Croatia > Coast, center > Makarska riviera
Makarska riviera
N 43°21.459', E 16°56.921'
2008-08-05
http://www.makarskainfo.com
Our rating: 7.40
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Makarska riviera is the most popular destination among tourists visiting Croatia. The resort is located in the south of Dalmatia on the Adriatic coast. This stretch of the coast is about 60 kilometers.
Map of Makarska Riviera ©makarskainfo.com
Generally, riviera is any coast with Mediterranean climate (like in Monaco, Nice, Cannes). The width of the Makarska Riviera is just a few kilometers, on the one hand it is limited by the sea, on the other by Biokovo mountains, the highest in the country. We settled in the town of Baska Voda. All the towns here are rather small and similar to each other. For example, the population of the second largest town on the riviera - Baska Voda, is only 2,000 people. There are two types of beaches in Baska Voda - gravel and sand. In some places coniferous trees grow right next to the shore. Their shade can be used as shelter from the sun and you can avoid using an umbrella.
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Unfortunately, there are too many tourists on Makarska riviera in high season. Nevertheless, this beaches are the best in the country.
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
In addition to great public beaches, there is a hiking trail along the whole coast. Actually, I think that this trail is the main attraction of the Riviera. We walked in both directions. One day to Brela an back (5 km). In Brela we swam on a beach "Punta Rata", which is considered one most beautiful Croatian beaches. It was included by the US Forbes magazine amongst the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, taking sixth place, and was number one among European beaches.
Brela ©Yuriy Buriak
Next day we went to Makarska (10 km), the largest town on the coast with developed infrastructure. To Baska Voda we returned by bus, they run frequently. Sometimes trail passes under the trees, sometimes not. In August it was quite hot, so we swam periodically. There are free showers on the way, which is very convinient.
On the way to Makarska ©Yuriy Buriak
Beaches between settlements are rather deserted, so you can walk outside any town and swim almost alone. However, many of those places are occupied by nudists.
On the way to Brela ©Yuriy Buriak
On the way to Brela ©Yuriy Buriak
The sun sets over the sea so do not miss the opportunity to watch the picturesque sunset.
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Baska Voda ©Yuriy Buriak
Map of Baska Voda ©@
Map of Makarska ©makarskainfo.com
Getting there: The nearest airports are in Split and Dubrovnik. From both cities Makarska is easialy reached by bus. Bus from Zagreb to riviera runs about 6 hours (schedule ). You can also go by fast train to Split (http://www.hzpp.hr/timetable , 6 hours) and then by bus to the riviera (schedule , Split bus station is located next to the train station, on the waterfront). It is important to know that not all towns along the coast have bus stations. To catch the bus you need go to the road, which is usually in 300-500 meters from the town center.
Tags, Croatia: beach , resort , sea Tags, all countries: beach , resort , sea
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 7.40
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help