The Osejava peninsula in Makarska
The AdMaris Journal

A local guide to the Makarska Riviera.

Slow-written destination stories — the beaches, the Old Town, the hillside villages and the tables we come back to. Curated on the ground by our team in Makarska.

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Best Beaches in Makarska: A Local's Honest GuideBeaches
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Best Beaches in Makarska: A Local's Honest Guide

The main beach is only the beginning. A local guide to Makarska's beaches — from the busy centre to the quiet coves hidden by pine.

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Things to Do in Makarska: A Complete Local GuideGuide
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Things to Do in Makarska: A Complete Local Guide

From the Biokovo Skywalk to slow evenings on the promenade — a local guide to the best things to do in and around Makarska.

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Makarska Old Town: A Slow Walk Through the Historic CentreOld Town
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Makarska Old Town: A Slow Walk Through the Historic Centre

Kačić Square, the marina, the small churches — a slow walk through Makarska's Old Town, from morning coffee to evening on the promenade.

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Best Restaurants in Makarska: Where Locals and Visitors Love to EatFood
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Best Restaurants in Makarska: Where Locals and Visitors Love to Eat

A local guide to eating well in Makarska — from konobas serving Dalmatian classics to relaxed family restaurants on the promenade.

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Family Holidays in Makarska: Everything You Need to Know Before You GoFamily
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Family Holidays in Makarska: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

A practical guide for families visiting Makarska — beaches, walking, food and the kind of accommodation that makes a family stay work.

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Biokovo Nature Park & Skywalk: Everything You Need to Know Before VisitingGuide
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Biokovo Nature Park & Skywalk: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting

A local guide to visiting Biokovo Nature Park and the Skywalk from Makarska — the road up, the best hours, what to bring, and what to expect at the top.

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Makarska at Sunset: The Best Places to Watch the Sun Go DownGuide
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Makarska at Sunset: The Best Places to Watch the Sun Go Down

A local guide to sunset in Makarska — from the promenade and the marina to Osejava, St. Peter's peninsula and the quiet beaches at the end of the day.

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First Time in Makarska? Everything You Need to Know Before You ArriveGuide
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First Time in Makarska? Everything You Need to Know Before You Arrive

A practical first-visit guide to Makarska — where it is, how to get around, the best time to visit, what to pack and the small things worth knowing before you arrive.

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How to Plan the Perfect Holiday in Makarska: A Step-by-Step Travel GuideGuide
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How to Plan the Perfect Holiday in Makarska: A Step-by-Step Travel Guide

A step-by-step guide to planning a holiday in Makarska — choosing the right area, deciding what to experience, building your daily itinerary, and the small things worth booking in advance.

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