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Makarska apartments and tourist info portal .No matter how we approach the Makarska coast, we have before us a magnificent gift of nature

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Makarska apartments and tourist info portal and booking .No matter how we approach the Makarska coast, we have before us a magnificent gift of nature - the monumental mountain Biokovo in all its impressive size and beauty, which rises above the Makarska Riviera as an insurmountable protector of all settlements at its foot and tourist places along the coast that are like glittering pearl necklaces. at its foot

Sandy and pebble beach, it is almost 2 km long and it was, and still is recognizable today. Along the promenades lined with pine trees there are various tourist facilities, comfortable hotels, restaurants with gastronomic specialties, and plenty of fun for children and adults. Makarska is located at the foot of the mountain massif Biokovo (1762 m), which protects from the penetration of the continental climate and has lush Mediterranean vegetation, mild winters, long and warm summers with a refreshing mistral. The sun shines on it for more than 2750 hours a year with air temperatures above 20 ° C from June to September, and the clear sea from June to October has temperatures above 20 ° C.

 

The town of Makarska has developed around a natural port protected by the picturesque peninsula of Sveti Petar and Cape Osejava and is the largest and only such port between the confluence of the Cetina and Neretva rivers. It is a safe haven and refuge for bad weather, once for sailors, pirates and merchants, and today for tourist yachts, sailboats and excursion boats. This contributed to it becoming an important trading port, especially during the Turkish and Venetian occupation. Today, there is a ferry from the port several times a day to Sumartin on Brač. On summer evenings, the port is full of yachts and tourist excursion boats, and Kačić Square in the city center is full of young people who enjoy entertainment and cultural events. Deeper into the night, Makarska's waterfront is more and more lively, and cafes, restaurants and disco bars are getting fuller.

Makarska is directly connected to the island of Brac by a ferry line that connects this town and the town of Sumartin two to six times a day (during the tourist season). In the height of the tourist season, many excursion lines to several islands are organized
gravitate to the Makarska Riviera such as Hvar, Brac, Korcula and Mljet.

 

The history of the city is best known in the Franciscan monastery, which celebrated 500 years of existence. It houses a pinakothek, a library, a unique Malacological Museum and the Mountain and Sea Institute. On Kačić Square is the church of St. Marka, and on its northern side in the old school are the Gojak Gallery, the city library, the music school and Radio Makarska Riviera. On the coast is the City Museum and the Church of St. Philip. In the park Sv. Peter is the restored church of St. Petra and from there there is a beautiful view of the city, the magnificent Biokovo and the open sea. It lies at 43 ° 17 '38' 'latitude and at 17 ° 1' 20 '' east longitude, almost in the middle of the northwestern half of the Makarska Riviera.

 

The Malacological Museum of Shells in Makarska was founded in 1963 in the premises of a Franciscan monastery, built in the 16th century. The founder of this unique museum was the Franciscan Dr. Fr. Jure Radić (1920-1990) with the wholehearted help of his colleagues. Special mention should be made of the biblical scholar Fr. Franjo Careva, who, together with Fr. Radić, systematically and systematically collected shells from the Adriatic coast and created cooperation with other European and world museums, institutes and individuals.

 

Makarska gastronomic offer is one of the richest in the Adriatic due to the influence of many world cultures and cuisines that have intertwined throughout history in this area. In addition to clean sea and beautiful beaches, Makarska is best known for its impressive food and drink in its many and A variety of restaurants. Whether you are a fan of meat, fish or vegetarian delicacies, here you will find food and drinks that you will remember your holiday in Makarska.

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