Zaostrog is first mentioned in the 15th century, and the first inhabitants came from the mountainous area of Biokovo towards the sea in the 17th century. Since the 20th century, the place has been living from tourism, which is its main economic activity. Nowadays, there are numerous hotels, camps, apartments and villas, a rich catering offer and a beautiful promenade along the crystal clean sea and decorated sand, with pebble beaches in Zaostrog.