Blue Lake

Imotski is a picturesque tiny village in the Dalmatian interior, located on the northern side of Biokovo mountain. It is famed for its two karst lakes, a real natural phenomenon - Blue Lake, frequently nicknamed the "pearls of nature". Blue Lake lies on the outskirts of town, and it was named for the hue of the water, while Red Lake was named after the color of the surrounding rocks.

It is located in a deep pit that was most likely produced by the collapse of an underground cave. The lake's depth from the upper rim is around 200 meters, and its dimensions are 800 by 500 meters. The water depth changes depending on the season, as it might reach the southern rim in the winter and spring and totally evaporate during the scorching summer days. When the lake totally dries up, the residents build an improvised football field and play football. The lake is also a popular trekking area. A stone route going to the lake was made in the early twentieth century so that people could easily get down during the summer days to sunbathe and swim.

The adjacent cliffs, some of which are more than 40 meters high, are ideal for diving. Topana Fortress, established in the 10th century, is positioned on a cliff above the magnificent Blue Lake, from where you may enjoy an excellent perspective. During dry springs, the fish can be seen in the springs in the area around the lake which is confirmation that the lake has underground connections with these springs.

Location: Croatia