Blagaj Tekke

The Blagaj tekke is a dervish house set beneath a tall cliff, beside the spring where the Buna river emerges. It is a short drive from Mostar, and one of the most atmospheric Ottoman-era sites in Herzegovina.

It is a place of worship as well as a visitor stop, so we would dress modestly, take shoes off where asked and keep voices low. Riverside cafés serve fish and strong coffee on the water, and make a natural lunch stop. We would combine it with Mostar for a day by car, going early in July and August, when Herzegovina can be very hot.