Marsela’s guidebook
What to do in Makarska
Those place are on MUST DO list while you're in Makarska. Historical sites, natural wonders, museum etc.
Take a walk all along the beautiful harbour of Makarska. You can relax at one of many bars or have a lunch or dinner in one of many restaurants. You can take some lovely photos there.
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Lukobran Makarska
Jadranska ulicaTake a walk all along the beautiful harbour of Makarska. You can relax at one of many bars or have a lunch or dinner in one of many restaurants. You can take some lovely photos there.
Sveti Petar is small peninsula at the port entrance of Makarska City. It is city park with long promenade and beach. There you can enjoy in beautiful nature, view on Makarska, Biokovo and islands.
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Sveti Petar Statue
Sveti Petar is small peninsula at the port entrance of Makarska City. It is city park with long promenade and beach. There you can enjoy in beautiful nature, view on Makarska, Biokovo and islands.
This simple little church was built in the 15th century on the foundations of its forerunner from the 6th century. The church is sited on the forested St. Peter’s Peninsula, which protects Makarska’s harbour. In front of the church and dotted round the peninsula you’ll find the ruins of buildings dating back to Roman, Venetian and prehistoric times. The forest park and the view of the town and the mountains make it well worth enjoying a stroll here.
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Church of St. Peter
This simple little church was built in the 15th century on the foundations of its forerunner from the 6th century. The church is sited on the forested St. Peter’s Peninsula, which protects Makarska’s harbour. In front of the church and dotted round the peninsula you’ll find the ruins of buildings dating back to Roman, Venetian and prehistoric times. The forest park and the view of the town and the mountains make it well worth enjoying a stroll here.
Co-cathedral of St. Mark the Evangelist is a baroque church and former cathedral in the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska. It is located in the center of the town of Makarska, on Andrija Kačić Miošić Square, the main Makarska square.
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Crkva Sv. Marka
7 Trg fra Andrije Kačića MiošićaCo-cathedral of St. Mark the Evangelist is a baroque church and former cathedral in the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska. It is located in the center of the town of Makarska, on Andrija Kačić Miošić Square, the main Makarska square.
Walk the Kalalarga Street. Back in the days, this street was the place where almost every important activity in the city was conducted. This was also the widest and longest street in the region. Today, this street gives visitors a glimpse at the life that people in the past had. You can have dinner at one of the restaurants in the Kalalarga Street.
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Kalalarga
40 KalalargaWalk the Kalalarga Street. Back in the days, this street was the place where almost every important activity in the city was conducted. This was also the widest and longest street in the region. Today, this street gives visitors a glimpse at the life that people in the past had. You can have dinner at one of the restaurants in the Kalalarga Street.
Memory of the fallen soldiers in World War II and the liberation of the Makarska area from fascism and fascist terror. Nowadays, there is an observatory placed within the Memorial Centre where you can enjoy the night sky during clear summer nights.
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1 GlazbarskaMemory of the fallen soldiers in World War II and the liberation of the Makarska area from fascism and fascist terror. Nowadays, there is an observatory placed within the Memorial Centre where you can enjoy the night sky during clear summer nights.
The public water fountain was built in 1775 by Ioseppo Bisazzio on the southeast of St. Mark's Church. It is still used today for refreshment from the summer heat. The work is significant because of the coat-of-arms that is still used as the official symbol of the town of Makarska, which has been carved on its right side.
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Mletačka česma
5 Trg fra Andrije Kačića MiošićaThe public water fountain was built in 1775 by Ioseppo Bisazzio on the southeast of St. Mark's Church. It is still used today for refreshment from the summer heat. The work is significant because of the coat-of-arms that is still used as the official symbol of the town of Makarska, which has been carved on its right side.
The sculpture represents a local man from Makarska named Jura, referred to as galeb (seagull, i.e. ladies’ man in Dalmatia), seducing a female tourist. Galebarenje, the technique of seducing women, was very popular in Makarska. The monument is the work of Nikola Šanjek, a sculptor from Varaždin who also named it “Move with the times”. It is 205 m high, made of bronze, and was erected to honour all tourists visiting Makarska.
