How to get to Makarska

Makarska is located in the heart of the Dalmatian region of Croatia. Situated about 60 kilometres south-east of Split and 140 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik, it lies at the base of the Biokovo mountain range, offering stunning natural beauty with its pebble beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Aerial view of Makarska, its coast and the surrounding mountain Biokovo

Plan your trip to Makarska

By car

Road trip with friends, enjoying the Adriatic scenery

From the northwest, you’ll find two main routes to Makarska:

A1 motorway (Zagreb - Split): take the A1 motorway towards Split. After reaching the Dugopolje exit near Split, follow the signs for the D8 state road heading towards Makarska
450 km, 4,5 hours
Adriatic coastal road (Rijeka - Makarska): follow the E65 and D8 state road, tracing the coastline from Rijeka through Senj, Zadar, and Split
400 km, 6,5 hours

By plane

Commercial airplane flying over the Adriatic Sea

The closest airports connect Makarska to both domestic and international destinations.

Split Airport (SPU): 80 km
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): 175 km
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG): 450 km

By bus

Long-distance bus approaching destination.

Makarska is well-connected by bus, offering a network of routes from neighbouring cities:

Split: 80 km (+385 60 327 327)
Dubrovnik: 160 km (+385 60 305 070)
Zagreb: 450 km (+385 1 6008 600)

No matter how you choose to get to Makarska, each route offers its own unique blend of beauty and adventure, leading you to one of Croatia’s most cherished coastal gems. Once you arrive, the crystal-clear waters, vibrant nightlife and stunning natural surroundings are sure to make your stay unforgettable. To ensure your visit is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, we invite you to explore our wide selection of accommodation in Makarska.

Explore accommodation in Makarska

Valamar Riviera d.d. has accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Austria, where it operates through its branch Valamar Riviera d.d., Zweigniederlassung Austria, Gamsleitenstraße 6, 5563 Obertauern, FN 583355 a (Landesgericht Salzburg), VAT ID: ATU 78289647. Additionally, Valamar is a management company that, based on contracts, manages the tourism segment of the business and offers accommodation services in the facilities of Imperial Riviera d.d., Republic of Croatia, Rab, Jurja Barakovića 2, OIB: 90896496260 and HELIOS FAROS d.d., Republic of Croatia, Stari Grad, Naselje Helios 5, OIB: 48594515409. The term Valamar properties includes accommodation facilities of Valamar Riviera d.d., in Croatia and Austria, as well as accommodation facilities of other companies it manages.