travel
March 28, 2026
From Military Secret to Summer Paradise
If you ask the inhabitants of southern Croatia, but also those tourists who have discovered the military tunnels around Ploče, many will tell you that their secrecy is their greatest advantage because it allows for peaceful enjoyment of the sea, far from the crowds and noise.
TL;DR
- Military tunnels near Ploče, Croatia, offer a secluded and peaceful alternative to crowded beaches.
- These are not WWII bunkers, but rather Yugoslav navy facilities built in the 1970s-1980s to protect ships.
- Locations like Duba bay and Soline feature these tunnels, which are now used for swimming, sunbathing, and diving.
- Similar structures exist along the Adriatic coast, with some on the Pelješac peninsula being used for shellfish farming.
- These sites merge history, nature, and adventure, providing a unique way to experience the Adriatic.
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