MAKARSKA: hotels and apartments in Makarska (Dalmatia, Croatia)
Makarska is sympathetic small town in the south Dalmatia. It is located southeast of Split and northwest of Dubrovnik. Makarska lies in a beautiful bay underneath the mountain Biokovo.
Attractions in Makarska
1. Hotel Dalmacija Makarska - Hotel Dalmacija is a 3 star hotel with a rich and very special story... Hotel Dalmacija has 190 rooms. All the rooms have air conditioning, satellite television, mini bar, direct telephones. There is a restaurant, lobby bar, pool bar, casino, outdoor swimming pool, children’s swimming pool, souvenir shop, newsstand, TV salon, salon. Near the hotel Dalmacija there is a small harbor for boats.
2. Hotel Meteor Makarska - Comfort, modern architecture incorporated in the sea, beach and coast are the main characteristics of hotel Meteor in Makarska. Hotel Meteor has 275 rooms equipped with air condition, SAT/TV, mini bar and phone. Every hotel room is a small apartment, every apartment is a cottage, day and night entertaiment, because hotel Meteor is an exception in every way.
3. Hotel Biokovo Makarska - Hotel Biokovo is alocated in the center of Makarska, on the promenade itself, 150 meters from the beach, 80kilometres from the airport of Split and 60 km from Međugorje Shrine.
Tourist and cultural center
Tourism in Makarska
Makarska is also the center of Makarska riviera, which extends from Brela to Gradac. Makarska riviera is famous for its sunny climate and long pebbly beaches. In the Makarska hinterland stand some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes of Croatia, like the mountain Biokovo, which is a protected nature park, and the canyon of the wild river Cetina. Rafting in the canyon of the river Cetina is is very popular for fans of adrenaline sports, and others can enjoy long walks around the canyon or on the mountain tracks on Biokovo.
History and culture of Makarska
There are numerous cultural sites and events in Makarska. The Franciscan convent from the 16th century and St. Marko Evangelist Church are worth seeing, as well as the Shell museum with thousands shells from the Adriatic and other parts of the world. For music lovers there is the Makarska Jazz festival and numerous other events that will leave everyone satisfied.
