Where to swim
The finest beaches
BRELA · Beach
The famous Brela rock is the postcard image of the Makarska Riviera — shallow, family-friendly water early in the morning, busier by midday.
BRELA · Beach
A small pebble cove five minutes north of Punta Rata, split by a boulder into two bays. Exceptional water clarity, strong afternoon shade, and a parking situation that rewards people who read the small print.
BRELA · Beach
A pine-shaded pebble cove at the quiet northern end of Brela — far enough from the postcard beaches to feel like a different place, close enough to reach on foot if you have the time.
Calm water in the coves. The Biokovo ridge at your back. Evenings on the riva. The details make the week.
The water
Clean coves and open bays — different each morning depending on wind and tide.
The pebbles
Fine shingle underfoot along much of the shore — pack water shoes if you prefer soft sand.
The ridge
Biokovo rises sharply behind the coast — hiking and views without leaving the riviera.
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