Vacation in Makarska

Makarska, a town, port and tourist centre of the Makarska Riviera with a population of 11,743, extending from Brela in the west to Gradac in the east, in the total length of 60 km. The riviera is "squeezed" between Biokovo Mountain, protected as a nature park, and the sea, which at this place ranks among the clearest in the entire Mediterranean.

Nice long beaches, a lot of greenery, olive-groves and pine forests at the contact point between the sea and the mountain range, cultural and historical monuments, a number of hotels, restaurants, sports and recreational facilities - all this makes Makarska a very pleasant destination.

Makarska is also a health resort, with the well-known recreational and health centre Biokovka, which offers various therapeutic services. Very pleasant are walks along the port and public beaches, and mountain lovers may go by one of the mountain trails to the peaks of Biokovo, which offer a nice view on the surroundings, fresh air and quietness.

Beaches: magnificent sandy and pebbled in the shade of hundred years old pine trees.

Climate: Springs are lush and green, summers are dry and warm, falls pleasant and winters mild. Daily summer temperatures may reach 30 C? and nights are pleasantly fresher. Summer sea temperatures reach 25 C?, while the bathing season starts in May.