Villas in Zaostrog
Zaostrog is a small village on the southern Makarska Riviera, for families who want a home with a pool on the pebble-beach coast. It is quiet and well away from the airport, though: Split Airport is about two hours by car.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £1,511
About Zaostrog
Zaostrog is tiny, with around 220 residents, and comes in two parts: an older village under a steep limestone face of Biokovo and a newer strip along the shore. It belongs to Gradac municipality, between Makarska and Ploče, on a coast of long pebble beaches. Olive growing is prominent in the area. The Franciscan monastery of St Mary, more than 500 years old, has a museum, a gallery and a library of over 30,000 titles, and the poet monk Andrija Kačić Miošić spent part of his working life here. The homes are grouped tightly together; most sleep around five, nearly half have a private pool and nearly all have air-conditioning.
Is Zaostrog right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting a pool on the Makarska Riviera
- Not for you if
- You want nightlife or a short transfer, as this is a small village about two hours by road from Split Airport.
Near Zaostrog
Podaca
A neighbouring Riviera village, about 3 km from Zaostrog: a few minutes by car or a walk of around 40 minutes.
Makarska
The Riviera's main town, about 33 km from Zaostrog: around 40 minutes by car, or roughly 35 minutes by bus.
Gradac
Gives its name to the municipality Zaostrog belongs to, and lies on the same 60 km stretch of the Makarska Riviera.
Getting to Zaostrog
Split Airport is the usual arrival point, about two hours away by car. Buses link Makarska and Zaostrog in around 35 minutes, with a few services a day. A car makes trips along the Riviera and up towards Biokovo much simpler.
Villas in Zaostrog
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2-Bedroom Home, Zaostrog
Zaostrog, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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2
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BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
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3-Bedroom Home, Zaostrog
Zaostrog, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
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Air ConBBQParking+12 more
from£216
per night
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Zaostrog
Zaostrog, Central Dalmatia, Croatia
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£216
per night
5-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Zaostrog villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach at Zaostrog sand or pebble?
Pebble, as a rule. Zaostrog lies on the Makarska Riviera, a coast known for long pebble beaches at the foot of Biokovo, so bring water shoes if stones underfoot bother you.
How far is Zaostrog from Makarska?
Roughly 33 km, around 40 minutes by car. Buses cover it in about 35 minutes, with a few departures each day, which works for a day out without driving.
Can you visit the monastery in Zaostrog?
Yes. The Franciscan monastery of St Mary is more than 500 years old and houses an open museum, an ethnological collection, a gallery and a large library, a large share of it older Croatian literature.
Do the homes in Zaostrog have pools?
Nearly half of them do, and almost all have air-conditioning. Most sleep about five, and a few take groups of eight or more.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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