Stories, tips and guides for your Makarska Riviera holiday
The Makarska Riviera has a busy north and a quiet south. Why Brist, near the southern end, is the best base for a slow sea holiday.
Air and sea temperatures, sunshine and what each month is like in Brist on the Makarska Riviera, from the first swims of June to the golden days of September.
Most of our guests arrive by car. Routes to Brist, vignettes and tolls, where to break the journey and what to expect on arrival.
Everything you need to know about visiting Brist with children: safe beaches, activities and why families love this quiet village.
A village of fewer than 400 people that gave Croatia a national poet, a poet of the sea and a celebrated painter, and where to find their traces.
From morning coffee on the terrace to sunset over the Adriatic: here's how to spend the perfect day in this charming Croatian village.
Go beyond the guidebooks: discover the secret beaches, viewpoints and local favourites that most tourists never find.
Discover the most beautiful pebble beaches along Croatia's stunning Makarska Riviera, from hidden coves to family-friendly shores.
From kayaking along hidden coves to stand-up paddleboarding and diving: your guide to water sports on the Makarska Riviera.
Plan your visit to the famous glass-bottomed Skywalk at 1,228 metres above the Adriatic: tickets, tips and what to expect.
Explore the best day trips from Brist: ancient cities, stunning islands and wine country, all within easy reach.
Cross into Bosnia for the day: the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje and the emerald Kravice Falls, both an easy drive from Brist on the Makarska Riviera.
Discover Croatia's premier wine region just a short drive from Brist: Dingač, Postup and the stunning Pelješac vineyards.
From fresh seafood to local olive oil and wine: a complete guide to the delicious cuisine of Dalmatia and the Makarska Riviera.
October brings the olive harvest, a warm sea and a quieter coast. Why autumn in Brist is worth planning for, and how to join the harvest.
