| Mountain,
protected as a nature park, and the sea,
which at this place ranks among the clearest
in the entire Mediterranean. Nice long
beaches, a lot of greenery, olive-groves
and pine forests at the contact point
between the sea and the mountain range,
cultural and historical monuments, a number
of hotels, restaurants, sports and recreational
facilities - all this makes Makarska a
very pleasant destination. Tourism has
a years-long tradition here; the first
hotel was built as early as 1914, and
the Society for the Beautification of
the Town was founded in 1922. Makarska
has a rich cultural and historical heritage.
A special attraction is the Malacological
Museum (in the Franciscan monastery) with
an interesting and unique collection from
the Adriatic and other seas in the world.
It is considered one of the most beautiful
and richest malacological museums in the
world. Athletes and recreation enthusiasts
may use numerous playgrounds, facilities
and equipment for all kinds of sports
on the ground and in the sea. The tennis
camp has nine clay courts, one colour
set court and two lighted indoor clay
courts. This modern tennis centre, situated
close to the famous beach of Makarska,
is often the venue of important tennis
tournaments. |
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