How to get to Makarska

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Persons older than {0} years of age are considered adults.

Till which age is a person considered as a child?

Children up to 2 years of age stay for free.

Persons from 2 up to 9,99 years are considered as children in:

Poreč:

Lanterna Sunny Resort by Valamar

Persons from 2 up to 11,99 years are considered as children in:

Rabac:	Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa
Krk:	Koralj Sunny Hotel by Valamar
Island of Rab:	Valamar Padova Hotel, San Marino Sunny Resort by Valamar, Suha Punta Apartments
Makarska:	Valamar Meteor Hotel; Rivijera Sunny Resort by Valamar
Dubrovnik:	Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection Hotel

Persons from 2 up to 12,99 years are considered as children in:

Rabac:	Valamar Girandella Family; Valamar Girandella V Level Villas
Island of Rab:	Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas

Persons from 2 up to 13,99 years are considered as children in:

Poreč:	Marea Valamar Collection Suites; Valamar Diamant Hotel & Residence; Crystal Sunny Hotel by Valamar; Valamar Pinia Hotel; Rubin Sunny Hotel by Valamar; Valamar Parentino Hotel; Naturist Resort Solaris, Valamar Collection Isabella Island Resort; Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence
Rabac:	Allegro Sunny Hotel by Valamar; Miramar Sunny Hotel by Valamar
Makarska:	DALMACIJA [PLACESHOTEL] by Valamar
Island of Hvar:	HVAR [PLACESHOTEL] by Valamar; Arkada Sunny Hotel by Valamar

Guests should be min. 11,99 years old. Persons older than 11,99 years of age are considered adults.

Island of Rab:

Imperial Valamar Collection Hotel

Guests should be min. 15,99 years old. Persons older than 15,99 years of age are considered adults.

Rabac:

Valamar Girandella Designed for Adults

Persons from 2 up to 14,99 years are considered as children in:

Baška:	Corinthia Baška Hotel; Zvonimir Sunny Hotel by Valamar
Island of Hvar:	Valamar Amicor Green Resort
Dubrovnik:	Valamar Tirena Hotel, Club Dubrovnik Sunny Hotel; Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel

Persons from 2 up to 15,99 years are considered as children in:

Poreč:	Valamar Tamaris Resort
Rabac:	Valamar Girandella Maro Suites; Valamar Bellevue Resort

Valamar Obertauern Hotel

Children up to 3,99 years of age stay for free.

Kesselspitze Valamar Collection Hotel

Children up to 1,99 years of age stay for free.

Makarska, a captivating destination on the Dalmatian coast, might seem tucked away but is accessible through various means of transportation. It’s located in the heart of the Dalmatian region of Croatia. Situated about 60 kilometres southeast of Split and 140 kilometres northwest of Dubrovnik, it lies at the base of the Biokovo mountain range, offering stunning natural beauty with its pebble beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Keep reading to learn how to get to Makarska from various starting points, catering to travellers coming by car, plane, bus, or train.

By car

Hit the road and drive through the sublime landscapes leading to Makarska. From the north, coming from countries like Italy, Slovenia, or Hungary, you'll find two main routes:

A1 Motorway: For a faster option, take the A1 motorway towards Split, which directly leads to the Makarska region. After reaching the Dugopolje exit near Split, follow the signs for the D8 state road heading towards Makarska. The journey from Zagreb covers approximately 450 kilometres and takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Adriatic Coastal Road: For a more scenic route, exit the A1 at Šestanovac and take the D60 and D76 roads through the Biokovo Nature Park. This detour offers stunning mountain landscapes.

For convenience, car rental services are available, and taxis provide a comfortable means to traverse the town.

By Plane

Travelling to Makarska is convenient with two nearby airports serving the region:

Split Airport (SPU): Only 76 km northwest, Split Airport is the closest to Makarska. It offers transfer services to take you from the terminal to the town centre.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Located 173 km to the southeast, Dubrovnik Airport serves as an alternative for international arrivals. With rental car services available, travellers can drive along the stunning coast to reach Makarska.

By Bus

Makarska is well-connected by bus, offering a network of routes from neighbouring cities:

Split Bus Station: Located just an hour away, buses operate regularly between Makarska and Split. For schedules and reservations, please call +385 60 327 327.
Zagreb Bus Station: Situated farther at a distance of 457 km, various bus services facilitate travel from Zagreb to Makarska. For inquiries, reach out to +385 72 500 400.
Makarska Bus Station: You can reach the local bus station at Makarska by dialing +385 21 612 333.

By Train

Reaching Makarska by train is possible, albeit with a slightly longer journey. The two nearest train stations are:

Split Railway Station: Located 62 km northwest of Makarska, the Split station is recommended for train travel. For inquiries, please contact +385 060 333 444.
Ploče Railway Station: Alternatively, Ploče is situated 55 km southeast of Makarska and serves as another viable station for arrival. For details, you can contact the station at +385 060 333 444.

Thereafter, plan the remaining journey to Makarska via bus or car

Valamar Meteor Hotel

From 210,00 € per room per night

[PLACES] Dalmacija by Valamar

From 138,00 € per room per night

Sunny Makarska by Valamar

From 127,00 € per room per night

No matter the path you choose on how to get to Makarska, each route offers its own unique blend of beauty and adventure, leading you to one of Croatia's most cherished coastal gems. Once you arrive, the crystal-clear waters, vibrant nightlife, and stunning natural surroundings are sure to make your stay unforgettable. To ensure your visit is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, we invite you to explore our accommodation in Makarska.

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Valamar Riviera d.d. has accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Austria, where it operates through its branch Valamar Riviera d.d., Zweigniederlassung Austria, Gamsleitenstraße 6, 5563 Obertauern, FN 583355 a (Landesgericht Salzburg), VAT ID: ATU 78289647. Additionally, Valamar is a management company that, based on contracts, manages the tourism segment of the business and offers accommodation services in the facilities of Imperial Riviera d.d., Republic of Croatia, Rab, Jurja Barakovića 2, OIB: 90896496260 and HELIOS FAROS d.d., Republic of Croatia, Stari Grad, Naselje Helios 5, OIB: 48594515. The term Valamar properties includes accommodation facilities of Valamar Riviera d.d., in Croatia and Austria, as well as accommodation facilities of other companies it manages.