Makarska holidays in Croatia in this southern Dalmatian village located at the foot of the beautiful valley of Biokovo. Firstly, you have to know that here is one of the cleanest Mediterranean towns. Also, is an important tourist centre on the Makarska Riviera. Certainly, this is the riviera of long and sunny beaches. But also a place with a very beautiful shore with sea and sun.

Secondly, you have to know that usually the activity on the beaches in the summer is particularly intense. However, May, June, September and especially October are quieter. The city is bordered by one of the most beautiful mountains, Mount Biokovo. This is a protected natural park including the canyon of the wild Cetina River. Choose your resort and start exploring. There is something for everyone. So what are you waiting for?

Museums in Makarska

Start with the Shells Museum that keeps one of the most valuable collections of shellfish and snails from the Adriatic Sea and from the world. Firstly, you will find this museum in a beautiful basement of a Franciscan monastery. Above all this is declared a protected cultural monument. Secondly, a special interest evokes the exotic specimens from the tropical seas. Some of them are exposed in the museum.

Beach in Makarska

After that, relax on Donja Luka Beach. Makarska is known for its beautiful town beach where shade is provided by a fragrant pine forest overlooking the beautiful, clear sea. The town beach is a long curving stretch of fine pebble. However, behind it you can find a palm-lined promenade offering shade in hot summer days. This beach is the perfect place for families as you can rent paddle-boats, banana rides or jet skis.

Natural attractions in Makarska

Kotišina botanical garden is a protected natural park. The park was arranged by the effort of a Frenchman and it was inaugurated in 1984. Therefore, you can see here plants diversity from the Makarska mountain region. For example, from the 300 wild species, the Adriatic endemic iris with purple flower stands out. Find exotic plants in some parts of the garden. So, if you like flowers and plants, this place might be just right for you!

Peninsula St. Peter is a small peninsula at the port entrance of Makarska City. It is a park with a long promenade and beach. This is another way you can enjoy the beautiful nature, panorama of the city, Biokovo and the islands. Visit also a cave with an outdoor terrace overlooking Makarska. Get the most from your holiday with us.