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Makarska
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Makarska is the main beach resort town along the Makarska Riviera in Croatia, south of Split. Behind the city the impressive Biokovo mountain range rises up to 1700 m within a few kilometers from the sea.
[edit] Get in
- Regular regional bus service connects Makarska to Split, Dubrovnik, and other cities in the broader region.
- There is a ferry to Sumartin on Brac-island, which takes 30 min. [1].
Taxi Transport services Whether you arrive in Makarska by bus or a ferry boat and you need transportation to your final destination (hotel, apartment or private accommodation) you can use taxi service by calling 970. Taxi usually comes within 10 to 15 minutes from the call except in busy summer season where it depends on how much business they have. When calling taxi service from a cellular phone you need to dial city area code 021 (Croatia area codes). You can also book online your transportation which is great when you are in a hurry or have a larger number of people in need of transportation, or you just want everything organized in advance. See Makarska taxi transfer [2] for transportation booking, tariffs and service details. Makarska is on of the most beautiful places along beauty Croatian coast. It's recommended to visit from April until October. For young people July and August, if you want take a rest with no crowd on the beach than September is month for you. Makarska is also ideal place to take accommodation and than visit Dubrovnik(160km), Split (60km), Island Brac and Hvar (1h by boat), Biokovo mountain 1.30h, NP Krka 2h, Nereva river 1h, Cetina river (Canyoning nad rafting)30km, rest of riviera with 66 km beaches (Brela, B.Voda,Tucepi,Podgora, Igrane, Mala Duba, Zaostrog, Drvenik, Gradac. Also you can visit inland which is totally different. Very good restaurant Riva, Jenny, Palma, Ivo, Jez, Mondo, Veza,
[edit] Get around
The city is best explored on foot. All the major areas of interest are within a short walk of each other. There is an online city map [3] if you need it.
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You can take a scenic walk around the peninsula, the marina, and the main square. The peninsula area in particular is scenic, relaxing, and some parts are not too crowded. Be warned that nude sunbathers like to relax on the southern side of the peninsula.
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Due to Makarska's coastal location, you can do many of the typical beach activities (e.g., parasailing). If you plan to sunbathe on the beach, be aware that the beach consists of pebble, not sand, so you may want to bring or buy a mat.
The mountains directly behind the city have decent hiking trails. The area is scenic and not too crowded, and you can get a good view of Makarska if you hike high enough. Be sure to stay on the trail, as there is one species of poisonous snake that lives in the area.
About a half-hour drive from Makarska, you can go rafting or kayaking along the Cetina River. The river is generally calm, although there are a few fast places, and one section is particularly dangerous. There is a tour agency that offers guided trips down the river. If you decide to go, look for the cave that was used by Marshal Tito's Partisans during World War 2 to hide from the Nazis.
Also near Makarska, you can visit Biokovo National Park, the mountainous area behind Makarska. Although you can walk on foot into the mountains behind Makarska, if you want to reach the best mountainous areas, you'll need to drive to the official park itself. There are excellent hiking opportunities in the park, although sometimes the fog makes it difficult to have a good view of the surroundings.
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At the southern end of the beach (near the peninsula), there is an outdoor market area. There you can buy souvenirs, beach gear, and food. In this area are other simple but fun attractions such as trampolines to jump on.
There are two major internet cafes in town. They're both very close to the main town square and are within a 45-second walk of each other. Internet Club Flex is directly on Kalelarga Street, while Matrix is on a small street off of Kalelarga (Look for a sign saying internet). Both charge 20 kuna (2.86 EUR) per hour, although Matrix seems to be more willing to sometimes spontaneously charge you less than what you owe.
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There are various restaurants along the beach and in the main square area.
- Roma, at the corner of Meštroviča and Molizanskih Hrvata, +385(0)21 690 900. A good restaurant to visit if you're tired of the atmosphere along the beach and in the main square. Relaxed but still classy enough for a decent dinner or a date.
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There are bars and cafes along the main strip of the beach. Most of the best dance clubs are concentrated around the marina.
During the high tourist season (July to September), the Grotta and the Deep are two popular dance bars that have been built into a natural cave along the sea. Unfortunately, they are closed during the off-season. Makarska have a great restaurants. And people from Makarska are big gourmans. Scene of Makarska restaurant is better and better, so do not skip thes few.
RIVA good fish, MONDO best grilled meat, IVO everything, SUSVID meat plate, OSEJAVA fish bis, JEZ everything, JENNY everything, KALELARGA, VEZA traditional Croatian peka order on +385989895758
Also you have daily fresh meals in IVO and CITRUS,
[edit][add listing] Sleep
- AdriaStar, ☎ +385958572527, [4]. Large offer of accommodation in Makarska. edit
- Apartments Makarska, Splitska 63, ☎ +38598316332, [5]. New apartments with Free WLAN in room for your holiday in Makarska... edit
- DalmatiaVacation, ☎ +385(95)94 00 427, [6]. Hotels, apartments, villas, car rental and last minute in Makarska. edit
[edit] Stay safe
On the beach in Makarska, there are white beach chairs stacked along the beach. Although there is no sign to indicate that there is a charge to use these beach chairs, occasionally a money collector will come to demand that you pay for using the chair. However, the money collectors are vague about what you owe and how long you're paying for. They may also swindle you because they don't give receipts, so if another money collector comes along, you can't prove that you paid. If you refuse to pay the collector, he may threaten to call the police, but they don't seem to actually do so.
[edit] Get out
The bus station is on Starčevića street near the intersection with Zvonimira street. It can connect you to many nearby cities. Below you may check bus timetable for Makarska as recent as August 2008.
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