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Croatia·🌊 Coastal

Located on Croatia's Dalmatian Adriatic coast, between Split and Dubrovnik. Makarska sits on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of the Biokovo Mountains, offering some of Dalmatia's finest pebble beaches. The dramatic backdrop of mountains right by the sea and the Biokovo Skywalk make the place unique.

What awaits you

BeachHikingCampingNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: April, October, November — a pleasant 24°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
14°
Feb
15°
Mar
18°
Apr
24°
May
29°
Jun
33°
Jul
33°
Aug
27°
Sep
24°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Water temperature
16°
Jan
15°
Feb
15°
Mar
17°
Apr
19°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
27°
Aug
25°
Sep
23°
Oct
20°
Nov
17°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
8d
Jan
8d
Feb
11d
Mar
12d
Apr
14d
May
7d
Jun
1d
Jul
6d
Aug
9d
Sep
7d
Oct
13d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Makarska as a Vacation Destination

Makarska is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
HR
Camping
Tent & caravan