Brist is a small picturesque village for pleasant and peaceful vacations in the extreme south of the Makarska Riviera, 8 km from Ploce.

Brist, as most of the towns and villages on the Adriatic coast has been oriented entirely toward tourism. There are presently about 445 inhabitants living in Brist mainly engaged in tourist industry. Sports and recreational opportunities include water sports or hiking tours on Biokovo (Viter). It is the very place if you are looking forward to a holiday in a tranquil environment with beautiful pebble beaches, in close vicinity of the larger tourist centers.

APARTMENTS LORA Pakline 67, Brist - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 3+2 persons, 55-68€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 3+2 persons, 55-68€) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 33-42€) - Apt. 4 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 58-72€)

Drasnice is a little village situated ot theMakarska Riviera, some ten kilometers southward from the center of Makarska. The unique position of Drasnice, locatedbetween the mountain and the sea andnatural beauties attracts tourists to this destination.

APARTMENTS DRASNICE - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 35-50€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 35-50€) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 35-50€)

Drvenik is a tourist village on the Makarska Riviera, about 30 km distant from Makarska. Situated between the steep cliffs of the mountain Biokovo and the coast with beautiful beaches. The village is divided in two parts, situated in two valleys- Donja Vala and Gornja Vala.

The rich gastronomic offer of Dalmatian taverns and the beautiful beaches in the shade of pines attract an increasing number of tourists to Drvenik inviting them to spend their holidays there. Entertainment programs are offered in nearby Gradac. Drvenik is also an important traffic center while there is a car ferry landing of the ferry connecting the island of Hvar with the coast.

Gradac is a small harbor town with a population of 1,196 inhabitants. Gradac marks the end of the Makarska Riviera. It is situated halfway on the road between Split and Dubrovnik, 40 km southeast of Makarska and 13 km west of Ploce.

Gradac is an attractive tourist resort with one of the most beautiful and longest beaches, not only on the Makarska Riviera but on the entire Adriatic coastline. Because of its unique combination of mountain Biokovo and some of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic and close vicinity to several attractive excursion destinations, Gradac is an attractive place for a real vacation and a place guests are eager to come back to.

-Numerous sports activities are offered: tennis courts, water sports, diving center, cycling, promenade along beautiful peeble beaches.

-Cruises and excursions are offered to places such as: Korcula, Hvar, Peljesac, Dubrovnik, Međugorje, etc.

-Visit the original settlement of Gradac, in the hillside above the coast. There you will find a preserved two-story quadrangular tower, built in 1661 used in defence against the Turks.

-Go to the beach. The Gornja Vala beach, south of the harbour is the largest and most beautiful peeble beach on the Makarska Riviera.

VILLA BOSAC Obala Bosac 8, Gradac - Apt. 1 (Studio, 3+0 persons, 38-54€) - Apt. 4 (Studio, 3+0 persons, 38-54€) - Apt. 6 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 25-40€) - Apt. 8 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-72€) - Apt. 9 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 38-54€) (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, 30-60€)

VILLA LABINECA Obala 24, Gradac - Apartment (3 bedrooms, 6+1 persons, 90-120€)

Igrane is a small harbor town on the Makarska Riviera. It is located on a small peninsula, with a large sand beach (1.5 km) on the south-eastern coast. Igrane offers the atmosphere of a typical Dalmatian tourist resort for peaceful vacations. Apart from crystal clear seawater and pleasant walks, visitors may also enjoy boccia or miniature golf; water sports opportunities are also provided.

Makarska is situated in the center of the "Makarska Riviera", a 60 km stretch of costal area squeezed between Mt. Biokovo and the Adriatic Sea. The towns on the riviera going from West to East include: Brela ; Baska Voda ; Promajna ; Makarska ; Tucepi ; Podgora ; Drašnice ; Igrane ; Drvenik ; Zaostrog ; Podaca ; Brist ; and Gradac.

Things To See And Do:

1. Visit the Shell Museum, a well presented collection of 3,000 shells from all over the world located at the Franciscan monastery (Franjevacki Put 1).

