It’s Christmas in the small town around the Adriatic coast, and it’s been since St. Nicholas’ day. Makarska is a Christmas Town every year, a tradition they entered 2010, a tradition probably to continue for years to come.

You surely understand that Makarska is an attractive Croatian tourist centre of Makarska Riviera, based in the heart of Dalmatia, well – known because of its natural and climatic characteristics, rich cultural and historical heritage and in addition heterogeneous tourist offer and kind hosts.

Besides experiencing the sun, untouched nature and sea and different attractions the offer includes supreme accommodation in top-quality apartments, studio apartments and rooms.

Considering its geographical position Makarska is and ideal starting position for numerous excursions to neighboring places, no matter if You decide to visit the islands or a few of the places with different natural and cultural beauties and also rich tourist offer. You will always find in this town accommodation for example rent apartments Makarska.

There is no place in the whole Mediterranean area which has a such wealthy and noticeable contrast of the sea and coastal area and Biokovo Mountain that stands vertically across the whole town of Makarska and represents an unrepeatable combination of the sea, greenery and vertical stone cliffs.

In just one day You can both lie pleasantly around the beach and in the afternoon enjoy unforgettable sunset and delightful view of the Middle Dalmatian islands and whole Riviera through the slopes of the proud mountain.

Those interested in an active kind of holiday can also enjoy an attractive offer of plenty sport programs with some other possibilities on the beach, in the town, on the Mountain plus the neighboring places.

People from Makarska are called good and kind hosts, the town itself is famous for its cultural, sport and entertaining manifestations which is well known as a popular centre.

What this means is that here You will find a fantastic choice of traditional gastronomy, home-produced food and drinks served in restaurants, konobas as well as other consents Makarska is famous for.

For the reason of a good climatic conditions and terrains many sportsmen train and prepare themselves here or even a greater number of people visit us as a result of our unforgettable entertainment, numerous feasts as well as other events.

The 2010 edition would have been a success, and in 2011, the organizers enhanced the programme with increased events, including live music, theater, caroling, workshops and much more programming for children, who, like a year before, were the principle concern.

For residents and tourists alike, Makarska’s Christmas Town represents a celebration to enjoy an authentic Christmas atmosphere; to access know local traditions and cuisine; to purchase original handicrafts; and to gather around the Christmas tree joyfully drinking mulled wine, tee and punch.

There are 6 more days to enjoy the festive event in Makarska, as the Christmas Town is scheduled to shut its doors December 29, just two days before the New Year’s. The programme still includes daily concerts, and industry events.

For children, one of the most interesting features will be the large nativity scene, executed by local craftsmen, based on local traditions. A Santa’s Workshop can be available, showing curious kids how toys are produced, teach children how to make cards, prepare gifts, make Excersize equipment and other goodies. The workshop is much more substantial this year, compared to 2010 – and it’s also open daily from 9:30 to 11:00, and 17:00 to 19:00.

Today, Makarska is trying to create the largest Christmas minute card in Croatia – a 30 meters long creation to surpass last year’s 17 meter long card as reported tagza.com.

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