The Telegraph has recently published an interesting article titled Beautiful European beaches with World Heritage Sites on their doorstep, combining recommendations for beach breaks and daily trips and Croatia found its place on this list too.
And the winner is: Makarska! You might be surprised, but we are not – Makarska Riviera is well known for its beautiful beaches.
-Most visitors to Dalmatia head straight for the islands, but the Makarska Riviera on the mainland coast, between Split and Dubrovnik, is home to some of the country’s loveliest stretches of beach – says Jane Foster for the Telegraph.
-Running from Brela in the north to Gradac in the south, the Riviera is 38 miles long and centres on Makarska. Makarska itself is built around a deep sheltered bay, and backed by the dramatic rocky heights of Mount Biokovo (5,770 ft), which acts as a buffer from the harsher inland climate. Biokovo’s sea-facing slopes are criss-crossed by well-marked trails, so besides swimming in the deep turquoise Adriatic, it’s possible to get in some hiking or mountain biking too – Telegraph journalist writes.
Since Makarska is located between Split and Dubrovnik, recommended daily trips are of course to any of these two lovely cities. We know what we’d pick!