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Makarska

City break in Makarska. Active leisure ideas for Makarska - attractions, recreation and nightlife

The main entertainment for the guests of Makarska is a beach holiday. Tourists have access to beaches located directly on the territory of the town, as well as located in its immediate vicinity. The main town beach has excellent facilities, it is calm and shallow, so great for families with children. The beach is perfectly organized, there are sunbeds and umbrellas, playgrounds for children, attractive restaurants and cafes. There is a lot of interesting entertainment for people, you can ride a catamaran or go on a boat tour, and rent equipment for water sports.

Excursion over cultural sights of Makarska - 'must visit' points of interest

The small beach resort will please travellers with a variety of interesting holidays and festivals that are held here throughout the year. Most of the holidays dedicated to national culture …

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There is a small Nugal beach near Makarska, which you can reach in less than 10 minutes. This pebble beach has long been chosen by nudists, but travellers are attracted to these places not only by the opportunity to sunbathe without a swimsuit. A very beautiful hiking trail starts near the beach. It passes through the forest and olive groves. You can combine lazy beach holidays with hiking here, there are several picturesque old villages.

Makarska resort is located in a beautiful foothill area, so the conditions for hiking and mountaineering are just fine here. Those who prefer long walks should definitely take a walk on the trail Put Makara, which lies through the most beautiful mountain areas. During the walk, you can admire rare plants and birds, and one of the main attractions of the mountain area are the caves. Tourists in Makarska can choose walking routes of different levels of complexity, some of them can be overcome only by experienced climbers, and others are available to everyone. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Makarska

1. Guests of the resort can visit the nearby Brac island, which is also known for its attractions. Ferries depart from the port area to the island every day. 2. Already in May, the …

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Naturalists will be interested to visit Botanical garden Biokovski botanicki vrt located in the vicinity of the resort. This amazing garden is historic, it was laid after the end of World War I. Plants and trees typical of the arid Dalmatian region were planted on its territory. Now the boundaries of the garden are almost completely erased, it is located very close to wild thickets. However, the garden continues to be incredibly beautiful, it is located on the hillside. It provides a gorgeous view of the resort. Visitors can admire the distant Islands from the hill in clear weather.

There are a lot of interesting entertainment centres in the vicinity of the resort, centre Robin Hood Archery is popular among tourists with children. It is located in a picturesque natural area, this amusement Park is equipped with dozens of attractions and sites where you can test your strength and agility. There is a rope town where you can walk on cable bridges among the crowns of trees. Everyone can learn how to shoot a bow, as well as pass interesting obstacle courses, there are suitable attractions for all family members in this open-air entertainment centre.

Extraordinary weekend in Makarska - unusual places, services and attractions for travel gourmet

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There are several first-class sports centres right on the resort grounds. The local tennis centre Makarska is one of the largest in the region, it will be interesting for both professional athletes and beginners. The centre is equipped with several outdoor courts of professional level, there is a staff of high-class coaches who can teach you.

Those who are keen on gambling will be also surprised here, they can visit the casino Arena located at the resort. It is one of the largest in the region, this casino has classic gaming tables, roulette, as well as dozens of types of slot machines. Those who do not have a special craving for gambling will also love this place, the casino has a great bar and entertainment programs are often held here.

Shopping in Makarska - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques

There is a great shopping centre Nikola in Makarska, which you should definitely visit in search of new outfits and souvenirs. A significant part of the shopping area of the centre is given …

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Makarska is famous for its vibrant nightlife, the resort has interesting Nightclubs, discos and bars. Rock music fans prefer to relax in the bar Rockatansky, it will delight visitors with a huge selection of treats and interesting entertainment. This bar has a large stage and regularly hosts live performances by rock musicians. The well-known cafe Art is aimed at those who are interested in various musical trends, it will appeal to people who are not indifferent to modern art. The cafe also has a stylish design, young artists and musicians like to spend time here. During the warmer months, some of the tables are served in the picturesque garden.

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