This May or September, join us in the sensational Makarska Riviera, on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. Our modern stylish four-star hotel sits on the seafront in the pretty town of Makarska, renowned for its beaches, seafront promenade and nightlife.
During our week away, we explore the region’s natural beauty and history with two included excursions; one up into the Biokovo National Park and the other along the Cetina River to Omiš, a medieval seafront town with 13th Century fortresses to visit as well as a beautiful sandy beach lined with cafes and restaurants.
This region boasts stunning landscapes, crystal-clear waters, beautiful beaches, and picturesque coastal towns. A true gem for those seeking a week of solitude and relaxation, along with the chance to soak up the local traditions and fascinating culture of Croatia.
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Hotel Valamar Meteor stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountains overlooking the sea, with access to the seafront promenade and pebble beach of Makarska.
The hotel is contemporary in design and has a modern feel to it, offering a wide choice of pretty spots to take advantage of the beautiful views. A favourite may have to be the outdoor infinity pool that offers a spectacular sea view! The resort centre is just a short walk away along the seafront promenade, offering an array of shops, restaurants and lively bars.
Makarska is a smart seaside town, with its pretty promenade, shops, bars and restaurants. The town also provides a great base for those who want a bit of a mix of everything, from beaches to nightlife, as well as sightseeing and adventure. Make the most of it, with easy access along the coast to Spilt, day trips up to the Biokovo Mountains and also ferry and catamaran connections to the island of Brac.
If lazy days close to base are more your thing, there’s plenty to see. Including St. Mark’s Church on the main square, which dates back to 1776 and the Franciscan monastery, which was founded and built in 1614 and now homes the Malacological museum where you can see the largest collection of snails, shells and mussels.
As part of our package, we spend the day sightseeing along the Cetina River to Omis. Our first stop is the Gubavica Waterfall – the highest waterfall on the Cetina River. We then continue through the villages towards Omiš. Before arriving in Omiš, we stop at the cliff above the city to get stunning views over the ocean, Brac Islan and Cetina Canyon. Omiš is known for its history of piracy. This charming city is home to many medieval fortresses, the most famous once being a 13th Century Mirabelle Fortress, and a 15th Century Fortress Starigrad (Fortica). In addition, Omiš has a beautiful sandy beach, peppered with restaurants and cafes. We enjoy some free time exploring the city before we hop on a boat for a ride up the Canyon of Cetina River. Our lunch will be taken along the river banks, where we enjoy dalmatian delicacies including meat and potatoes cooked under a traditional cast-iron bell. After lunch, we head back to our hotel and the resort of Makarska.
At first glance, the Biokovo mountain looks grey and scanty, however close-up, the mountain provides a great variety of flora and fauna. Our second included tour allows us to discover the most beautiful parts of this mountainous region of Dalmatia, including a glass platform ‘skywalk’.
We pop our walking boots on to make the climb to the highest peak in Croatia – St. Jure, which offers views over the coastal towns and cities, neighbouring islands, olive groves and abandoned vineyard terraces. One you’ll want photographic evidence of!
The skywalk is a real treat where you can walk out on a purpose built glass walkway to take in the vastness of the scenery around you!
The Meteor is a perfectly positioned hotel located right on Makarska’s pebble beach and the seafront promenade making it a fantastic base for our week. With Mount Biokovo as its backdrop and stunning views out to nearby islands this well-appointed hotel will only add to the enjoyment of sun week.
Facilities include restaurant, bar, outdoor (subject to weather conditions) and indoor pool, air conditioned gym, Spa (including sauna, whirlpool, massage and beauty treatments – charges apply), evening entertainment and Wi-Fi.
The comfortable rooms include en-suite bathroom, flat screen television, Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, kettle, hairdryer, fridge and balcony with side sea view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer time from Split airport to Hotel Valamar Meteor is approximately 90 minutes.
• less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
As part of you holiday you have two included excursions – details of these will be given at your welcome meeting.
Important information – the included excursions do include walking as part of the tour and may not suit those with limited mobility. Please note that these excursions, although included are not compulsory.
Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evening, with the emphasis throughout being informal but with no shorts or vests in the restaurants in the evenings. Early and late season evenings can be cool so do ensure that you take a cardigan or jacket and even some rain wear.
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.
Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €25.00 per week. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January - February | 10 °C | 6 °C |
| March | 14 °C | 8 °C |
| April | 18 °C | 11 °C |
| May | 23 °C | 16 °C |
| June | 27 °C | 20 °C |
| July - August | 30 °C | 22 °C |
| September | 25 °C | 18 °C |
| October | 20 °C | 14 °C |
| November | 15 °C | 10 °C |
| December | 12 °C | 7 °C |
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