2. Mt. Biokovo offers great hiking. From Makar village, take a trail to Vošac peak (1 to 2 hours). From Vošac you can continue on to the highest peak (Sveti Jure) by taking a good marked trail for approximately 2 hours.

3. Visit the Botanical Garden near the village of Kotišina. The garden can be reached by taking a trail from Makar village.

APARTMENTS FAMILIA Fra Filipa Grabovca, Makarska - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 20-60€) - Apt. 2 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 21-37€) - Apt. 3 (2 bedrooms, 4+3 persons, 40-100€) - Apt. 4 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 20-45€) - Apt. 5 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 40-100€)	HOUSE VUKOJA Put Makra 43, Makarska - Apt. 1 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 40-75€) - Apt. 2 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 40-75€) - Apt. 3 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 4 (3 bedrooms, 6+2 persons, 85-120€) - Apt. 5 (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, 50-65€)
VILLA KAPULICA Set. Franje Tudmana 13a, Makarska - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-85€) - Apt. 4 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 45-60€) - Apt. 5 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-75€) - Apt. 7 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-85€) - Apt. 8 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-80€)  - Room 6 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 40-55€)	APARTMENTS TOPIC Molizanskih Hrvata 46, Makarska - Apt. 1 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 35-55€) - Apt. 2 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 35-55€) - Apt. 3 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 35-55€) - Apt. 4 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 35-55€)
APARTMENT ADRIA Istarska 1, Makarska - Apartment (3 bedrooms, 6+2 persons, 90-180€)	APARTMENTS DIJANA Maslinarska 19, Makarska - Apt. 1 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 50-100€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 40-50€)
APARTMENT DIMITRIJEVIC Obala kralja Tomislava 12, Makarska - Apartment (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 40-60€)	HOUSE SKRABIC Don Frane Bulica 4, Makarska - Apartment (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 80-120€)

Podaca is a village on the Makarska Riviera, 17 km northwest of Ploce. The areasurrounding Podaca fatures beautiful beaches. The villageis made of three parts: Kapec, Viskovica vala and Ravanje. There are about 660 inhabitants livingin Podaca and are mainly engaged in tourism.

Podaca was first founded on the rocky slopes of Biokovo, on a defensible location. You can still see the remains of the old settlement. In the middle of the town's cemetery is the mediaeval church of St. John from the 12th century; next to it is the Baroque style parish church, built in the 18th century. On a cliff near the entrance into the village is a protruding tower with the remains of a wall, erected for the purpose of defence against the Turks in the 17th and the 18th centuries.

VILLA ANKA Put sela 146, Podaca - House (3 bedrooms, 6+2 persons, 70-110€)

Podgora is situated on the “Makarska Riviera“, 9 km southeast of Makarska. Podgora is embedded in a landscape interspersed with olive trees, pinewood and other mediterranean vegetation and is ideal place for rest and relaxation. Podgora, today is a modern touristic destination, with favorable climate, peable beaches and bays.

The national park Biokovo with peak Sv. Jure (1767m) offers possibilities for mountainbiking, climbing and wanderings course. Besides all kinds of water sports as scuba-diving, water-skiing, paragliding, windsurfing, rowing, waterpolo and swimming you can play tennis, soccer, basketball and mini golf.

Promajna is a village on the Makarska Riviera, 6 km northwest of Makarska. A larger part of the village lies below the slopes of Biokovo Mountain, along the old coastal road. In recent times, due to the development of tourism, the village started to expand toward the coast. About 1 km northwest of the village is the Children's Village (Institute for Children Hydrotherapy).

Promajna lies along a beautiful beach; the village provides very good opportunities for peaceful vacations and pleasant walks. The coastal promenade leads to the nearby Baska Voda. Occasional entertainment programs are organized during the tourist season.

