Travel Guide of Makarska in Croatia by Influencers and Travelers
Makarska is a small city on the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, about 60 km southeast of Split and 140 km northwest of Dubrovnik. It has a population of 13,834 residents. Administratively Makarska has the status of a city and it is part of the Split-Dalmatia County. Makarska is a tourist centre, located on a horseshoe shaped bay between the Biokovo mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed promenade, where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbour. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping ground.
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1 - Biokovo Nature Park
Biokovo Nature Park is the most dominating presence on the southern Dalmatian coast. Proclaimed a nature park in 1981, this mountain rampart towers a good 1500 meters over the Makarska Riviera and offers exceptional views over the sea and nearby islands.
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2 - Nugal Beach
Nugal Beach is an all nude beach on the Makarska riviera in Croatia, between the towns of Makarska and Tučepi. Situated in a pebbled bay surrounded by steep cliffs, the beach is only accessible by foot following a prepared but stony path along the coast from Makarska or from Tučepi.
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3 - Canyoning in Split
19 km away
If you're looking to try something completely different when visiting Split, canyoning on the Cetina River is one of the best adventure tours in the area! Beginners are welcome. Southern Croatia's Cetina River flows a total of 100 km (62 miles) and i...
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4 - Forrest park Osejava
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5 - Marušići
20 km away
Marušići is a small Croatian village located on the slopes of Dinara mountain, in the east part of the Omiš Riviera of the Adriatic Sea, as well as the village of Šestanovac north of Omiš, 36 kilometres from Split, and 18 kilometres from Makarska.
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6 - Boat Tours in Makarska
Embark on an unforgettable journey with this Blue Cave & the Best of Vis and Hvar Islands Speedboat Tour, departing from Makarska. Explore the stunning coastline of Croatia aboard a thrilling speedboat, visiting some of the most breathtaking dest...
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7 - Bol
29 km away
Bol is a municipality on the south of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia, population 1,630. Bol is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat.
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8 - Brač
30 km away
Brač is an island in the Adriatic Sea within Croatia, with an area of 396 square kilometres, making it the largest island in Dalmatia, and the third largest in the Adriatic. It is separated from the mainland by the Brač Channel, which is 5 to 13 km wide. The island's tallest peak, Vidova gora, or Mount St. Vid, stands at 780 m, making it the highest island point of the Adriatic islands.
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9 - Rafting in Omiš
20 km away
Experience the thrill of rafting on the crystal clear waters of the Cetina river in Slime! Our rafting route is 11km long, stretching for 6.8 miles and lasting approximately 3 hours. It's the perfect adventure for those looking for an adrenaline rush...
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10 - Jelsa
30 km away
Jelsa is a town in Croatia, on the island of Hvar, the seat of the eponymous municipality within the county of Split-Dalmatia.
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11 - Split-Dalmatia County
30 km away
Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242. The land area is 4540 km².
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12 - Scuba Diving in Makarska
If you've always wanted to scuba dive, this is your chance! Take the plunge and get the most out of your time in beautiful Tucepi, Croatia! After taking this beginner's course, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to navigate and enjoy the underw...
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13 - Omiš
31 km away
Omiš is a town and port in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, and is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County. The town is situated approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Croatia's second largest city, Split.
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14 - Cetina - Lower Flow
32 km away
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15 - Zip-Lining in Makarska
Zip Line Tučepi is located in the heart of Makarska Riviera - Tucepi, in the middle of untouched nature across a beautiful canyon in Tučepi. Zip-line Tučepi is a new type of entertainment designed for nature and adventure lovers! You will enjoy&nb...
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16 - Hvar
34 km away
Hvar is a city and port on the island of Hvar, part of Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. The municipality has a population of 4,251 while the city itself is inhabited by 3,771 people, making it the largest settlement on the island of Hvar.
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17 - Adriatic Sea
37 km away
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18 - Supetar
39 km away
Supetar is a town on the northern side of the Dalmatian island of Brač, in the Split-Dalmatia County, in Croatia. It became the island's official centre in 1827.
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