This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you are better prepared for what to expect, what not to expect and can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Makarska. To help you make friends with Makarska before you visit, we've included a few helpful and fun things you should know about the area. Enjoy!
Around fourteen thousand people live in Makarska, Croatia, in Split-Dalmatia County. The Croatian coastal region is a popular holiday destination for European tourists in the summer season. Traces of early human settlements found nearby the town are more than three thousand years old. The local history is very eventful -- in the course of the centuries, the area was under the rule of the Romans, the Turks, the Venetians, and the Austrians.
If you want to catch a flight, check out the airports in Split and Mostar, as those are the closest airports offering international flights to many bigger European cities. Especially during the summer season, the number of flights increases significantly. Split Airport is around a hundred kilometres and Mostar Airport around a hundred ten kilometres away from the coastal town. Besides the beautiful coastline, the town offers a couple of worth-visiting sights such as the harbour area and St. Mark's Church.
The compact centre with its narrow streets its perfect for a stroll. Visit the main square and do not miss the local fruit market. In the centre, you can also find a lovely Franciscian monastery. The complex was built in the seventeenth century. Nowadays, the building houses a Malacological museum displaying over three thousand shells and numerous invertebrate fossils. St. Mark's Church, very centrally located right on the main square, was built in the eighteenth century. The architectural style of the church is Baroque. The beautiful Biokovo Mountain is a perfect destination nearby the town for tourists who love hiking and the unspoilt mountainous nature.
Tourism is very important to the local economy. Especially in summer, the town is very busy with tourists from all over Europe. For this reason, there is a large number of hotels spread in the centre of the town. You can find numerous hotels with three and four stars, guesthouses, and holiday apartments. Additionally, there are some hostels in Makarska, Croatia, too. The Makarska, Croatia hostels are located in the centre and offer good quality for a decent price. Consider that the Makarska, Croatia hostels can be booked out quickly in the busy summer season. Therefore, book your hostel in Makarska, Croatia, in advance if you can.
Written by local enthusiast for Makarska hostels
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