Villas in Makarska
Makarska suits families and groups who want a real town with a long pebble beach and Biokovo mountain straight behind it. Many homes have a private pool and nearly all have air conditioning. The trade-off is the summer crush: in July and August the town fills up, beaches are crowded and parking is hard to find.
- Villas
- 174
- From, per week
- £335
About Makarska
Makarska is a town of about 13,000 people on a horseshoe bay, its harbour tucked between the Osejava and Sveti Petar peninsulas, with Biokovo climbing to 1,762 metres behind. The strip of land between mountain and sea is only a few kilometres wide, so the town stretches along the shore, and our homes sit fairly close together around it. The main Town Beach runs west from the harbour, with fine pebbles and pine shade, while the Sveti Petar end is rock and concrete. Nugal, a cove south of town under cliffs and pines, can only be reached on foot or by boat. Evenings centre on the palm-lined promenade, its cafés and bars facing the harbour, and the main square by St Mark's Cathedral. The Biokovo Nature Park visitor centre is in town.
Is Makarska right for you?
- Best for
- A pebble beach holiday with a proper town on foot
- Not for you if
- You want sand or quiet in high summer, as the beaches are pebble and the town fills up in July and August.
Near Makarska
Brela and Punta Rata
Brela lies about 15 km north-west, and its main beach, Punta Rata, was named by Lonely Planet in 2024 among the world's best beaches.
Biokovo Skywalk
A glass viewpoint at 1,228 metres, reached by a narrow 13 km road from the park gate above Tučepi. Tickets are sold online only and cars are limited.
Sumartin, Brač
Jadrolinija's car ferry leaves the town waterfront for Sumartin all year, taking about 50 minutes, with more sailings in summer.
Omiš
A small port where the Cetina river meets the sea, about 35 km up the coast towards Split.
Getting to Makarska
Fly to Split, which has flights from London and many other UK airports. The drive from Split airport to Makarska is about 77 km and takes around an hour and a half, or about two hours by bus with a change in Split. A car is useful for day trips, though the town is walkable.
When to go to Makarska
At nearby Split, July is the hottest and driest month, and in July and August the town swells far beyond its normal size, with crowded beaches and little parking. June and September are sunny with fewer people, and the sea is a little warmer in September than in June. November is the wettest month. Biokovo, right behind the town, has many hiking trails for the cooler months.
Villas in Makarska
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Bellevue
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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from£241
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Villa Jelena App. 8. Hvar
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
Villa Jelena App. 10 Cres
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
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Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
Villa Jelena App. 9. Rab
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
Penthouse Nikolina-50m to beach
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+7 more
Villa Jelena App. 7. Vis
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
Villa Jelena App. 6. Lastovo
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£90
per night
Villa Jelena App. 2. Rab
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
2
0
Air ConDishwasherGarden+6 more
Apartment Ana Makarska
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConParkingWashing Machine+5 more
Villa Jelena App. 5. Korcula
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
Villa Jelena App. 3. Mljet
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
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Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
Villa Jelena App. 4. Pag
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherTerrace+5 more
Villa Jelena App. 1. Krk
Makarska, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+7 more
Makarska villa holidays: questions answered
Is Makarska good for families?
Yes. Town Beach, which runs west from the harbour, is pine-shaded and recommended for families, and Biloševac beach next to it has a children's playground. Many homes have a private pool. Expect pebbles rather than sand, and crowds in July and August.
Do you need a car in Makarska?
Not for the town itself, as the beach, harbour and promenade are close to most homes. A car helps for Brela, the Biokovo Skywalk and day trips, though summer parking in town is hard to find.
Which airport is best for Makarska?
Split. The drive from Split airport is about 77 km and takes around an hour and a half. Split has flights from London Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted, plus several regional UK airports.
Is the beach in Makarska sand or pebble?
Pebble. Town Beach has fine natural pebbles with pine shade, the Sveti Petar peninsula end is rock and concrete, and Osejava beach is partly pebbled. Beach shoes make the stony entry easier.
Is Makarska busy in August?
Very. The town swells well beyond its year-round population in summer, the beaches fill and parking is hard to find. June and September are quieter and still sunny, and September has the warmer sea of the two.
Makarska or Brela for a villa?
Makarska is the bigger town, with the harbour, cathedral square, promenade and the ferry to Brač. Brela, about 15 km north-west, is smaller and is best known for Punta Rata, which Forbes ranked as Europe's most beautiful beach in 2004.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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