ABOUT MAKARSKA RIVIERA

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Monday, 26 January 2009

ABOUT MAKARSKA RIVIERA Makarska has always been the center of the surrounding region known as Makarska Riviera, both in an administrative, political and economic sense, as well as a center of culture, education, and since the mid twentieth century, tourism. Makarska is also the main port and tourist centre of the Makarska Riviera. It lies in a spacious cove which is closed off by Cape Osejava on the East, and by the Peninsula of Saint Peter from the southwest side. Today, it is a city of more than 15 thousand inhabitants that encompasses picturesque villages at the foot of the Biokovo Mountain, including Veliko Brdo, Puharici, Kotisina and Makar (which is where the name of Makarska comes from). Most of Makarska's residents keep themselves busy by tending to their vineyards, olive groves and fig trees, making wine and olive oil as well as fishing and tourism. Makarska’s developed coastline is made up of an old Mediterranean style town as well as a more modern region made up of hotels, restaurants, campsites, apartments and villas. Makarska is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Croatian coast, attractive for its nature and good climate, rich in tourist attractions and full of hospitable hosts. Apart from that Makarska Riviera has become more accessible to all those who wish to visit or invest in this area. Until recently Makarska Riviera was located an hour and a half away from the nearest airport in Split, and 2.5 hours away from the airport of Dubrovnik. However, these distances are becoming smaller timewise as the highway from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is being finished. In the summer 2007, highway from Zagreb to Makarska was finished, making the distance from Split Airport to Makarska only half an hour, and connecting Makarska to the European Union via Zagreb. To this day, Makarska is known for its long sandy beach. The walkways are lined with pine trees and surrounded by luxury hotels, tourist facilities, and gastronomical havens, and there is plenty of fun for both adults and children. Makarska is located below the mountain of Biokovo (1762 m), which protects it from the harsh continental climate and is responsible for its rich Mediterranean vegetation, mild winters, long, warm summers cooled by a refreshing breeze called maestral. Makarska has more than 2750 hours of sun each year and the air temperature above 20°C from July to September. During these same months, the crystal-clear sea also averages a temperature of above 20°C. Tucepi, Podgora, Zivogosce, Igrane, Brela, and Baska Voda are just a few of the larger towns located on the Makarska Riviera and are very close to the town of Makarska as well as great places for a holiday. Buying property in this area is currently an extremely good investment. The price level is still far below that of the other European Mediterranean states. Over the last few years, Makarska Riviera has become a very popular holiday destination - a trend that is increasing every year. The purchase of property is therefore set to be a very sound investment. With the modernization and informatization of the Land Registry and Cadastre systems, and adoption of new urban zoning plans Makarska Riviera has become an even safer place for property investment. Along Makarska Riviera there are many opportunities to realize your dreams of sunshine and beach. Proximity to the sea, beaches and small picturesque fishing villages enable you to experience the dream of the Mediterranean as it once was. You can find houses with panoramic sea views and within walking distance of the beach, or in the middle of a fishing village. The Croatian coast is still as it was hundreds of years ago. As in other countries, proximity to the sea is a central factor in property prices, but the general price level is still low. The Croatian authorities have decided that the country is not to become a new "Spain", with excessive development. Many Croatian towns are to be found on UNESCO's heritage list, which regulates permitted development. There is already an apparent tendency for investors who previously have looked towards Spain and France to look towards the Adriatic coast. Property prices in this area are expected to rise by more than 10% a year.

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