OUR DESTINATIONS
Let us help you find your perfect holiday by phoning us on
We offer holidays to the four corners of the globe. If you want specialist advise please phone our travel team and we will be happy to help.
Alternatively, check out some of our holiday offers below.
- Destinations
- Europe
- Croatia
- Makarska
Makarska
About 30 miles (47km) south of Split is the popular resort town
of Makarska, with its stone cobbled streets and natural harbour
nestled in the shadow of Mount Biokovo and fringed with the two
green peninsulas of Osejava and St Peter. This beautiful spot
offers secluded beaches washed by an azure sea, lying at the heart
of the Makarska Riviera characterised by pine forests and a string
of white pebble beaches.
Makarska was an important trading port during its colourful
history, which spans occupation by the Venetians, Turks, French and
Austrians, all of whom left a taste of their culture and tradition
behind. The town boasts a world-renowned collection of sea shells,
a Franciscan monastery dating from the 16th century, a Venetian
fountain, and several churches and Baroque palaces, although its
main attraction is its scenic setting.
The main tourist area of Makarska is lined with fashionable
boutiques, cafes and bars, all a stone's throw away from the
numerous yachts and catamarans docked in the harbour. There are a
few beautiful churches and cathedrals dating back to the 13th
century, and monuments dedicated to Friar Andrija Kaèiæ Mioaiæ and
Napoleon Bonaparte are popular photo spots.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Croatian.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Kuna (HRK). One Kuna is
divided into 100 Lipa. ATMs are plentiful throughout the country
and banks, authorised bureaux de change, post offices or most
hotels will exchange foreign currency or travellers cheques. Banks
open Monday to Saturday and some banks also open on Sundays in the
main cities. Major credit cards are widely accepted at the main
hotels and restaurants, and may be used to draw cash from ATMs,
which are widely available throughout the country.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the
last Sunday in October).