Makarska
Makarska is one of the oldest towns on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Along the edges of the city, at the foot of the Biokovo mountain massif (1,762 m), life was organized as far back as prehistoric times. Among the archaeological sites, the oldest is the Bubnjavača cave, located above the Vepric sanctuary, which was continuously inhabited from 6000 BC. Its inhabitants belonged to the Mediterranean race and based their survival on hunting, fishing, and livestock farming.
Makarska is a town that captivates at first sight. Its pebble beaches, crystal-clear sea, and long promenades lined with palm trees are famous throughout Europe but the true beauty of Makarska lies in the harmony of nature, culture, and a lifestyle tailored to human scale.
Here, a typical day begins with the scent of the sea and the chirping of cicadas, and ends with a sunset that paints the sky above the waterfront in brilliant colors. Take a stroll through the old town, sip coffee on Kačić Square beneath the baroque Church of St. Mark, explore the unique Shell Museum, or climb to the Skywalk viewpoint on Biokovo where you can literally stand above the clouds.
Makarska isn’t just a summer destination it lives year-round. Cultural events, local cuisine, the vibrant summer festival Maestrale, the spiritual peace of the Vepric sanctuary, and the charm of the Cittaslow philosophy make it a place where life flows slowly, meaningfully, and with soul.
