Makarska

MAKARSKA

The town of Makarska is situated 65 km south of Split, the capital of the central Dalmatian region.
Makarska, thanks to its central position and the size of the town, is the most important resort on the well known "Makarksa Riviera". It is situated in a well protected bay underneath the mountain Biokovo, today a nature park.
The town consists of the historical part and the new part which is modern with hotels, private houses, restaurants, bars etc. Guests of Makarska will enjoy the beautiful pebble beaches and the Mediterranean vegetation with olive and pine trees. Makarska also offers excellent gastronomic opportunities based on fish, wine and olive oil, typical for the Dalmatian region, and the rich sports facilities are also worthy of mention, especially the water sports and scuba diving courses.
For nature lovers, behind Makarska there is the nature park Biokovo, the highest mountain in the central Dalmatian region, on which trekking excursions are organized.
Excursions: to the nature park Biokovo, Split, Trogir, Solin, Dubrovnik, the canyon of the river Cetina with rafting facilities, the National park Krka, boat trips to the islands of Hvar, Brač and Korčula.