Makarska

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The administrative and cultural center of the Riviera, the city of Makarska, is its most significant tourist destination.

Nestled harmoniously beneath Biokovo, Makarska is a highly popular destination due to its beaches, natural beauty, and rich offering of diverse tourist attractions catering to a wide range of tastes and needs. Additionally, its central geographical location makes it an almost ideal starting point for exploring the rest of the broader region – from other destinations on the Riviera, to the islands of Brač and Hvar, all the way to the Zabiokovlje area.

The view from the Makarska waterfront of the blue Adriatic Sea and the shores of Brač and Hvar surpasses only that of the city and the Biokovo cliffs when approaching Makarska by boat. If you ascend by car, bicycle, or even on foot to one of the mountain viewpoints, the vista becomes truly spectacular, and the view, which sometimes (allegedly) extends to Italy, is impossible to describe; it must be experienced. Alongside the numerous natural, cultural, and tourist attractions and activities that abound throughout the region, the countless times celebrated sandy and pebbly beaches hold a special place. The beach in Makarska itself stretches almost two kilometers and is widely recognized as the symbol of the city.

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In the small village of Kotišina, just 2 km from Makarska, a modern multimedia Interpretation Center called Veliki Kašte has been opened within the multi-story fortress of the same name, which is a historical sensation of the Biokovo region. The fortress, built on the cliffs of Biokovo during the Cretan War, was intended to provide shelter for the population during conflicts with the Ottomans. Today, its interior has been transformed into a modern marvel that tells the story of this beautiful region.

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Tourist board of the city of Makarska

Franjevački put 2 HR – 21300 Makarska Tel: +385 21 612 002 Fax: +385 21 616 288 e-mail: info@makarska-info.hr

web: https://makarska-info.hr/

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