Makarska

Biokovo Nature Park & Skywalk

If you’re ready for a kick of adrenalin, follow the winding one-lane road uphill to the rocky peaks of Biokovo. The highest road in Croatia is 23 km long and leads to the stunning Skywalk viewpoint (1228 m above sea level) and Sv. Jure, the highest peak of Biokovo (1762 m). The magnificent panoramas of the sea, islands and steep cliffs are breath-taking, and you may even get the chance to experience the view above the clouds.
For less-skilled drivers, we recommend minibus visits organised by tourist agencies.

Information:
Biokovo Nature Park Public Institution
T: +385 21 616 924
E-mail: info@pp-biokovo.hr

Kotišina

In the village of Kotišina, inhabited since the Bronze Age, near the authentic Biokovo Botanical Garden, you’ll find – nestled in the steep cliffs of Biokovo – the unusual Veliki Kaštel fortified castle. It is a multi-storey structure in a cave from the time of the War of Candia (17th century), which served as a shelter for the population during battles with the Ottomans. Since 2019, the castle has hosted an exhibition and interpretation centre managed by the Municipal Museum and dedicated to archaeological artefacts and the natural and cultural heritage of Kotišina and Mount Biokovo.

Information:
Makarska Municipal Museum
T: +385 21 612 302
E-mail: gradski.muzej@makarska.hr

Kačićev Trg Square

Located in the centre of Makarska, right by the waterfront, the Andrija Kačić Miošić Square is the central venue for local events. The square features an 1890 monument to Fra Andrija Kačić Miošić, and standing above the square is the late Baroque church of St. Mark, set against the backdrop of the mighty mountain Biokovo.

Sv. Petar Peninsula

Sv. Petar is the town park, with a long romantic promenade and beaches, as well as traces of prehistory. It offers many quiet and charming corners, from the church of St Peter on the elevated part of the peninsula and the lighthouse (1884) to the cliffs from which you can jump into the sea. Near the statue of St Peter there is a fence on which lovers can place a ‘love lock’ before throwing the key into the sea.

Franciscan Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Makarska is known for the rich heritage of its Franciscan monastery. The construction of the monastery began in 1502, and it expanded over the centuries, as a new church, cloister and bell tower were built. The monastery library has been operating since the 15th century, and among its 5,000 volumes are preserved 24 incunabula from that time. The Malacological Museum (1963) and the Mountain and Sea Institute (1979) were founded within the monastery, and the 1984 Botanical Garden in Kotišina was also established by courtesy of the Franciscans.