drive from sarajevo to dubrovnik

will be driving this week from sarajevo through mostar to dubrovnik.

anyone the timing and the best route for the drive?

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Yes. When leaving Sarajevo, take the highway that goes in a southwesterly direction from the City. I can%26#39;t recal the number of the Highway, but the road signs will say Jablanica and Mostar. Once you reach the Neretva River, just follow that road which follows the river southwest all the way througn Mostar, it, the highway then has the designation of Highway 17 and it goes all the way to the Adriatic. Before you get to the coast you will go through a city named Metkovic and shortly you will reach the coastal highway; turn south toward Dubrovnik. That in itself can be a hairy ride, but beautiful. As you go south, watch for roadsigns which say STON. That is a town where the Peljesac Peninsula begins. If you want to stop for one of the greatest meals you have ever had, there is a restaurant just off to the right which features lobster which they harvest from their pens in the inlet right below the restaurant. Can%26#39;t remember the name, but the prices are also very low to moderate. You can then continue on to Dubrovnik.

Also, if you don%26#39;t have a place to stay, you may want to check out the bed and breakfasts places first, much cheaper than most of the hotels.

I was with the International Police Task Force in Bosnia-Hercegovina, in 1998, and I and several buddies stayed at a place on the hillside overlooking Old Town and the sea, the family owners treated us like royalty. The man%26#39;s name is Ante Butegan and they live on Nunciata Ulica (means street).

Not too sure if this is what you are looking for and/or it will help, but I thought I%26#39;d pass it on.

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Hi there,

I%26#39;m doing the reverse trip in July and I%26#39;m wondering how it went, anthing to look out for, and would you recommend places to stay?

Thanks,

Tomas

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The drive is beautiful, both in Croatia and in BiH. If you need hardy refreshment, on the main road south of town are the trademarks of Jablanica. There are over 10 restaurants selling grilled lamb. It is cooked in the old tradition of roasting sheep over an open fire. They of course sell other food, but definitely try the lamb. They sell it by the kilo in a a la carte type of way. But everyone understands mixed salad. It was great....and not too expensive.

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Just returned from four days in BiH. Our driver/guide recommended taking the road from Dubrovnik to Trebinje, then to Stolac and to Mostar.

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