Villas in Podgora
Podgora suits beach holidays on the Makarska Riviera, in a small town with clear water and fewer crowds than the bigger resorts. Split Airport is about an hour and 40 minutes away by road, which is the main cost of choosing this stretch of coast.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £823
About Podgora
Podgora is a small town of about 1,500 people on the Makarska Riviera, between Tučepi and Drašnice, at the foot of Biokovo, Croatia's second-highest mountain. The riviera's beaches are long and pebbled, and Podgora's are described as less crowded, with clear water that suits snorkelling and diving. The church of Sv. Petar stands on a hilltop with views of the nearby islands and the coast, and coastal and mountain cycling paths run through the area. The homes are close around the town. Most have a garden and nearly all have air conditioning, and a little under half have a private pool. Typically they sleep around four.
Is Podgora right for you?
- Best for
- Beach holidays for couples and small families on the Makarska Riviera
- Not for you if
- You want a short airport transfer: Split Airport is about an hour and 40 minutes by road.
Near Podgora
Makarska
The centre of the Makarska Riviera and by far its largest town, a little further north-west along the coast.
Tučepi
The next settlement north-west of Podgora, on the same coast of long pebbled beaches below Biokovo.
Brela
Settlement at the north-western end of the riviera, towards the Omiš coast, also on the pebble-beach coast.
Skywalk Biokovo
A lookout on the Biokovo mountain, promoted as giving the finest view over Dalmatia.
Getting to Podgora
Split Airport is on Kaštela Bay, 19 km from Split, and the drive to Podgora takes about an hour and 40 minutes. A car is the practical way to arrive and to reach other beaches and villages along the riviera.
When to go to Podgora
Summer is the beach season, and Podgora's clear sea makes snorkelling and diving popular, with beaches that are less crowded than in the riviera's bigger tourist centres. Cycling paths run along the coast and up towards the mountain, which suits cooler months better than the beach does. Check restaurant and boat opening times before an off-season visit.
Villas in Podgora
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Villa Sara - Stunning View
Podgora, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Villa Ester - Stunning View
Podgora, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
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3-Bedroom Home, Podgora
Podgora, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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1-Bedroom Home, Podgora
Podgora, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Podgora
Podgora, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+9 more
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per night
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Podgora villa holidays: questions answered
Is Podgora quieter than Makarska?
Yes, by most descriptions. Podgora is one of the small places on the Makarska Riviera, with fewer crowds than the tourist centres and less crowded beaches.
Are the beaches in Podgora sand or pebble?
Pebble. The Makarska Riviera is known for long pebbled beaches below the Biokovo mountain, and the sea off Podgora is described as clear.
Can you snorkel or dive in Podgora?
Yes. Podgora's clear water makes snorkelling and diving popular, and the town also has coastal and mountain cycling paths for days out of the water.
Do the homes in Podgora have air conditioning and pools?
Nearly all have air conditioning, and a little under half have a private pool. Most also have a garden, and the typical home sleeps about four.
How far is Podgora from Split Airport?
About an hour and 40 minutes by car. Split Airport is on Kaštela Bay, 19 km from Split, and a hire car is also the easiest way to reach other beaches along the riviera.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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