not to a route or an area.

Polje Jezero is also significant for its landscape and ecology. It also extends across the Municipality of Pojezerje and is recorded as an exceptionally valuable cultural landscape zone with PR 2 status. Springs, karst caves, and karst pits are designated there as habitat types. Those interested in karst landscapes will therefore find, alongside the cultural landscape, various named habitat types to explore in the area.

In Kobiljača, the Chapel of Gospe od Jetera is recorded as a historic chapel with ZPP 2 protection status. The parish church of Sv. Nikole in Otrići is listed as a historic church with ZPP 3 protection status. These are two distinct historic religious sites; the stated status applies to each individual building.

Veliki Šubir above Mali Prolog is recorded as a prehistoric fortification. The Chapel of sv. Rok is dated to approximately the 14th century; the immediate area around its location is under strict landscape protection. The historical interest thus includes both a prehistoric fortification and religious buildings, each with its own protection and dating information.

Further examples of the cultural landscape include the mountain areas of Pozla Gora, recorded as an exceptionally valuable zone with ZPP 3 status, and the terraces of abandoned vineyards in Dubrava, also with ZPP 3 status. The landscape forms differ: mountain areas here, terraces of former vineyards there. Together with Polje Jezero, they show that the recorded cultural landscapes cover several distinct areas.

In Polje Jezero, visitors can put together their own tours using a network of cycling routes. The area is mapped and equipped with specially designed signposts. Cyclists can also use a functional rest stop in Vrgorac, set up for domestic and international cycling tourists. Vrgorac is the explicitly named location of this rest stop.

Kayaking on the Matica is offered in Polje Jezero. Cycling on a self-planned route and kayaking are two distinct activity options to consider when planning a trip. The Ribarska večer – Rokov dan is traditionally part of the celebration of Municipality Day and the Feast of Saint Roko in Pojezerje. This festival is another cultural event that may be relevant when choosing travel dates, alongside nature and activity options.

Focus your search on what matters for your trip: cycling opportunities with freely planned routes, kayaking on the Matica, or historic sites and landscapes. These points of reference can help you assess the Municipality of Pojezerje as a destination based on your own interests. The international border crossing at Mali Prolog – Crveni Grm is another geographic reference point within the municipality. To compare it with other municipal destinations, you can also visit these pages:

Municipality of Kula Norinska, Municipality of Lastovo, Municipality of Dubrovnik, Municipality of Konavle, Municipality of Metković, Municipality of Župa Dubrovačka, Municipality of Dubrovačko Primorje, Municipality of Opuzen.

What cycling opportunities are there in Polje Jezero?

A network of cycling routes allows visitors to put together their own tours. Polje Jezero is mapped and equipped with specially designed signposts.

What are the Kamene kugle at Šubir?

They are silicate-carbonate nodular concretions with a diameter of 2 to 30 cm and a laminated internal structure. They were designated a protected natural feature in 2011.

Which historic structures are mentioned in the municipality?

They include the historic Chapel of Gospe od Jetera in Kobiljača, the historic parish church of Sv. Nikole in Otrići, and Veliki Šubir above Mali Prolog, which is recorded as a prehistoric fortification.

For the regional travel overview: Dubrovnik-Neretva County.