Općina Baška Voda Unmissables

Općina Baška Voda encompasses a significant portion of the Makarska Riviera, where the karst peaks of Mount Biokovo meet the Adriatic coast. The area features diverse landmarks, from the 4.2-kilometer Sveti Ilija tunnel to the unique Brutalist architecture of the abandoned Krvavica children’s resort. Historic stone churches like Sv. Rok and Sv. Mihovil are situated throughout the foothills, while the heights of Miletin Bor provide a strategic launch point for paragliders overlooking the sea.

Makarska Riviera

The Makarska Riviera is a part of the Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea, about 60 kilometers long and only several kilometers wide,…

Baška Voda

Central transport hub for regional bus lines connecting Baška Voda with Split, Makarska, and Dubrovnik.

Dječje odmaralište-lječilište

Abandoned Brutalist health resort designed by Rikard Marasović in 1964. The circular structure is a significant example of mid-century modern Yugoslav architecture.

Mandlova Ploča

Elevated viewpoint on the slopes of Biokovo, providing vistas of the central Dalmatian islands and the coastline.

Tunel sveti Ilija

A 4,248-meter vehicular tunnel through the Biokovo mountain, linking the coastal highway to the Dalmatian hinterland and the A1 motorway.

Crkva Svih Svetih

Local stone church serving the coastal settlement of Krvavica.

Sv. Rok

Small Roman Catholic chapel located in the upper part of the municipality, built in traditional Dalmatian stone masonry.

Sv. Mihovil

Catholic church situated in the historic village of Bast, nestled at the foot of the Biokovo cliffs.

paragliding take off site, Miletin Bor, 650 m

Paragliding launch point at 650 meters altitude, used for flights over the Makarska Riviera.

Topića staje

Remains of traditional stone houses and livestock shelters that illustrate the historical mountain economy of the region.