About city
Makarska is among the oldest cities on the Croatian part of the Adriatic. It is located in a naturally protected harbor closed from the southeast by Cape Osejava, and from the northwest by the peninsula of Sv. From Peter. Due to its geographical location and cultural-historical significance, it has been the center of the Croatian microregion - the Makarska Primorje since its inception. Officially the most beautiful beach in Europe, a nature park, active vacations, the most beautiful hotels, apartments and vacation homes - the Makarska Riviera is one of the most desirable destinations and an excellent choice for a vacation at any time of the year. What a view! This is the first thing that comes to your mind when you climb one of the many Biokovo peaks and look towards the sea. There is nothing more beautiful, residents from Brel to Gradac will tell you, for whom this mountain is a kind of DNA, a recognizable landmark of the Makarska Riviera.
Culture
Monuments to the great people of from the rich croatian past, a Franciscan monastery with a world-famous collection of shells, preserved buildings, table churches and fountains are only part of what is offered to attentive observers - a story told with the chisel, brush and sweat of masters of the Venetian, French, Austrian, Turkish and, of course, Croatian traditions. So, museum lovers will come to their own. When it comes to Makarska's cultural summer, there are numerous concerts, exhibitions, shows, performances by cultural societies, fishermen's nights, Dalmatian klapa, folk festivals and sports events that try to complement the guests' content and visit to the Makarska riviera.
Gastronomy
Pašticada, roasted veal and fresh fish from are just some of the traditional Dalmatian dishes of Makarska, and the most famous wines are pošip, followed by the old variety crljenak (zinfandel) and plavac mali. Pašticada is an ancient Dalmatian specialty that originates from ancient Greek and Roman cuisine. This dish was served on noble tables during the Venetian Republic, and for a long time pasticada with gnocchi has been a key traditional dish of Dalmatian gastronomy. This dish, the most complex to prepare, made of stewed, marinated and marinated meat is included in the List of Gastronomic Heritage of Croatia. Dishes baked under the "peka" are the highlight of the autochthonous cuisine of Dalmatia. Peka has been made from clay and iron since ancient times until today. Rules for preparation - it is important to light a fire with good wood and let it burn and turn into embers. The food is cooked and baked at the same time. It is mostly used to prepare veal, lamb and octopus. Domestic Dalmatian wines, especially red, are among the best quality in the Mediterranean. In recent years, traditional winegrowing families have produced really high-quality wines in accordance with world trends, but respecting tradition and using the climatic benefits of this climate.
Sport and nature
Makarska abounds in various sports facilities. At the Sports Center sports complex in the Osejava area, there are playgrounds for football, basketball, rugby, handball, tennis, athletics, and playgrounds for small sports. There are 20 active sports clubs and societies in Makarska. The fishing club 'Arbun' and the sailing club 'Bura', the water polo club, the rugby club and many others are the organizers of many competitions and events during the tourist season and participate in the program of the Makarska cultural summer. Interest in extreme sports has been growing rapidly in recent years: paragliding, rock climbing, mountain climbing, mountain biking, windsurfing, diving, parasailing, trekking and speleology. Because of the viewpoints with attractive views of the Adriatic coast and the nearby islands, Biokovo is especially visited during the summer months. For those who want an adventure, the Cetina River and its impressive canyon can be explored on an organized rafting trip. The Makarska Riviera offers different cycling paths for all types of cyclists - recreational and professional athletes. From paved to macadam mountain trails ideal for mountain biking, enjoy the charms of stunning nature while riding a bike.
