About Makarska

The beautiful flower of Makarska riviera

Makarska is a city located along the Adriatic coast, within the Split-Dalmatia county of Croatia. It is also considered the center of the tourist area known as the Makarska Riviera. The city also features several beautiful beaches, some of them frequented by nude bathers.

The warm climate and the friendly atmosphere of the city ensure that Makarska is one of the most frequented tourist destination in the country. Like most of the cities of Croatia, Makarska boasts of a rich culture and heritage.
One of its most prominent landmarks is the Franciscan monastery that houses an extensive collection of seashells collected locally and from around the world. Within the city, especially in its older parts, are old buildings and homes that are quite interesting to behold.

Looming over the cityscape of Makarska is the mountain of Biokovo, which is designated as a nature park because of its ecological biodiversity.
A day trip to this area will also let visitors pass by some of the quaint villages located at the foot of the mountain.

These villages also feature some interesting buildings that are examples of rustic rural architecture. Visitors can also explore some of the fruit orchards and olive groves common in the area, to further gain an authentic rural experience in the area.