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Beaches of the Makarska Riviera: Brela, Baška Voda, Makarska and Tučepi Compared
The Makarska Riviera has pebble beaches, not sand. Where the shade is, which beaches carry a Blue Flag, and when a boat to a quieter bay is the better beach day.
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Dubrovnik or Split from Makarska: Which Day Trip Is Worth It?
Split is about 60 km away and the day trip costs from €30. Dubrovnik is about 150 km and costs €45 to €55. How the four tours compare, and whether to drive yourself.
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Krka Waterfalls from Makarska: Is the Long Day Trip Worth It?
Krka and Šibenik from Makarska take 8 to 10 hours, mostly on the road. What the day looks like, what to check in the price, and who should pick another trip.
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Makarska with Kids: What Works, What Is Too Long, and What to Check First
Pebble beaches, a 30-minute semi-submarine ride for €14, ziplines and boat trips of 5 hours. What suits children in Makarska, and where the booking page has the final word on age.
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Mostar from Makarska: A Day Trip into Bosnia, and What to Know First
A 10-hour day trip from Makarska to Mostar costs €45. The border, the time on the ground, the small-group alternative, and when driving yourself is a bad idea.
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Parasailing in Makarska: What the €45 Flight Gets You
MPL Nautika offers parasailing off Makarska at €45 per person, with seven height options. What to ask before you book and who should stay on the beach.
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Quad Tour on Biokovo from Makarska: Which One, and Is It for You?
Five quad and ATV tours start in Makarska, from €49 for 2 hours to €190 with a Dalmatian platter. What differs, what to check, and who should not ride.
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Skywalk Biokovo from Makarska: Minibus, Tuk-Tuk, Quad or Land Rover?
The Skywalk is one glass platform, but the ride up differs a lot. Which tour to pick, what the ticket may not cover, and who should skip it.
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Speedboat Trip from Makarska to Brač and Hvar: Which of the Seven Tours to Pick
The seven 5- to 6-hour speedboat trips from Makarska to the islands of Brač and Hvar cost €63 to €100. What the stops are, how the tours differ, and when a boat is the wrong choice.
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Zipline in Tučepi: Six Cables Over a Canyon, and Who Should Go
The Tučepi zipline runs 1,000 metres over six cables in about 2 hours. What the listing tells you, what it leaves out, and who should pick something else.
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