Makarska has
a rich cultural and historical heritage. A special attraction is the
Malacological Museum (in the Franciscan monastery) with an interesting and
unique collection from the Adriatic and other seas in the world. It is
considered one of the most beautiful and richest malacological museums in the
world.
Athletes and recreation enthusiasts may use numerous playgrounds,
facilities and equipment for all kinds of sports on the ground and in the sea.
The tennis camp has nine clay courts, one colour set court and two lighted
indoor clay courts. This modern tennis centre, situated close to the famous
beach of Makarska, is often the venue of important tennis tournaments.
Makarska is also a health resort, with the well-known recreational and
health centre Biokovka, which offers various therapeutic services. Very pleasant
are walks along the port and public beaches, and mountain lovers may go by one
of the mountain trails to the peaks of Biokovo, which offer a nice view on the
surroundings, fresh air and quietness. Biokovo Mountain has very interesting
geomorphological forms and endemic plant species. High game (moufflons and
chamois) is amply represented here. Cultural and entertainment programs are an
integral part of the life of Makarska, especially during the tourist season. The
traditional Makarska Cultural Summer takes place in July and August, offering a
rich drama and concert program, performances of Dalmatian harmony-singing
groups, art exhibitions, recitals and folk music performances. The most popular
events are the Fishermen's Night and the Night of Kalelarga (night of the town).
MAKARSKA, a town, port and tourist centre in a large cove, enclosed by
Cape Osejava in the south-east, and the Sveti Petar (St. Peter) Peninsula, at
the foot of Biokovo, in the north-west. The climate is Medi-terranean; the
strong bora occurs in the winter months. Economy is based on farming,
viniculture, growing and processing of olives, food processing, processing of
synthetic materials, seafaring, fishing and tourism. Makarska is the tourist
centre of the riviera of the same name. The town developed in the form of an
amphitheatre, on the coast and at the foot of Biokovo. It consists of the old
town core of Mediterranean type and the new part with hotels, restaurants, shops
etc. To the north-west is a nice park and a forest of pine, which encloses a
1,500-m long beach in Donja Luka. Farther of Donja Luka are
numerous sand coves, separated by small limestone crests. Mak-arska
is located on the main road (M2, E65).
