Villas in Bast
Bast is a small hillside village on the Makarska Riviera, a base for pool weeks in homes that sleep around six. Most homes here have a private pool and air conditioning, and a fair number have a fireplace. About 130 people live in the village, so the beaches and restaurants on the coast are a drive away.
- Villas
- 19
- From, per week
- £620
About Bast
Bast is a village of roughly 130 people in the Baška Voda municipality, at 310 metres, at the southern end of the Sveti Ilija tunnel. Farming and a quarry were the traditional livelihoods, and since around 2000 tourism has taken over, mainly through renting out accommodation. Homes are spread over a couple of kilometres of hillside rather than gathered in one place. Most have a private pool, a garden and air conditioning; the typical size is three bedrooms for around six, and roughly a quarter sleep eight or more. Nights are quiet, and eating out or reaching a beach means getting in the car. Out of season the village is very still, so check opening times down on the coast.
Is Bast right for you?
- Best for
- Pool holidays for groups who will drive to the beach
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to the sea, cafés and shops from your door.
Near Bast
Baška Voda
The municipal centre on the coast, with beaches called Nikolina, Podluka and Promajna and a seaside footpath to the centre.
Makarska
The main town of the riviera, with a seafront beach lined with bars and cafés.
Biokovo
Nature park since 1981, with mountains rising to about 1,700 m behind the riviera.
Brela
Resort known for Punta Rata beach and kilometres of natural pebble beach backed by pine forest.
Getting to Bast
Bast is in the Baška Voda municipality, and the drive from Split airport to Baška Voda is about an hour and a quarter. A car is essential for a hill village with so few residents. Makarska has regular buses to Split and Dubrovnik.
When to go to Bast
The climate is Mediterranean with many sunny days, and with a pool at most homes, summer is the main season. The village itself has no seafront, so the coast is where you will spend beach days. Outside summer expect a very quiet hillside and check which restaurants and boat trips are running.
Villas in Bast
Incredibly beautiful Stone House Villa Lota
Bast, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
3-Bedroom Home, Bast
Bast, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£204
per night
5-star property
5-star property
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Bast
Bast, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£317
per night
4-star property
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Bast
Bast, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£89
per night
Studio apartment Nina
Bast, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
3
1
0
ParkingGardenWashing Machine+6 more
Bast villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Bast in Croatia?
Bast is a village in Baška Voda municipality, Split-Dalmatia County, at the southern end of the Sveti Ilija tunnel on the Makarska Riviera. It sits at 310 metres, in the hills above the coast.
Is Bast on the beach?
No. Bast is a hill village at 310 metres, and the beaches are in Baška Voda and along the riviera, reached by road. Baška Voda has beaches named Nikolina, Podluka and Promajna.
Is Bast quiet?
Yes. About 130 people live in Bast, and the population has fallen from a peak of around 450 in the 1950s. Evenings are quiet, and the lively seafront scene is down on the coast.
Bast or Baška Voda for a villa holiday?
Bast suits groups who want a larger house with a private pool and are happy to drive to the beach. Baška Voda suits couples and small families who want to walk to the seafront from a compact home.
Nearby towns to Bast
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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