Istok Travel Guide
Makarska
Popular places to visit
Makarska Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Makarska Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Makarska Old Town. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
St. Mark's Church
Examine the artwork of this humble church. Its stark exterior and orange steeple provide a simple foreground to the rambling Biokovo mountain range.
Makarska Ferry Port
Explore the waterfront in Makarska with a trip to Makarska Ferry Port. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Biokovo National Park
You can learn about the history of Makarska when you stop by Biokovo National Park. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Kacicev Square
You can find out about the history of Makarska with a stop at Kacicev Square. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Statue of Friar Andrija Kacic Miosic
You can learn about the history of Makarska when you stop by Statue of Friar Andrija Kacic Miosic. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Unique Dubrovnik from Makarska, full day including Transfer and Guide
Krka Waterfalls Excursion from Makarska Riviera
River Tubing on river Cetina from Split or Zadvarje
Makarska: Golden Horn, Bol, Lagoon, beach with swing, Nugal
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Other neighbourhoods around Istok
Dugis
When in Dugis, you can plan a visit to Makarska Beach and St. Mark's Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vrpolje
Though Vrpolje may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Makarska Beach and St. Mark's Church.
Bidol
While Bidol may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Makarska Beach and St. Mark's Church.
Makarska Old Town
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Makarska Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Makarska Beach or Kacicev Square.
Moca
While Moca isn't home to many top sights, Makarska Beach and St. Mark's Church are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gorinka
Gorinka might not have many top sights, but Makarska Beach and Biokovo National Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Brela Beach
- Tucepi Beach
- Punta Rata Beach
- Makarska Beach
- Baska Voda Beach
- Makarska Promenade
- Baska Voda Promenade
- Biokovo Skywalk
- Podgora Harbor
- Biokovo Nature Park
- Makarska Ferry Port
- St. Mark's Church
- Dominican Monastery
- Sea Shells Exhibition
- Kacicev Square
- Artina Beach
- Drvenik Ferry Port
- Vepric Shrine
- Statue of Friar Andrija Kacic Miosic
- Franciscan Monastery
- Biokovo Botanical Garden