Horse riding in the Cetina Valley of Croatia

Featured restaurants

"Pehar Restaurant"

Situated above Makarska in thick pine-forest overlooking the Riviera Makarska and only a short drive from

Home cooking, with grill and "peka" specialities (food cooked under an iron cover in an open fire). The rustic restaurant has a collection of African art and pictures made of butterfly wings

Put kulice 5, 21300 Makarska

phone: (021) 615 622

"King restaurant"

The "King restaurant" is one of the most popular restaurants in Baska Voda offering a wide menu choice of well prepared local food.

Tourist Information

Baska Voda on the Makarska Riviera

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View of the stone village of Bast in Croatia

Yachting on the Makarska Riviera, Croatia

The Makarska Riviera and Baska Voda are located on the Adriatic Dalmatian coast of Croatia. The normal route is to fly to Split International Airport and then transfer by Taxi, Car Hire or by Bus.

Generally thought to be a summer only resort - the Makarska Riviera is fast being discovered to be a year round destination.

The winter climate is mild so expect to be able to eat outside at the waterfront restaurants in January and February when we see some beautiful sunny days.

This area is one of the sunniest parts of northern Mediterranean with on average 2700 sunny hours per year.

Inland from Baska Voda lies the Dinara mountain range and the Biokovo Natural Park.

The region has splendid walks along alpine trails, with many interesting caves and fascinating villages to explore. There are organised walking tours or go it alone. Mountain bikes can also be hired.

A wonderful walk is to ascend from Baska Voda to the traditional stone-built village of Bast, and from here there is a panoramic route along the base of the Biokovo mountain to the resort town of Makarska.

Year round activities include tennis, river and sea fishing, horse riding and trekking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, hang gliding, caving, rafting, canoeing and hunting.

Horse riding deserves a special mention. Riding in the "Cetina Valley" which sits just behind Baska Voda is a wonderful experience. Follow the river banks or ride the fields, this is breathtaking countryside and quite unforgettable. Easily accessed by car from our apartment.

Group ride near to Omis with "Galop Stables"

River at Omis close to Cetina

River fishing at Omis close to Cetina

Walking tours take in the stone village of Bast

We must certainly include scuba diving and sailing on this page of tourist information about Baska Voda, after all the Makarska Riviera is first and foremost a Mediterranean, Adriatic holiday destination.

There is a plentiful supply of yacht charter companies operating in the area - for larger boats you will need to travel to Split or 10 minutes up the road to Makarska - it is easy to hire smaller craft locally in Bask Voda.

Dive schools are open throughout the year, the most well known being "Poseidon Dive Center". Poseidon run small dive craft which can carry up to 12 persons and offer a variety of dives, including night dives. All equipment can be hired and tuition is available for all levels.

Discover the Makarska Riviera as a winter holiday destination