How to spend top weekend in Makarska - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Tour of the Biokovo Mountain Range

Makarska is located 6 kilometers from the Biokovo mountain range. You will have the opportunity to conquer it on foot, by mountain bike or car. You can visit the national park once at the top of the natural attraction. You will be offered to choose a suitable option for active recreation there. For example, there is a viewing platform at an altitude of 1762 meters. You will be able to enjoy the amazing view of the Makarska Riviera and Bosnia and Herzegovina there.

You will also get the opportunity to visit the botanical garden "Kosirina". You will see endemic plants there. You can also take a trip through one of the walking routes. You will admire the beauty of nature. If you want more extreme sports you can visit a mountaineering camp. It is located at an altitude of 1460 meters. Professional mountain climbers will arrange for you to climb there.

Go Down the Mountain on a Rope

An interesting extreme attraction is waiting for you on the beach of Tucepi from 9 am to 8 pm. This is a zipline. It consists of 6 cable lines. You can go down the mountain at high speed on one of them. The entertainment organizers will arrange a bus transfer from the hotel to the hill. They will also provide you with a helmet and a reliable safety belt. You will be able to pass safety instructions when using the zipline. You will make a descent from the hill, enjoying the speed of movement and beautiful scenery. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Breathtaking Entertainment on the Adriatic Coast

The water is clear and clean in the waters of the Makarska Riviera. You can spend your time diving here. You will get a chance to find excellent conditions for scuba diving on any city beach. There are diving centers, many equipment rental points, excursions to sunken ships, coral reefs, and underwater caves on local beaches. Unforgettable trips on the waves of the Adriatic Sea on a yacht, motorboat, or catamaran, as well as parasailing, are also waiting for you.

If you choose to fly under the canopy of a parachute tied to a boat you can look at the pine trees growing on the coast, picturesque beaches, and turquoise waves from a height. The lowering will start later. You will even be able to touch the water with your feet first, and then go up into the sky again. You will have the opportunity to land on the boat and look at your photos taken on your camera at different stages of the flight.

Sea Voyage by Kayak

If you are full of energy and love extreme sports you can go on a voyage across the Adriatic Sea in a kayak. A transfer from the hotel will be arranged for you. You will be able to put on a life jacket and get into the boat accompanied by an instructor after that. Your journey will last for 2 hours. You will be able to enjoy the sea view and fresh air during your trip. You can even swim in the open sea and compete with other tourists by taking part in kayak races.

Options for Excursions from Makarska

Various excursions are waiting for you during your vacation in Makarska. For example, you can visit the Peninsula of Saint Peter. You will get the opportunity to relax on the rocky shore, swim in the sea, and see the local attractions there. You will also be able to stand on several observation platforms and enjoy the picturesque views of Makarsky, the Adriatic, the island of Brac, and the Dalmatian coast. Another option of the tour can be a ferry trip to the island of Brac. Its duration is 60 minutes. You can walk through the pine grove and soak up the sun on Zlatni Rat beach when you reach your destination.

Take a Bike Ride in the Surrounding Area of Makarska

Bike trails are available in the vicinity of Makarska. Their total length is 60 kilometers. Many cycling clubs operate in the city. You can rent a bike and consult about the route of your trip, taking into account your physical fitness. For example, you will have the opportunity to make a trip to Baska Voda on the road. Part of it runs along a steep cliff near the sea. Therefore, the movements should be careful so that you do not fall into the water, bumping into a rock. The return to Makarska will take place at night. This will also require care and attention.