Nature park Mount Biokovo

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Biokovo is a protected nature park, that spreads across and area of 19,550 ha2 on Mount Biokovo. The position of the mountain alone is like a gain wall above the Makarska Riviera. This unique sea belt, features natural elements such as deep chasms, caves, abysses and forests of beech, Some of the caves are so deep, that even during the hot summer months, snow and ice can be found inside, which were used years ago as a store for sustaining food in the summer. For Tourist exploration of the mountain, we would like to single out the botanical garden, and the Biokovo road, that leads to the peak of the mountain Vošac and St. Jure, (engl. St. George). Recreation lovers can enjoy mountain bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, and many other activities, and for the especially adventurous paragliding.

The Botanical Garden is located just past the village Kotišina. (Accessible by car from Makarska from the road towards Vrgorac, turning left after the second kilometre, driving for another 1km. Accessible by hike on a marked trail from Makarska).

St. Jure (St. George) is the highest peak on Mount Biokovo reaching 1762m above sea level. The peak is accessible by car, which makes it especially attractive and easy to enjoy. The Peak was named after the small chapel built on the top, which was moved to a slightly lower location in 1964 when a telecommunication tower was built there. The St, George chapel was first mentioned in 1646, every year on the last Saturday of July there is a pilgrimage to the chapel. From the very top of the peak, a beautiful view arises of the Makarska Riviera, central Dalmatian islands and on very clear days, the tops of Italian mountains (Mount Gargano).

At a glance the park seems to leave the impression of being barren, however the reality is actually quite opposite. There are over 1500 plant species growing on Biokovo. The well known Biokovo bell (Edraianhtus pumilio), the uskolisna zečina (Centaurea cuspidata) and the Slava klisura (Centaurea gloriosa) all grow on the mountain. Mountain goats and uflons are two of the more interesting mammals and mountain birds such as the golden eagle habituate the mountain.

The park is located 6km from Makarska towards Vrgorac, where the Biokovo road takes you to the entrance to the park.

Ticket price for nature park Biokovo is 40 kn.

For more information please click on the following link www.biokovo.com

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  • Excellent 4.6
    Teresa
    Couple Germany
    24/09/2023
    Autofreier Urlaub
    Ein Ort in dem alles zu Fuß erreichbar ist. Es gibt genügend Konobas, Bars, Cafes und Strände. Es gibt sogar einen Friseur. Alle sind freundlich.
    Die Parkgebühren sind nicht in Ordnung. Mein Vorschlag: Von jedem Auto 50 € für den Urlaubsaufenthalt und das Auto steht vernünftig. Durch die Parkgebühren wird soviel Geld eingenommen, davon sollte die Strandmauer hinterm Friedhof, die Treppenstufen usw ansehnlicher gestaltet werden.
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  • Excellent 5
    Erwin
    Couple Austria
    13/07/2017
    einfach Super
    Für mich die schönste Destination in Kroatien, wunderschöne ruhige Lage, tolle Infrastruktur, sehr gutes Essen und einfach die schönsten Strände (auch einsame!!).
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  • Fabulous 4.4
    Zoltán
    Family Hungary
    09/07/2017
    A város hangulata.
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  • Fabulous 4.2
    Željko
    Couple Hrvatska
    29/06/2017
    Izvrstan otok
    Destinacija za preporučiti, odlične plaže, puno šetnica i biciklističkih staza, more kristalno bistro. Puno povjesnih i prirodnih znamenitosti.
    Urediti stare vojne objekte i nekakav stari auto kam u kojem su naruštene prikolice i staviti to u funkciju ili sanirati jer nagrđuje otok.
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  • Good 2.6
    Marco
    Group of friends Italy
    24/06/2017
    Skyrocketing prices I won't be going back
    Very beautiful sea and pine forest ..
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  • Very good 3.6
    Alexander Güntsch
    Family Germany
    12/06/2015
    Sympathetic place
    In the preseason (end of May, beginning of June) the place is pleasantly quiet but not dead. However, the lidos are not yet in operation, so there is still a lot of flotsam lying around. No through traffic.
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  • Excellent 5
    Jánosné
    Family Hungary
    20/09/2013
    Croats hospitality, courteous service. The sight of the harbor and cruise ships polite guest lure.
     No information in Hungarian, good 'neighbors,' one would expect.
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  • Excellent 4.6
    MARISA
    Couple Italy
    01/09/2013
    ALL
    nothing
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  • Fabulous 4.2
    Stefan
    Family
    19/07/2013
    Fantastic dining options, clear sea, beautiful nature trails.
    What‘s in a bit of rest, forest and marine noise because so wrong? Good thing there was not every night loud music.
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  • Fabulous 4.2

    Couple
    31/08/2012
    Quiet, friendly, sunny and romantic place.
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