Makarska Holidays

Vibrant centre of the Makarska Riviera
Makarska holidays feature a vibrant, historic town on a beautiful natural harbour dramatically set at the foot of Mount Biokovo and flanked by the scenic Osejava and St Peter peninsulas. Makarska is 2 miles from the romantic resort of Tucepi and 40 miles south of Split and its airport. Makarska holidays centre on Makarska Beach and the Old Town with its cobbled streets, ancient churches, Franciscan monastery and Baroque palace. Makarska holidays in Croatia attract a wide range of visitors. Makarska beaches enjoy typically Croatian, sparkling, clear water and offer good facilities for watersports. Holidays in Makarska are superbly placed for exploring the Makarska Riviera, known for its idyllic sandy beaches, forested bays, secluded coves and charming Croatia beach resorts like Tucepi, Podgora, Baska Voda and Brela. 
 
Romantic restaurants and fashionable nightlife
As the regional capital, Makarska holidays offer plenty of quality accommodation and appealing cafes, restaurants and family-run tavernas. Makarska holidays also offer the region’s best shops, museums and galleries, and its most exciting and varied nightlife. If you are lucky, your Makarska holidays will coincide with one of the town’s enjoyable festivals.

Superb base for excursions
Makarska holidays are well placed for visiting medieval Omis and Imotski, picturesque villages like Zivogosce, Igrane and Zaostrog, and ferry trips to the enchanting Croatia islands of Korcula, Brac and Hvar. No Makarska holiday is complete without a trip to the historic cities of Dubrovnik or Split, or the remarkable medieval walled town of Trogir. Makarska holidays can also include excellent fishing, mountain biking and hiking in the Mount Biokovo nature park. Walkers on holiday in Makarska will enjoy a scenic region known for its coast paths, olive groves, vineyards, terraced fields, ancient ruins and traditional villages.  The exceptional, sunny summer climate and mild winters make cheap low-season holidays in Makarska an enticing prospect.

Weather in Makarska
Makarska is the sunshine capital of Croatia’s central Dalmatia region and receives around 2400 hours of sunshine per year. Temperatures during the hottest months of June, July and August regularly reach the 30C mark and the sun will be out for around 11 hours per day. The winter temperatures in Makarska are still warm at around 10C making it comparable to a warm British spring. Rainfall during the summer months is practically unheard of and tends to stick to the winter and early spring months.

All Inclusive Holidays in Makarska
Makarska is a seaside town looking out over a bay on the Adriatic Sea, and there are a number of hotels where, if you're lucky, you may find a last-minute booking to ensure a cheap holiday. To find an all inclusive holiday search now with Directline Holidays.