Makarska Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 Harbor 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

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 Ferry Port or Makarska Beach.

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Zelenka

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

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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 Makarska Ferry Port.

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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.

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Gorinka

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

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Bili brig

5/5(6 area reviews)

While visiting Bili brig, you might make a stop by sights like Biokovo National Park and Biokovo Botanical Garden.

Bili brig
Valamar Meteor Hotel
Valamar Meteor Hotel
4 out of 5
Kralja Petra Krešimira IV No.19, Makarska
The price is £241 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£241
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Had an amazing stay. Breakfast choice plentiful and rooms clean. Helpful staff. Beautiful beach location. Loved the indoor and outdoor pools. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

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 £321 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£321
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (167 reviews)
"Vi bodde två vuxna och två barn på Aminess Khalani Hotel en vecka i juli 2025. Hotellet är modernt, lyxigt och mycket fräscht – det känns som ett riktigt femstjärnigt boende på många sätt. Men tyvärr finns det också några saker som drar ner helhetsupplevelsen. Plus: • Väldigt fint och rent hotell, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Aminess Laurel Khalani Hotel
Hotel Biokovo
Hotel Biokovo
4 out of 5
Obala Kralja Tomislava 14, Makarska
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Makarska. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Makarska Ferry Port and Church of St. Philip are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
"Great hotel snd location and lady on reception very helpful. Arranged parking for us behind hotel and booked restaurant we had wanted to try."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a sauna. Popular attractions Makarska Promenade and Makarska ...
"Overall a great place to be"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2024

Aparthotel Miramare
Apartmani Kuzmanić
Apartmani Kuzmanić
3.5 out of 5
Ulica Kralja Petra Krešimira IV 6A, Makarska, Split-Dalmatia
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Makarska. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Church of St. Philip ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Perfect location, spacious two bedroom apartment, very welcoming owners, definitely would come back and would recomed this property."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Apartmani Kuzmanić
Apartment and Rooms Ivan
Apartment and Rooms Ivan
3 out of 5
Makarska
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Makarska. Popular attractions Brela Beach and Biokovo National Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Cute apartment with a beautiful view off the balcony. Walking distance from Makarska Beach with lots of restaurant options. Was difficult to find apartment originally as it is not very well marked and the gps took us to a slightly different location. But luckily locals are friendly! Overall very ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sep 2024

Apartment and Rooms Ivan
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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Reviews of Makarska

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5/5 - Excellent

MissThomas

Lovely location. Great views of mountains and sea. The trip on the bus to/from Split has some lovely views. The bus terminal is a short walk from the Hotel (about 10 mins). The beach is lovely and clean but with pebbles. Definately stay again

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We have just returned, we loved the area, but quite a lot of the restaurants were closed up for the winter which was a bit of a shame, but it is truly beautiful

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely town with lots of bars, restaurants and very convenient for ferry trips to islands. Llovely walk to Tucepi through woodland, lovely coastal views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We loved to hear the party boats coming in of an evening but once all the party goers disembarked everywhere resumed a nice quiet atmosphere. We loved Markaska and hope to return next year. If we do we shall certainly be looking to book Hotel Osejava

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place, clean, felt safe, good for familys with children or just adults. Beautiful Pine trees all along the beach.Plenty to do. Water sports brilliant including activities in the sea for children. Sea clean and clear but wear beach shoes buy th

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful location; friendly people

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