The "Lađa Marathon" is an amateur competition where old, authentic vessels called lađe are used. The race is from Metković to Ploče and has a length of 22 500 meters. It is the largest and most-watched competition of its sort in Croatia.
The race itself features more than 30 crews and it is held since 1998 in the second Saturday in August every year, increasing the number of ships participating on this beautiful traditional event.
