Makarska (population 15000) lies at the foot of Biokovo, in a natural harbour.
Makarska is an economic, cultural and tourist centre of the Makarska Riviera. It consists of the old core of the Mediterranean type and a newer part with hotels, restaurants, shops, etc. It has a beautiful 4000 m long beach in a pine wood and numerous sandy coves. It developed from Makar, a settlement at the foot of Biokovo which was mentioned as Muccurum in the documents of the council in ancient Salona of 4th May, 533.
Visit all Makarska Riviera villages: Brela (Jakiruša, Stomarica, Šćit, Soline), Baška Voda, Promajna, Bratuš, Krvavica, Makarska, Tučepi, Podgora, Drašnice, Igrane, Živogošće, Drvenik.