Start of rural tourism in Fojnica

The Tuka family, owners of a renovated farmhouse situated in the Lužine village, welcomed their first guests this summer.

The first visitors were guests from France who expressed their satisfaction with the accommodation and recommended to their parents to visit this farm. The guest house is situated within the yard of the Tuka family’s house which is approximately one hundred years old, and has at its’ disposal two triple rooms in the attic, a living room, a small kitchen and a bathroom on the ground floor. They are offering domestic products to their guests such as: juices, jams, cheese, eggs, brandy, honey, fruits, vegetables and local specialties, at very affordable prices.

The price for the room rent amounts to 15 Euros per person in summer and 18 Euros during the winter season. Besides enjoying local food, guests can also participate in daily activities on the farm, like for example guests from Germany who stayed at the farm for 10 days and during that time they occasionally helped the hosts feed animals or assisting in the garden.

Although, initially, they were a bit skeptical, Milica and Josip Tuka are now convinced that rural tourism can be a good source of additional income. Thus, they are taking into consideration to expand and trying to attract people to stay longer at their premises. Their five children are helping the family by maintaining the house and welcoming guests.

The Tuka family is the very first family in this region beginning to engage in rural tourism and as they say they are satisfied with this great inception. They hope there will be more domestic guests deciding themselves for this type of tourism and, by doing so, identifying the advantages and beauty of villages.

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