Croatia Makarska
The best summer resort!

Croatia Makarska and its Riviera  is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the central Dalmatia coast. The 60 km long Makarska Riviera is dotted with numerous pebble beaches, known for the smooth white pebbles and sandy areas.

Makarska is sited below the mountain of Biokovo (1762 m), which protects it from the cold continental climate and is responsible for its rich Mediterranean vegetation, mild winters and  long, warm summers.

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Due to the fine pebbles, spacious beaches and the pleasant shade of century old pine trees, we recommend the Makarska Riviera to families with children and those looking for wonderful, well-maintained beaches with a wide range of additional facilities. Besides spacious beaches, Makarska Riviera has many secluded beaches surrounded by lime-stone rocks. The diving and sailing clubs in all larger places organize summer diving, sailing and windsurfing courses, and offer water sports equipment rental. In addition to all of this, the Riviera has a few nudist beaches and health tourism facilities.

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The best known summer resorts of the 60 km long Makarska Riviera are:

Brela, the best known summer resort of the Makarska littoral, is situated near the Adriatic highway, 14 km away from Makarska in the direction of Split. It consists of several smaller places known for their developed tourist facilities and attractive entertainment conveniences. Its pebble beaches are a few kilometers long and they extend themselves along the sea, which received, for its cleanness, the blue flag - the international mark of high quality for the protection of the environment. How to get there: 14 km north of Makarska in the direction of Split.

Baska Voda, only 10 km from Croatia Makarska, is a modern tourist destination on the breathtaking Makarska Riviera, known for its pebble beaches that go on for kilometers and are surrounded by pine trees. Baska Voda, inhabited since ancient times, used to be a fishing settlement. Thanks to the beautiful coastline and sea, as well as its geographical position at the foot of Biokovo - popular with hikers and nature lovers - it has developed into a well-known tourist destination offering a wide range of tourist services and accommodation including hotels, private rooms and apartments, perfect for a pleasant family holiday. Apart from its beautiful landscape and coastline, Baska Voda also offers numerous cultural and entertainment events, such as traditional and religious festivities, as well as the following sporting activities: tennis, football, handball, table tennis, mini-golf, fishing, diving and sailing. There are many restaurants, konobas (local restaurants), bars and night clubs - something to suit everyone’s taste. If you like to go for walks, there is a wonderful seaside promenade. How to get there: 9,5 km north of Makarska on the main road (Jadranska magistrala) towards Split.

Tucepi is a central Dalmatian tourist destination, placed on Croatia Makarska Riviera and lies only 4 km from the town of Makarska. Tucepi has been inhabited since ancient times, while its inhabitants in the past primarily lived off of agriculture. Thanks to its beautiful coastline and first class accommodation, Tucepi has become a favorite tourist destination. We recommend Tucepi to those looking for pebble beaches surrounded by pine and olive trees. There are sporting facilities in hotels, water sports equipment can be rented on the beach, while Biokovo Mountain is a real challenge for speleologists, alpinists and all who like to go hiking and spending time outdoors. Tucepi is known for its specialties that are served both in large and comfortable restaurants and in small picturesque konoba (local restaurants). If coming by boat, there are 70 berths in Tucepi marina. How to get there: 4 km south of Croatia Makarska on the main road towards Dubrovnik.

Zivogosce, first mentioned in the 16th century, is one of the oldest settlements on the Croatia Makarska Riviera and lies only 17 km from its center, the town of Makarska. Although the inhabitants of Zivogosce have traditionally lived off of agriculture and fishing, tourism is becoming more and more important due to the beautiful coastline. Several pebble beaches surrounded by pine trees in the place itself, accommodation in hotels, apartments and camping sites, as well as numerous sports facilities attract many tourists to Zivogosce. Zivogosce is ideal, not only for a family holiday, but also for an active holiday due to many sports fields, sports equipment and diverse activities in hotels. If you feel like unwinding in the evening, have dinner in one of several excellent restaurants or konobas (local restaurants), and take a walk along the sea. The locals will make sure to organize many cultural and entertainment events during summer. How to get there: 17 km south of Makarska on the main road towards Dubrovnik.

Drvenik is a very popular tourist destination and ferry port on the Croatia Makarska Riviera. It lies 29 km south of Makarska on a part of the coastline with many small inlets and sandy beaches, ideal for a quiet family holiday and swimming in the shade of pine trees. Drvenik has a population of some 500 inhabitants and offers accommodation in private rooms and apartments. You can taste seafood specialties in local restaurants. Various types of entertainment can be found in Makarska and Gradac nearby. How to get there: 29 km south of Croatia Makarska on the main road (Jadranska magistrala) towards Dubrovnik.

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