famous road
Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Split-Dalmatia, Croatia · Europe
Makarska is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tučepi, 6km from Biokovo Road to Sveti Jure.
Makarska is a town located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. With a population of 12,809, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Makarska sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Makarska to your route.
Makarska (Croatian pronunciation: [mâkarskaː]) is a town on the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, about 60 km (37 mi) southeast of Split and 140 km (87 mi) northwest of Dubrovnik, in the Split-Dalmatia County.
Makarska is a prominent regional tourist center, located on a horseshoe-shaped bay between the Biokovo mountainsRead more
and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed promenade, where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbor. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping grounds.
Makarska is the centre of the Makarska Riviera, a popular tourist destination under the Biokovo mountain. It stretches for 60 km (37 mi) between the municipalities of Brela and Gradac.
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Makarska is located in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2969 latitude, 17.0178 longitude.
Makarska has a population of approximately 12,809 people, making it a town in Croatia.
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famous road
Croatia's highest paved road corkscrews from the Makarska Riviera to the 1,762 m summit of Sveti Jure, with a glass Skywalk and views across the Adriatic to Italy on clear days.
6 km · about 10 min drive
beach
A distinctive V-shaped pebble spit on Brač island that shifts shape with the wind and currents.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Fragrant purple lavender fields blanketing the interior of Hvar island, blooming spectacularly in June and July.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Sun-drenched Croatian island with lavender fields, a stunning Venetian-era old town, and some of the best nightlife in the Adriatic.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A walled medieval island town claimed as the birthplace of Marco Polo, with a fishbone street pattern and dense Venetian architecture.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Venetian harbour town crowned by a hilltop fortress, gateway to lavender fields and island nightlife.
49 km · about 55 min drive
waterfall
A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.
50 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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