Traveling to the city of Makarska is often described as taking a trip to paradise. The budget hotels in Makarska offer a commanding view of the Biokovo Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city itself is part of what is called the Makarska Riviera which spans about 60 kilometers of coastline in Croatia. The town has changed hands numerous times over the past few centuries. It has been held by the Republic of Venice, the Ottomans and even the French. With its colorful history, Makarska today enjoys a thriving tourist trade. In fact, one of the most popular points of interest in town is the charming promenade that offers a little bit of everything for the tourists, including cafés, shops and restaurants.
The beginnings of the tourist trade to Makarska are found in 1914, which was when the first hotel in the town was built. Today there are many types of hotels and inns to choose from. Finding cheap hotels in Makarska that overlook the beautiful town square or the Franciscan monastery can be accomplished quite easily. For nature lovers, a day trip to the Krka Natural Park to see the beautiful waterfalls is something that is definitely worth doing during your holiday stay on the Croatian coastline. Many people travel to the area between the months of May and October, because those are the warmer summer months and the best times to enjoy the sandy beaches.