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1. Franciscan Monastery Church

Franciscan Monastery Church
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Franciscan Monastery is the major cultural tourist attraction in the city of Makarska. The monastery has a church inside, which is a popular pilgrimage for catholics. The Monastery also has a huge contemporary mosaic in the apse of the church that is a major cause of its tourist attraction.

2. Shell Museum

Shell Museum
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The Malacological Museum is one of the world's most renowned shell museum.

3. Town Beach

Town Beach
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2 km
from city center
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Palm-lined beach proemenade with turquoise waters, good for both swimming and watersporting activities.

4. Biokovo Nature Park

Biokovo Nature Park
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An adventure sport lover and botanists delight, the Biokovo nature park is a must visit for all travellers to Makarska.

5. Malacological Museum

Malacological Museum

112 km
from city center
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Established inside the ancient Franciscan monastery of St Mary, Malacological Museum is one of Makarska's most renowned and preserved cultural establishments. Famous for its collection of 3000 shells, the museum emphasizes awe-inspiring scientific details of sea mollusks.

6. Makarska Observatory

Makarska Observatory

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Makarska Observatory, a unique scientific and tourist attraction in Makarska, is the youngest building in Croatia; it is located on a hill - Glavia near the waterfront and the beach and is surrounded by a ring of pine trees offering a stunning view of the night sky.

7. Bilosevac Beach

Bilosevac Beach
Great For Family Outing

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Things To Do in Makarska

Beach Bilosevac is a pebble beach located in Makarska, a popular tourist destination on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. The beach is known for its natural shade, showers, and various amenities such as a restaurant, a cafe bar, a children's playground, and water sports facilities.

8. Enjoy Water Sports at Makarska Beaches

Enjoy Water Sports at Makarska Beaches

1 km
from city center
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The stunning Makarska Beaches are a major tourist destination on Croatia's Adriatic coast. Along the crystal-clear Adriatic waves, there are long, pebbly beaches. These are famous for various water activities like snorkeling, jet-skiing, parasailing, and even diving.

9. Hike Sveti Jure

Hike Sveti Jure

6 km
from city center
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Things To Do in Makarska

Sveti Jure is a perfect hike to enjoy the mixture of fabulous views of mountain ranges as well as rustic and majestic views of Biokovo Nature Park. It is located in Split - Dalmatia County. The route commands a breathtaking panorama with views of the Adriatic Sea and alpines and inland floors mixed together.

10. Biokovo Skywalk

Biokovo Skywalk

5 km
from city center
10 out of 14
Things To Do in Makarska

Biokovo Nature Park is home to Croatia's most popular tourist attraction, Biokovo Skywalk. It is located along Makarska Riviera in Dalmatia. This glass Promenade will give you a unique feeling of floating in the air as its located 1220 meters above sea level on the high peak Ravia Vlaska on mountain Biokovo.

11. Enjoy at Zipline Tucepi

Enjoy at Zipline Tucepi

4 km
from city center
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Things To Do in Makarska

Zipline TUCEPI is located at the heart of Makarska Riviera. Stretched across the unspoiled nature of the Croatian canyon, it runs on 6 steel cables. Tucepi's zipline is the only zipline in Croatia that offers a sea view and the view of the mountain Biokovo together.

12. Enjoy Diving in Makarska

Enjoy Diving in Makarska

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Makarska offers to explore the fascinating underwater life of the Adriatic Sea in the form of an unforgettable diving excursion. It's a popular diving site because it's accessible to divers of all levels. Dive sites include Vodnjack Kampanel, Lucice Cave, and Smociguzica.

13. Punta Rata Beach

Punta Rata Beach

12 km
from city center
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Punta Rata Beach is located 800 meters northwest of Brela town center, on the picturesque Makarska Riviera. Punta Rata Beach offers various water sports such as paddleboarding, beach volleyball, jet-skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, tennis, and soccer.

14. Nugal Beach

Nugal Beach

2 km
from city center
14 out of 14
Things To Do in Makarska

Nugal Beach, located about 2 km south of Makarska city on the Makarska Riviera, is renowned for its natural beauty and secluded atmosphere. This small stretch of soft white sand is celebrated as Croatia's best-known nudist beach, nestled between sheer rocky cliffs and featuring a waterfall cascading down the cliffside after rain.

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How can I commute within Makarska?

The best way to explore Makarska is either by foot or bicycles. With narrow streets and almost all tourist destinations in close proximity to the town center, it is easy to travel on bikes. Public transport system is robust and must be relied on for travel in case you do not want to spend most of your time finding parking spaces. Although, car rentals are easily available across the city.
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