Makarska: Sights on the Dalmatian Coast

For those interested in culture, the Dalmatian coastal town of Makarska offers an abundance of historical sights. The Romans, Ottomans, and Habsburgs once ruled here, leaving behind old buildings and strongholds as well as ancient settlements. But you will not only find ancient Makarska sights here, but also great landscapes and many varied leisure activities.

Sights in Makarska – what is there to discover in the surroundings?

A whole potpourri of interesting Makarska sights awaits you here under the warm Mediterranean sun. Especially the many nature and national parks and spectacular landscapes invite you to visit and explore:

The Biokovo Nature Park with the fantastic Skywalk viewing platform is a famous Makarska sight.
Osejava Forest Park. Here you will find the large city park, the rocky coast, and the sea, which invites you to swim. There is even a nudist beach here. You can also cycle, jog, or hike in the pine forest.
Krka National Park with its spectacular waterfalls, which are under nature protection, should definitely be on your list of Makarska sights.
In Kotisina, near the Botanical Garden, you can visit an ancient cave castle (Veliki Kastel), which was a refuge for the Ottomans in the 17th century.
The St. Petar Peninsula with its romantic promenade and the Church of St. Peter as well as the old lighthouse is also worth a visit.

Makarska sights attract in and around the city

The historic city offers many old buildings, monasteries, churches, and museums as well as a picturesque coastline with a waterfront promenade. In addition, there are many shops and restaurants where you can buy and enjoy local specialties.

The following Makarska sights should be on your to-do list:

In the historic city center, which is worth a visit for its architecture alone, lies the Andrija Kačić Miošić Square. Here stands the monument to the Croatian poet and Franciscan friar Andrija Kačić not far from the waterfront promenade and can be integrated into a trip. Also nearby is the late Baroque parish church of St. Marko to admire. In front of the church, there is also a Baroque fountain to visit.
Vepric, the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, is located at the entrance to Makarska and is the most important of the Makarska sights.
One of the Makarska sights is the observatory, which offers you a view of the stars as well as a playground for children.
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Virgin Mary with an old cloister, today houses an art gallery as well as the Malacological Museum.
Fish, Crab, and Shellfish Museum, especially exciting for children.

Breathtaking view of the old town of Dubrovnik in Croatia from a cable car. The red roofs, massive city walls, and clear blue waters of the Adriatic make this historic city a popular tourist destination.

Makarska: Croatia's sights and excursion offers

In addition to visiting the Makarska sights on-site, this is the ideal location for various excursions in the nearby and wider surroundings.

Popular are, for example:

A trip to the old town of Split, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
An excursion to the historic pirate town of Omis.
A day trip inland to the Red and Blue Lake of Imotski.
Various boat tours, for example to the Golden Horn on the island of Brac or to Dubrovnik.
A trip to the island of Hvar, which is known for its lavender cultivation.
Here you can also book a snorkeling boat tour and admire the Makarska sights underwater.

In addition, the entire coastal section offers many sights along the Makarska Riviera.

In the village of Brela, a fine white pebble beach and a pine forest attract visitors. From here you can start an excursion to the Biokovo Nature Park. This is one of the Makarska sights that you should not miss.

In the historic town of Baska Voda, the place is bustling. Affordable prices attract young visitors and families with children. A wide range of cultural and sports activities is offered here.

Tucepi is a well-known seaside resort with a long beach. From here, however, you can combine a beach holiday with other Makarska sights. For example, with a hike in the Biokovo Mountains or an excursion to the Biokovo Nature Park. In addition, there is also a zip-lining adventure to experience in Tučepi. You can cross over 1000 m of cables over the untouched nature and gorge and enjoy the fantastic view.

In addition to the Makarska sights, Gradac is particularly popular with tourists and is well-suited as a group travel destination. Beach promenades invite you to stroll by the water, the ferry port offers an ideal starting point for many adventures, and at night the place transforms into an affordable party hotspot. In addition, many festivals take place here in the summer, giving you plenty of choices.

Sights on the Makarska Riviera – book suitable accommodation in time

To fully enjoy the Makarska sights, you naturally need an ideal accommodation on site where you can optimally relax between the many excursions and day trips. At Crovillas you will find a wide selection of various dream accommodations in Dalmatia. Whether villa or holiday home – our accommodations offer everything you need for a dream vacation with their modern amenities, privacy, and plenty of space. Four-legged family members are also always welcome with us! Just take a look at the offers in Makarska and contact us contact without obligation.