Spomenik turistu
Prvosvibanjska ulicaThe sculpture represents a local man from Makarska named Jura, referred to as galeb (seagull, i.e. ladies’ man in Dalmatia), seducing a female tourist. Galebarenje, the technique of seducing women, was very popular in Makarska. The monument is the work of Nikola Šanjek, a sculptor from Varaždin who also named it “Move with the times”. It is 205 m high, made of bronze, and was erected to honour all tourists visiting Makarska.
Take a walk through Osejava which offer beautiful views of the town, the open sea, islands and Biokovo Mountain. Osejava is particularly attractive and pleasant for visitors, amateur athletes and nature lovers.
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Forrest park Osejava
Take a walk through Osejava which offer beautiful views of the town, the open sea, islands and Biokovo Mountain. Osejava is particularly attractive and pleasant for visitors, amateur athletes and nature lovers.
The Kotiština Botanical Garden is located on the coastal slopes of Biokovo Mountain above the village of Kotiština at an altitude of 350-500 meters. It is an integral part of Biokovo Nature Park. It is not a botanical garden in a classical sense, where every plant is introduced according to specific rules, but is conceived as a "fenced part of nature" where natural forms of vegetation with self-fertilized flora are to be retained. The Garden is most luxuriant and full of colorful flowers in springtime and in early summer, but some hidden flowers can also be found during the rest of the year. The plants are labeled, while footpaths and educational panels are leading the way through the Garden.
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Kotišina
The Kotiština Botanical Garden is located on the coastal slopes of Biokovo Mountain above the village of Kotiština at an altitude of 350-500 meters. It is an integral part of Biokovo Nature Park. It is not a botanical garden in a classical sense, where every plant is introduced according to specific rules, but is conceived as a "fenced part of nature" where natural forms of vegetation with self-fertilized flora are to be retained. The Garden is most luxuriant and full of colorful flowers in springtime and in early summer, but some hidden flowers can also be found during the rest of the year. The plants are labeled, while footpaths and educational panels are leading the way through the Garden.
If you don't mind 30 min walking through beautiful Osejava you can visit one of the most beautiful beaches in this area - Nugal. It's also a nudist beach.
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Nugal Beach
If you don't mind 30 min walking through beautiful Osejava you can visit one of the most beautiful beaches in this area - Nugal. It's also a nudist beach.
The Malacological Museum of the Franciscan monastery was founded in 1963 by Fra Jure Radić. With its attractive collection of sea snails and shells from the Adriatic Sea, as well as from the rest of the world, it is the most famous malacological collection in Croatia. Along with the rich malacological collection of Fra Jure Radić, the museum also has a valuable collection of the flora of Biokovo Mountain and a smaller paleontological collection. The Malacological Museum of Makarska is a shellfish museum - protective outer cases of molluscs. It is the result of continuous and hard work of the priest and scientist Fra Jure Radić, PhD, with the support and cooperation of numerous people, scientists, museum employees and collectors and particularly, his faithful colleague Fra Franjo Carev. Their motto was: "Of the people, by the people, for the people".
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Malacological Museum
1 Franjevački putThe Malacological Museum of the Franciscan monastery was founded in 1963 by Fra Jure Radić. With its attractive collection of sea snails and shells from the Adriatic Sea, as well as from the rest of the world, it is the most famous malacological collection in Croatia. Along with the rich malacological collection of Fra Jure Radić, the museum also has a valuable collection of the flora of Biokovo Mountain and a smaller paleontological collection. The Malacological Museum of Makarska is a shellfish museum - protective outer cases of molluscs. It is the result of continuous and hard work of the priest and scientist Fra Jure Radić, PhD, with the support and cooperation of numerous people, scientists, museum employees and collectors and particularly, his faithful colleague Fra Franjo Carev. Their motto was: "Of the people, by the people, for the people".
Makarska observatory and Astro-park form a unique scientific and tourist component of Makarska. Apart from being the youngest observatory in the Republic of Croatia, it is unique for several more reasons: it was built on an existing monument, it is located in the town center on a small hill, 50 m from the waterfront and the town beach, and in comparison with other observatories on the Adriatic, it is closest to the sea. The Makarska observatory was implemented in the memorial center of the World War II, built in 1974 in honor of all fallen soldiers from Makarska and the Makarska Riviera.
