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Makarska: In the heart of Mediterranean – Our Local Tips

Sitting half way between Split and Dubrovnik, Makarska is centrally positioned on the popular Dalmatian Coast. Flights visit Split (64km north) regularly from across Europe bringing visitors into the area. Below we have included an assortment of businesses and attractions that we recommend you consider during your stay in Makarska with us.

Beaches (Main Beach & Osejava Beach)

Marineta ulica, Makarska 21300
Makarska is surrounded by beaches, the closest to Coastal Villa being the Osejava beach at the southern end of the village. The Main Beach streches many kilometres of coastline, with each bay offering a unique experience.

Health and Spa

Wellness Koru

Beach Resort Romana, Put Cvitačke 16E, Makarska 21300 phone: +385 91 883 3404

Where health and relaxation meet. Wellness Koru offer a touch of New Zealand to guests of Makarska. The team offer massages, facials, nail services, and have a Himalayan salt room for regenerative cave salt crystalotherapy – the first of its kind available in Croatia. Visit us on Facebook or Instagram.

Restaurants

Gastro Diva

Kalalarga 22, Makarska 21300
Gastro Diva is a well-known restaurant in Makarska that we highly recommend. They offer authentic Dalmatian food with a twist.

Visit them on facebook here. In peak season, bookings are essential.

Konoba Kalalarga

Kalalarga 40, Makarska 21300

Also on the famous Kalalarga is Konoba Kalalarga. Here you’ll find domaći (traditional) cuisine with a menu that changes regularly.

Visit them on facebook here. In peak season, bookings are essential.

Restoran Bura Makarska

Kralja Zvonimira 25, Makarska 21300

Right on the waterfront on the northern side of the town, you’ll find Restoran Bura. We highly recommend paying them a visit, especially for their lunch specials. Ask the waiter for the domaći karte (homemade menu). Visit them on facebook here. In peak season, bookings are essential.

Restoran Ivo Makarska

Ante Starčevića 41, Makarska 21300

Set just past the Main Bus Station on the right hand side of the road towards Split, is Restoran Ivo. They offer a variety of unique domaći cuisine served in their own unique way. Visit them on facebook here. In peak season, bookings are essential.

Restoran Jež Makarska

Ulica Kralja Petra Krešimira IV 4, Makarska 21300

A Mediterranean style restaurant set one street back from the beach on the western side of town. Staff are friendly and their food is of a very high calibre. Visit them on facebook here. In peak season, bookings are essential.

Wine Bar

Špina Bar

Kalalarga 32, Makarska 21300
Špina Bar is a new attraction into Makarska, offering a variety of wines, seasonal cocktails and other drinks with tapas.

Visit them on facebook here.

Grabovac Wine Bar

Kačićev trg 11, Makarska 21300

Set in the very centre of the church square, Grabovac Wine Bar has a selection of great wines and beers to match the superb atmosphere in the heart of the Old Town. Visit them on facebook here. Late into the evening this wine bar can get busy in the summer season.

Clubs

Deep Makarska

Šetalište Fra Jure Radića 5a, Makarska 21300

Deep is one of Dalmatia’s premier party experiences. Set inside a cave, Deep is a must see for those looking for the night club experience here in Makarska for Summer. The disco is never over, as this place is open very very late (or very early?)

Visit them on facebook here.

Petar Pan

Šetalište Fra Jure Radića, Makarska 21300

Over the hill from Deep is Petar Pan, a seasonal night club in Makarska that opens up for the Summer tourist season.

Visit them on facebook here.

Buba Bar

Put Cvitačka, Makarska 21300

Down by the Romana Beach Resort you’ll find Buba Bar, a day/night bar where you can relax right on the waters edge with a drink in hand. Visit them on facebook here.

Pivnica Pivac (Beer Garden Pivac)

Marineta 13, Makarska 21300

Located on the Makarska Riva, Pivac is a great spot to sit back and relax while the sun goes down, and enjoy a drink into the wee small hours of the morning. They have a variety of unique beers from around the world. Visit them on facebook here.