Makarska

Makarska () is a town on the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, about southeast of Split and northwest of Dubrovnik, in the Split-Dalmatia County.

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Makarska is a coastal town in Croatia located along the Adriatic Sea, positioned between the cities of Split and Dubrovnik in the Split-Dalmatia County. It serves as a settlement along one of Europe's notable Mediterranean coastlines, making it part of Croatia's coastal geography.

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Settlement.name: Makarska
Settlement.official_name: Grad Makarska Town of Makarska
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_flag: Makarska Flag.svg
Settlement.flag_size: 145px
Settlement.image_shield: CoA of Makarska.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 80px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Croatia
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Makarska in Croatia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Dalmatia

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History
Pre-history
The Roman era
Early Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Under the Turks
Once more under the Venetians
From 1797 to 1813
Under the Austrians (1813–1918)
20th century
21st century
Geography
Main sights
Government and politics
Climate and vegetation
Economy
Sports
Education
Demographics
Notable natives/residents
Gallery
Twin towns/cities
Gallery
See also
References
Notes
Bibliography
Sources and external links

Makarska () is a town on the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, about southeast of Split and northwest of Dubrovnik, in the Split-Dalmatia County.

Makarska is a prominent regional tourist center, located on a horseshoe-shaped bay between the Biokovo mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed promenade, where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbor. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping grounds.