Komin is a large riverside village in the Neretva Delta in southern Croatia, located between Metković and the Adriatic coast. It lies on a dense network of river channels, wetlands, and fertile alluvial plains formed by the Neretva River, which has shaped both the landscape and the traditional way of life.
The village is strongly connected to the river culture of the Neretva Delta, especially the tradition of the lađa — the traditional wooden boat used for transport, fishing, and agricultural work. Komin is one of the key centers where this heritage is still actively preserved, including participation in lađa racing and boat-building traditions.
The surrounding area is dominated by agricultural land, particularly mandarin orchards and vegetable fields, which thrive in the fertile delta soil. The extensive canal system allows irrigation and transport, creating a unique “water-and-land” landscape where boats were historically as important as roads.
Komin is also part of a wider ecological system that includes wetlands rich in birdlife and aquatic species. The combination of agriculture, waterways, and traditional culture makes it one of the most characteristic settlements of the Neretva Delta.