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Makarska Observatory
5a Ul. Stjepana RadićaMakarska observatory and Astro-park form a unique scientific and tourist component of Makarska. Apart from being the youngest observatory in the Republic of Croatia, it is unique for several more reasons: it was built on an existing monument, it is located in the town center on a small hill, 50 m from the waterfront and the town beach, and in comparison with other observatories on the Adriatic, it is closest to the sea. The Makarska observatory was implemented in the memorial center of the World War II, built in 1974 in honor of all fallen soldiers from Makarska and the Makarska Riviera.
Where to eat in Makarska
Those are some of my favourite places to eat in Makarska, I think you can't go wrong with any of them.
If you want I can help you with making a reservation for lunch/dinner.
Located in the old Kalalarga street, Arta Larga is one of my favourite restaurants in Makarska. Creative cuisine and interior design, synergy of traditional local and contemporary influences, this restaurant is great option for lunch or dinner.
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Gastro Diva
22 KalalargaLocated in the old Kalalarga street, Arta Larga is one of my favourite restaurants in Makarska. Creative cuisine and interior design, synergy of traditional local and contemporary influences, this restaurant is great option for lunch or dinner.
Susvid opened its doors for the first time in 1976, and is one of the first family restaurants in Makarska.
Susvid fosters traditional cuisine, with proven fresh groceries from local family producers. It is located next to St. Mark's church, on the main square.
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Susvid
9 Trg fra Andrije Kačića MiošićaSusvid opened its doors for the first time in 1976, and is one of the first family restaurants in Makarska.
Susvid fosters traditional cuisine, with proven fresh groceries from local family producers. It is located next to St. Mark's church, on the main square.
Recently opened - wine, cocktail and snack bar Špina is located in the heart of an old town Makarska, in historic Kalalarga street. Elegant, exciting and unique!
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Špina bar
32 KalalargaRecently opened - wine, cocktail and snack bar Špina is located in the heart of an old town Makarska, in historic Kalalarga street. Elegant, exciting and unique!
Grabovac wine bar is located in Kacic square, in a very attractive location in the heart of Makarska. Wine bar offers a wide range of wines from Grabovac winery, all of which are served by the glass. Very knowledgeable staff, great wine and finger food accompaniments make this wine bar a perfect place for a date or a casual night out with friends. A variety of exciting wine tasting options are offered on a weekly basis.
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Grabovac
11 Trg fra Andrije Kačića MiošićaGrabovac wine bar is located in Kacic square, in a very attractive location in the heart of Makarska. Wine bar offers a wide range of wines from Grabovac winery, all of which are served by the glass. Very knowledgeable staff, great wine and finger food accompaniments make this wine bar a perfect place for a date or a casual night out with friends. A variety of exciting wine tasting options are offered on a weekly basis.
Pub/bar at the end of the promenade. Great selection of beers and great view from the outdoor seating on the sea and harbour.
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Pivnica Pivac
13 Marineta ul.Pub/bar at the end of the promenade. Great selection of beers and great view from the outdoor seating on the sea and harbour.
My daughters small pastry shop. It is located in the city centre near the main square (Trg fra Andrije Kačića Miošića). She is offering cupcakes, NYS cookies, cakesicles, donuts, and freshly baked pastries. Also providing gluten free and vegan options. You can get a Costa coffee to go.
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My daughters small pastry shop. It is located in the city centre near the main square (Trg fra Andrije Kačića Miošića). She is offering cupcakes, NYS cookies, cakesicles, donuts, and freshly baked pastries. Also providing gluten free and vegan options. You can get a Costa coffee to go.
Sushi Bar Osejava
Best sushi in Makarska and great view from the restaurant!
Best excursions & day trips from Makarska
Some day trips ideas.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register.
Each year, more than 1 million visitors are recorded. Entrance is subject to variable charges, up to 250 kuna or around €34 per adult per day in summer 2019.
Lakes are about 4 hours ride from Makarska.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register.
Each year, more than 1 million visitors are recorded. Entrance is subject to variable charges, up to 250 kuna or around €34 per adult per day in summer 2019.
Lakes are about 4 hours ride from Makarska.
