Makarska Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Makarska
Makarska
Makarska
Makarska
Makarska

19 miles (31 kilometres) to the southeast of Split - Middle Dalmatia, is Makarska, the perfect place to discover more about this fabulous region. If you are coming from the Sarajevo International Airport in Split - Middle Dalmatia, Makarska is about 75 miles (121 kilometres) to the west.

Makarska is within easy reach of many of Split - Middle Dalmatia’s attractions. Kacicev Trg and Markarska Harbour are amongst the many popular places to discover here. Also worth checking out are Makarska Beach and Makarska Lighthouse.

If the weather is good head outside and appreciate the nearby parks and reserves. Stare out over the water and go for a long walk at one of the local beaches, for example Tucepi Beach and Podgora Beach. Put on your hiking shoes and discover the popular nature reserves for which this area is so renowned, like the Biokovo Nature Park.

When you’re ready to put your feet up after a day spent exploring the many charms of Makarska, check in to one of the area’s numerous bed-and-breakfast, hotel and short-stay apartment options. Take your pick from the Bluesun Hotel Afrodita, Tucepi, the Maritimo, or the Hotel Osejava.

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Where to stay in Makarska

Makarska Old Town

Makarska Old Town

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Makarska Old Town
Zelenka

Zelenka

While Zelenka isn't home to many top sights, Makarska Beach and St. Peter Lighthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zelenka
Landscape with Makarska Beach, dalmatian coast, Croatia

Ratac

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While Ratac 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. Peter Lighthouse.

Ratac
Donja luka

Donja luka

5/5(1 area review)

While Donja luka 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 Makarska Ferry Port.

Donja luka
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Bili brig

5/5(6 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bili brig and surrounding area, you can visit Makarska Beach and Makarska Ferry Port.

Bili brig
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Gorinka

Gorinka might not have many top sights, but Makarska Beach and Makarska Ferry Port are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gorinka
Valamar Meteor Hotel

Valamar Meteor Hotel

4 out of 5
Kralja Petra Krešimira IV No.19 Makarska
The price is £124 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£124
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Valamar Meteor Hotel
Aminess Laurel Khalani Hotel

Aminess Laurel Khalani Hotel

5 out of 5
14 Ul. Ivana Gorana Kovacica Makarska Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
The price is £122 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£122
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
The place is fantastic with one exception - the temperature control - or lack there of! Was told nicely by staff heating and cooling was controlled centrally and the whole hotel - or at least all the rooms could either be heated - so have warm air pumped into the room and temp was therefore between ...

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Aminess Laurel Khalani Hotel
Hotel Biokovo

Hotel Biokovo

4 out of 5
Obala Kralja Tomislava 14 Makarska
The price is £102 per night from 16 May to 17 May
£102
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Makarska. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Makarska Ferry Port and Kacicev Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing! We enjoyed the view from our room's balcony. Bed was very comfortable

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Hotel Biokovo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Miramare

Aparthotel Miramare

4 out of 5
Šetalište sv. Petra 1 Makarska
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Popular attractions Makarska Promenade and Makarska Ferry ...
9/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Great location, just steps from the beach and the promenade, perfect for exploring Makarska on foot. It was really convenient to have a parking spot in the garage, as parking in the area can be tricky. Breakfast was tasty with plenty of options, and everything was well organized. Overall, a very ...

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Aparthotel Miramare
Pansion Simic

Pansion Simic

3 out of 5
Put Cvitacke Makarska Croatia
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 3 beach bars. Popular attractions St. Peter Lighthouse and Makarska Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Fin liten lägenhet med perfekt havsutsikt.
Vi var 6 personer (4 vuxna 2 barn) som bodde i lägenheten och den kändes för liten för oss. För upp till 4 personer hade den varit utmärkt. Läget var fantastiskt med havsutsikt och ca 20 meter till stranden. Köket var litet men funktionellt. Luftkonditioneringen fungerade, men var omodern då det ...

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Pansion Simic
Luxury Villa Palladium in the Center with *Heated Pool, *Penthouse and *Jacuzzi

Luxury Villa Palladium in the Center with *Heated Pool, *Penthouse and *Jacuzzi

Makarska Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Stay at this beach villa in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Makarska Ferry Port and Statue of Friar Andrija ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
lovely host and stay!
Wonderful stay and a very lovely and helpful host! We were traveling with a baby and she was so accomodating to us and provided a new crib and changing mat for our family, and when we arrived in the evening she provided some snacks which we were very thankful for. The pool was cleaned twice while ...

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Luxury Villa Palladium in the Center with *Heated Pool, *Penthouse and *Jacuzzi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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