VILLA IVANDIC II Obala 38, Promajna - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 65-85€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 65-85€) - Apt. 3 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 35-60€) - Apt. 4 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 35-60€) - Apt. 5 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 30-45€) - Apt. 6 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 35-60€) - Apt. 7 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 30-45€)	APARTMENTS BASKOVIC Prilaz obali 8 - Apt. 1 (Studio, 2+1 persons) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 3+2 persons) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 3+0 persons) - Apt. 4 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons) - Apt. 5 (1 bedroom, 3+2 persons) - Apt. 6 (1 bedroom,2+2 persons)
HOUSE IVANDIC - Apartment (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, € on request)

Tucepi is a coastal town that lies on the Makarska Riviera, 4 km southeast of Makarska, on the slopes of Biokovo Mountain. The town has pine forests and olive groves that blend with the sandy beach and blue sea. Thanks to its natural beauties, Tucepi is a well-known tourist destination. It also offers restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, and sprorting grounds.

APARTMENTS JAKIC Kraj 21, Tucepi - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 3+2 persons, 45-100€) - Apt. 2 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 60-120€) - Apt. 3 (2 bedroom, 6+2 persons, 70-150€) - Room 1 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 25-50€)	VILLA PAVICA Kraj 12a, Tucepi - Apt. A1 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 40-85€) - Apt. B1 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 50-95€) - Apt. C1 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. Da (Studio, 2+2 persons, 40-85€)
VILLA ANKORA Kraj 119, Tucepi - Apt. A1 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 70-110€) - Apt. A2 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 70-110€) - Apt. B1 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 50-85€) - Apt. B2 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 50-85€)

Zaostrog is a tourist settlement on the Makarska Riviera,about 35 km from Makarska. The settlement was mentioned for the first time in 1494, but evidence was found that this area was inhabited during the late Stone Age.

Today Zaostrog and its approximately 350 residents are completely oriented to the development of tourism. Located in an evergreen valley an surrounded by the foothills of the Biokovo range, with spectacular beaches, and with a rich historical an cultural tradition, in the immediate vicinity of numerous attractive destinations for excursions, Zaostrog is a attractive place for pleasant vacation.

Things to See or Do:

The Zaostrog monastery has a museum that contains an ethnology collection, of rustic furniture and tool, as well as various examples of Croatian folk attire. The collection is registered as a cultural monument under state protection. The monastery gardens has been turned in to a botanical garden containing more than 250 plants, featuring: seven types of mimosa, five types of palms and maples, four types of eucalyptus, a Chinese jujube tree, Chinese currants, etc. 
The Monastery also contains a picture gallery featuring one of the most famous living Croatian painters, Mladen Veža, born in Brist 1916.

VILLA PALMA Hrv. domoljuba 2, Zaostrog - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 40-60€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 40-60€) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 4 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 30-50€)

VILLA SOFIA Ostroska 1, Zaostrog - Apt. 2 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 12-16€ a person) - Apt. 3 (1 bedrooms, 3+1 persons, 12-16€ a person) - Suite 3 (2 bedrooms, 7+1 persons, 12-16€ a person) - Apt. 4 (1 bedroom, 4+1 persons, 12-16€ a person)

Zivogosce lies on the southern part of the Markarska Riviera (20 km away from Makarska, 80 km from Split and 120 km from Dubrovnik). It is comprised of three smaller, non-coherent places on the coast: Porat - Mala Duba – Blato, and old hamlets along the old road.

Zivogosce has been inhabited since Illyrian and Roman times, to which Illyrian tombs on top of hill Suzina stand as witnesses. Also, villa Rustika in Mala Duba and Blato does the same. As a settlement, Zivogosce is for the first time mentioned in the mid 13th century. It gained its present form during the last 40's when a more significant tourism development in these areas begins.

Natural beauties of olive groves and pine woods hovering over small pebbled beaches that are 6 km long, clean and unpolluted sea, all in the foothill of a big mountain (hilltop Sutvid – 1155 m) and all giving tourists a special lure and pleasure of stay.

Private Accommodation in Zivogosce:

APARTMENTS KALACIC Mala Duba bb, Zivogosce - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 3+1 persons, 30-60€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 3+2 persons, 35-75€)

APARTMENTS IVOP Punta 24, Zivogosce - Apt. 1 (Studio, 2+0 persons, € on request) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, € on request) - Apt. 3 (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, € on request) - Apt. 4 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, € on request) - Apt. 5 (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, € on request) - Apt. 6 (1 bedroom, 3+0 persons, € on request)