Municipality of Lokvičići: Lakes, Karst and History
Accommodation in Municipality of Lokvičići
Lakes, Karst and Wetlands
Lokvičići combines an unusual waterscape with karst formations and traces of earlier times. In the western part of Imotsko polje lies Prološko Blato, a floodplain that is under water for part of the year. The significant protected landscape was designated in 1971, covers 10.24 km² and lies partly within the municipality. Its ecological value is also reflected in its role as a habitat for waterbirds and endemic fish species.
The group of Lokvičić Lakes comprises Lokvičić Lake, also called Mamića Lake, Knezović Lake and Galipovac. Together with Proložac Lake and the part of the Imotski Valley known as Proložac Mire, they form a continuous landscape unit. Galipovac is the largest and best-known of the three lakes; it has viewpoints and rest areas. Knezović Lake is distinguished by its very steep, difficult-to-access karst depression. Its water is very clear, and the lake is about 40 metres deep. The three Lokvičić Lakes do not dry up. It is believed that they are connected to the Imotski Valley or Proložac Mire by underground watercourses.
Trails Around the Lakes
A circular trail runs around the Lokvičić Lakes. A 3.9-kilometre geotrail has also been created and prepared there. Its features include rest areas, viewpoints and information panels. The Lokvičićka jezera hiking trail is 7.7 kilometres long and has an elevation difference of 570 metres. If you are travelling with children, you can also consider whether information panels along the way would be more interesting for your group than planning a route based mainly on distance and elevation difference.
The viewpoints and rest areas at Galipovac are another special feature of this lake. They should not be confused with the described features of the geotrail: the geotrail also has rest areas and viewpoints, as well as information panels. This can help you decide during your preparations which specific stops and trail features matter for your outing.
Historical Traces in the Municipality
History is also present in Lokvičići at specific sites. The secluded fortress “Grad” lies between Mamića Lake and Knezović Lake. It bears traces of human use from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. The archaeological site of Grad preserves sections of defensive walls and the walls of two buildings. Another historical landmark is the large parish church of Christ the King in the centre of Lokvičići, completed in 1938.
In Berinovac, there are particularly noteworthy tombstones; prehistoric tombstones are located above Galipovac. These places add cultural and archaeological discoveries to the experience of the lakes. Lokvičići is part of the geographical region of Imotska Krajina, covered by the Imota Tourist Board.
Plan Your Stay
When choosing a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether lakes and trails or historical sites will be the focus of your stay. The municipality brings these different themes together, without requiring them to be combined into a single outing. When choosing accommodation, it helps to keep your preferred destinations in mind as you check its specific location.
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