Mostar, Kotor, Korćula and Ston…Wheelchair accessibility and more.

Bosnia – Herzegovina, Montenegro, Korćula, and Ston are some of the easy side trips from Dubrovnik. You can drive to Orebić and catch a ferry to Korcula and stop over at Ston for a sumptuous lunch. For Mostar and Bay of Kotor, driving is the best option. You can either rent a car or hire someone to drive you there which is more comfortable. You can find more details at Pearl of the Adriatic – Dubrovnik … Wheelchair Accessibility and more. If you are planning to take your rental car make sure to check with the rental agencies as many cars are not allowed in non-EU countries.

MOSTAR is unforgettable. One of the most beautiful cities I’ve visited. Its rich culture, history, and beautiful architecture make it one of the most visited places in the Balkans. Mostar has always been a city of various ethnicities and religions. The Minarets are beautifully placed along the bank of the Nereta River which makes it look like a picture-perfect painting.

The Stari Most (Old Bridge) is the most famous attraction at the heart of the old town. This picture-perfect landmark is nothing less than a painting. The streets of the old city have a very different look from the Cobblestones. This street to the bridge is bustling with stores and bazaars selling many kinds of traditional jewelry, rugs, copper, and many kinds of souvenirs. This is a place where you can spend hours shopping and people-watching. There are some traditional restaurants and cafes on the streets. Just take a sip and enjoy the hustle and bustle. There is a miniature old bridge too on the river Radobolja which is a perfect spot for a picture.

Wheelchair Accessibility

The terrain of Mostar old town is very very challenging. It has big uneven cobblestones. The best way to go there by wheelchair is by riding it backward. There is a parking lot close to the old town at the cross-section of Onescukova and Gojka Vukovica. You can start from there and check out the terrain first. Till about the end of the street, you can ride the wheelchair backward but the last few meters are very steep and the wheelchair will need assistance. Thanks to our friend Pepo with his help, we were able to reach the starting point of the bridge from where you get the best view. At the start of the bridge, there is a huge bump which is very difficult to cross with a wheelchair. There is an option of viewing the bridge by driving through the main roads of the modern bridge.

There are several levels of restaurants along the river with the best views of the bridge, which are wheelchair accessible only at the street level. There might be some little bumps but those are negotiable and the restaurant crews are very helpful. Turn right on the cobbled street near the Hammam Museum and you will find those restaurants. The restroom is not accessible though. There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom at Janvi VC near the park.

Montenegro is a micro country that is three hour’s drive south of Dubrovnik. This country gained independence in 2006 and is a mix of many cultures from Serbia and Croatia. The natural beauty is breathtaking. Driving around the Bay of Kotor is the best option to experience the natural beauty and it’s a wheelchair-friendly activity too. Take the car ferry from Kamenari where you don’t have to get down from the car. There are two towns you can visit. The old town of Kotor and the seaside village of Kotor. As you drive around the bay. You will find many scenic stops to take pictures. St George and Our Lady of Rocks are two islets that you can see from the coast and it’s an amazing sight to see.

Kotor old town

Kotor old town gives you a feeling of a miniature Dubrovnik. The old town is fairly wheelchair accessible. Its cozy and maze-like streets give this place a different flavor.  The maps are available at the entry at the Main town gate. The streets inside the old town might look a little confusing but it’s easy to navigate. It takes about an hr to explore the old town. There are nice family-owned boutique shops all around. Grab an ice cream and enjoy the stroll. 

Wheelchair accessibility

• Old town Kotor is fairly wheelchair accessible
• They have an accessible bathroom near the church at the end of the old town. The number on the map is 24
• Make sure to keep some change
• The terrain of the town is sometimes a little bumpy. Be careful.
• Parking Benovo is the closest car park to the old town. There are some accessible parking here

Perast

While returning back you can keep driving that loop and reach the seaside village town of Perast. You can drive to the waterfront town and enjoy the quaint feeling. There are many spots to take pictures. In the summer months, you have to park in the parking to enter the town.

While returning to Dubrovnik you you can have an early dinner near Ljuta River where they have restaurants set up in the natural environment. Those restaurants might have a step at the entrance. But with some help, you can make it.

Korćula is a laid-back island town a couple of hours’ drive from Dubrovnik. You can easily do a day trip. Drive to Orebić and catch the car ferry to Korćula. This is a completely wheelchair-friendly activity.

Wheelchair accessibility

• There are a couple of wheelchair-accessible parking at the port.
• There is a historic old town quite similar to Dubrovnik.  
• The historic old town is not wheelchair accessible. The ramp to the town is very steep. 
• You can enjoy the sight of the historic downtown from Put Svetog Nikole Street.
• There are benches along the waterfront where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view

Ston is a quick stop enroute to Korćula. This sleepy little town of Croatia is famous for the Great Wall iand fresh oysters and Mussels. The terrain of the old town is fairly flat. You can just stroll, take pictures and have a sumptuous meal tasting some fresh oysters and mussels. 

Wheelchair accessibility 

• There is an accessible parking right outside the town which makes it very convenient to enter. 
• There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom in Maliston. In summer months it might be closed. Check with the parking inspectors.