Krka National Park is 7th national park in Croatia. It is famous by its large numbers of lakes and waterfalls. It was named by the river Krka which it is the part of the Park. Krka became a National park in 1985. Walk along the wooden paths through the park’s stunning scenery, hear the singing of rare birds, and see water mills that have been in action for centuries.
Krka is 1.30-2 h away from Makarska.
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Krka National Park
Krka National Park is 7th national park in Croatia. It is famous by its large numbers of lakes and waterfalls. It was named by the river Krka which it is the part of the Park. Krka became a National park in 1985. Walk along the wooden paths through the park’s stunning scenery, hear the singing of rare birds, and see water mills that have been in action for centuries.
Krka is 1.30-2 h away from Makarska.
Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, is a medium sized city situated on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia. The late-medieval walled city has an exceptional Old Town with beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. In 1979, UNESCO included the old town of Dubrovnik in the list of World Heritage Sites.
In Dubrovnik you can visit some of most popular locations where Game Of Thrones, Robin Hood and Star Wars were filmed.
It is just 2.30 hours ride away from Makarska.
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Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, is a medium sized city situated on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia. The late-medieval walled city has an exceptional Old Town with beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. In 1979, UNESCO included the old town of Dubrovnik in the list of World Heritage Sites.
In Dubrovnik you can visit some of most popular locations where Game Of Thrones, Robin Hood and Star Wars were filmed.
It is just 2.30 hours ride away from Makarska.
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia. It is home to Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman eperor in AD 305.
In 1979, the historic center of Split was included into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Split is said to be one of the centres of Croatian culture.
Split is just 1h 15 min ride away from Makarska.
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Split
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia. It is home to Diocletian's Palace, built for the Roman eperor in AD 305.
In 1979, the historic center of Split was included into the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Split is said to be one of the centres of Croatian culture.
Split is just 1h 15 min ride away from Makarska.
Trogir is a typical Dalmatian historical town and harbour. The historical town of Trogir is situated on a small island between the mainland and the island of Čiovo. This colorful town was recognized by UNESCO in 1979 by gaining World’s Heritage status.
Trogir is just hour an a half drive away from Makarska.
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Trogir
Trogir is a typical Dalmatian historical town and harbour. The historical town of Trogir is situated on a small island between the mainland and the island of Čiovo. This colorful town was recognized by UNESCO in 1979 by gaining World’s Heritage status.
Trogir is just hour an a half drive away from Makarska.
Brač is the largest island in Dalmatia, and the third largest in the Adriatic. You can visit one of the best and most famous beach in Croatia - Zlatni Rat.
It takes only one hour with ferry from Makarska to Brač.
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Brač
Brač is the largest island in Dalmatia, and the third largest in the Adriatic. You can visit one of the best and most famous beach in Croatia - Zlatni Rat.
It takes only one hour with ferry from Makarska to Brač.
Hvar is the longest and the sunniest Croatian island and one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
It takes two hour to come from Makarska to Hvar.
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Hvar
Hvar is the longest and the sunniest Croatian island and one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
It takes two hour to come from Makarska to Hvar.
Mostar is most likely the most beautiful town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located in the south of the country, Mostar is a reminder of the old times. The town is famous for the iconic bridge across the Neretva river. The bridge is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Mostar is about two hours ride away from Makarska.
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Mostar
Mostar is most likely the most beautiful town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located in the south of the country, Mostar is a reminder of the old times. The town is famous for the iconic bridge across the Neretva river. The bridge is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Mostar is about two hours ride away from Makarska.
Activities
Adventure activities to do while in Makarska.
Zip Line Tučepi is located just a few kilometres from Makarska, in the middle of untouched nature across a beautiful canyon in Tučepi.
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ZIP LINE Tučepi
70 Srida selaZip Line Tučepi is located just a few kilometres from Makarska, in the middle of untouched nature across a beautiful canyon in Tučepi.
You can go on river rafting adventure on Cetina River. Enjoy the beauty of the sounding Croatian wilderness.
It's just half and hour ride away from Makarska.
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River Cetina
You can go on river rafting adventure on Cetina River. Enjoy the beauty of the sounding Croatian wilderness.
It's just half and hour ride away from Makarska.