The Makarska Riviera stretches for 60km between the towns of Brela and Gradac with the main town being, of course, Makarska. The Riviera is one of the most famous tourist locations on the Croatian coast, and is popular with visitors. It is also one of the most beautiful with a number of beautiful beaches, pine trees, sparkling water and peaceful bays. The area is known for the impressive Biokovo Mountain, which overlooks the coastal area.
For more information about the Makarska Riviera, see our special pages and sections below:
- Getting to the Makarska Riviera
Details of the best way of reaching this part of Dalmatia - Makarska
Information on this popular Dalmatian town - Brela
Details of this lovely and relaxing holiday resort, which has some of the best beaches in Croatia - Baska Voda
More gorgeous beaches here and another lovely holiday town - Tucepi
Another popular holiday resort with a wide choice of accommodation - Podgora
Another excellent choice for a holiday destination on the Riviera - Mount Biokovo
What to see and do on Dalmatia’s largest mountain - Events in the Makarska Riviera
Events and festivals in this region - Accommodation in Makarska and Accommodation in Brela
Other Resorts in the Makarska Riviera
Some of the other larger tourist resorts on the Riviera include Gradac.
Additional info
For the adventurous amongst you, there are a couple of ziplines in the region! There’s one in Tucepi – which can be accessed via the agency TipExtreme – and another in Omis that goes over the River Cetina – see Zipline Croatia for details.