Makarska Travel Guide

 
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  •   Makarska
    by andreafc
  • Makarska from the mountain top
      Makarska from the mountain top
    by karentids
  • Sunny beach
      Sunny beach
    by Irissska
  • Nightlife in BUBA
      Nightlife in BUBA
    by Irissska
  • The old Town
      The old Town
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Pro

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  Simply wonderful, it has everything 


Con

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  Little variation of restaurants 


In a nutshell

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  It`s perfect place to visit! 

 

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Things to Do  

Beach

Beach, Makarska

 6 Reviews  In a so long and beautiful coast, beaches are a rarity. But in Makarska coast we have one of the biggest concentration of them, turning the area in a privileged bathing coast. Sorry, something more important was waiting and we didn't try them. 

Seashell Museum

Seashell Museum, Makarska

 2 Reviews  Strolling along the streets of Makarska, you will come across a number of churches and other architectural and cultural sights among which is the popular Museum of Shells, situated in Franciscan monastery. 

Makarska Port and Esplanade

Makarska Port and Esplanade, Makarska

 2 Reviews  This is the ideal place to relax , a very long esplanade with shady palms, seats and warm weather, all the ingredients to enjoy a few hours watching the world go by. There is always some activity on the water and when you are ready a cafe is a few steps away. Just enjoy yourself in Makarska. 

Paddle Boating

Paddle Boating, Makarska

 2 Reviews  I actually didn't go surfing but you were able to if you wanted to. The paddle boat holds about 4 people and has a slide. It is pretty cheap to use for an hour. The water is absolutely beautiful and very clear. 

St. Mark's Church

St. Mark's Church, Makarska

 2 Reviews  Walking through the town with all its cafes etc you will suddenly find yourself in front of this Church, with shops and cafes very close by. There are always tourists taking photos of this beautiful church. 

Hiking - Biokovo Mountains

Hiking - Biokovo Mountains, Makarska

 1 Review  Just above Makarska, there is one of the highest Croatian mountains - Biokovo massive, with the mountain of Sveti Jure (1762) as the highest point. Hiking from Makarska to Sveti Jure can be done in a day. Following the LP advice, we located at the east border of Makarska St. Mark Church, and took... 

Hotels  

The Maritimo Hotel

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Hotel Osejava

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Restaurants  

Mlinice Boarding House: 'Real' local food

Mlinice Boarding House: 'Real' local food, Makarska

 karentids Says:  The ambience of the Restaurant is superb. It's decor is original and very attractive. It is run solely by Danni (not sure of spelling) and his chef with some bar help. Unique quality is Danni's music, during and after dinner he would sing and play his accordian, traditional... 

merina fish and steak house makarska: good value and lovely views facing the sea merina

merina fish and steak house makarska: good value and lovely views facing the sea merina, Makarska

 janabbotts Says:  dont miss the merina fish and steak located just past hotel meteor right on the promenade.We tried to get peka a local dish of slow cooked lamb and vegetables.They need 2 or 3 hours notice for this speciality so we had whitebait and schitzel.We went back the next night for... 

Nightlife  

Deep: Hot & Sweaty

Deep: Hot & Sweaty, Makarska

 gripdxd Says:  This is a HOT (literally) outdoor club in a cave on the water. This place gets packed, so dress very lightly. You will truly be covered in sweat, I recommend you have at least a buzz so you don't notice too much :) Music is pumping, great beats, but it will be a bit... 

Deep: Club in a cave!!!

Deep: Club in a cave!!!, Makarska

 yma123 Says:  You have to visit Deep nightclub which is in a cave right on the edge of the clif/water... you can actually put your feet in the water if you go outside to have a smoke...word of warning... it gets damn hot in there!!!!!I visited 6 cities in croatia and went to many... 

Transportation  

Rent-a-buggy

Rent-a-buggy, Makarska

 Vanity666 Says:  Have some off-road adventure, rent yourself a buggy (pics 1 and 2), rent a "family" bike LOL (pic 3) or just a bike for your favourite son (pic 4) 

Rent a car

Rent a car, Makarska

 argon8 Says:  The best way to go around Makarska Riviera is to use Rent a car service. It is not too expensive, but not cheap also. When you decide to visit nearbye Brela or other small places along adriatic coast that is the best way. Even if you decide to go swimming out of Makarska, to... 

Shopping  

Kiosk

Kiosk, Makarska

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Souvenir Shopping

Souvenir Shopping, Makarska

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Warnings Or Dangers  

Parking

Parking, Makarska

 Darkoze Says:  Be considerate and careful where you park your car. The shore is accessible to everyone but keep in mind that that access has been created by a homeowner, possibly the homeowner who also wheelbarrowed tons of rocks and dirt to make some parking spaces in front of his house.... 

Tourist Traps  

Getting shade on the beach

Getting shade on the beach, Makarska

 Luskovite Says:  It can be quiet expensive to hire out sun loungers and umbrella's every day if you are staying here for more than a few days.One time we couldn't find the dude to pay so we took one anyway hoping he would come over but someone who had already booked that one came over and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Trip into the Biokovo mountains.

Trip into the  Biokovo mountains., Makarska

 karentids Says:  We do not normally go on organised excursions but we desperately need to be up in the mountains and since we had no car and were not fully fledged climbers we decided on a trip in a mini bus. This turned out to be a good choice. The road was of course very narrow (mostly... 

Sports & Outdoors  

More Sub Diving School

More Sub Diving School, Makarska

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Favorites  

Klapa singers

Klapa singers, Makarska

 karentids Says:   Listening to live Klapa singers. These wonderful harmony groups which sometimes sing with the addition of an instrument or two such as guitar. I find this music emotional and beautiful, it can make you cry or make the hairs stand up on your arms. "It is as if this sound... 

Klapa singers

Klapa singers, Makarska

 karentids Says:   Listening to live Klapa singers. These wonderful harmony groups which sometimes sing with the addition of an instrument or two such as guitar. I find this music emotional and beautiful, it can make you cry or make the hairs stand up on your arms. "It is as if this sound... 

The Place

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 Have some off-road adventure, rent yourself a buggy (pics 1 and 2), rent a "family" bike LOL (pic 3) or just a bike for your favourite son (pic 4) 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi We have just booked a holiday to Makarska in Croatia. We would really have liked to stay in Bol on Brac Island but the holtels... 

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A: During the summer season there are local tourist boats that sell one day "packages" that include trips to nearby islands, lunch etc. I am sure it won't take long till you... 

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Makarska.

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 I have just returned from my first trip to Hrvatska - what can I say, it exceeded my expectations even though I had an idea what it would be like through other travellers pages - to see it 'in the... 

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M A K A R S K A

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 The town of Makarska (12000 inhabitants) is one of the most attractive resorts on the Croatian coast, the "nucleus" of tourism in Dalmatia. It is the centre of culture, sports, entertainment an... 

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Makarska

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 Having just spent two weeks in Makarska I felt the need to recommend this great place to others. A wonderfully beautiful town with everything the modern tourist needs. Good hotels, great beaches,... 

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Riviera Makarska

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 No, we didn't go to Makarska. We were supposed to sleep there, but a small change in the program made us sleep in Split. But we did follow the coast, which seems to be the highlight of the area. 

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Luskovite's Makarska Page

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