Local Insight: The Makarska Riviera is nestled between the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea and the mighty Biokovo Mountain, a nature park. This unique position creates a “sun trap” microclimate, perfect for growing indigenous grapes and olives, giving local wines and oils a distinct, sun-kissed flavor you won’t find anywhere else.

The Tuesday market in Zadvarje is a centuries-old tradition. Locals from surrounding villages gather not just to sell produce, but to socialize over coffee and gossip. It’s a living piece of Dalmatian culture where you can taste cheese from mountain sheep and honey from Biokovo’s wildflowers.

The Pelješac Peninsula, visible from Makarska, produces some of Croatia’s most awarded red wines, like Dingač and Postup. The vines grow on incredibly steep slopes facing the sea, absorbing minerals from the sun-baked stone, which gives the wine its powerful, unique character.

In Makarska, every meal and drink comes with a view. Whether you’re sipping wine on a mountain peak 1,762m high or enjoying fresh seafood on a boat in a hidden bay, the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic and Biokovo is always part of the experience.