BASIC INFORMATION AND LOCATION

Podgora is a small village in Split-Dalmatia County, on the Makarska Riviera. Podgora has a population of 1,500, which has turned its economy to tourism. It is located 65 kilometers south of Split and 135 kilometers north of Dubrovnik. You can reach Podgora by taking the Adriatic Highway from Split or Dubrovnik, where there are airports, or by taking the A1 highway to Šestanovac, the Makarska exit, and you are in Podgora in about ten minutes. Podgora also has its own small port for boats.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS

Podgora was first mentioned in 1571 as one of the places under the protection of Venice after the Turkish defeat in the Battle of Lepanto. In the cemetery next to the church of St. Tekla, tombstones from that era can still be seen. Some archaeological artifacts testify to the existence of settlements in this area since prehistoric times and antiquity, probably due to its favorable location, mild climate and beautiful nature. The name itself is a result of its location next to the slopes of Biokovo. During the time of the Turks, this place bore the title Kaštel (Castello) because it was one of the strategic defensive points, for which reason numerous towers were built in the place. The place is divided into Gornja Podgora and Donja Podgora. The development of tourism began with the construction of Donja Podgora. The monument Galebova krila was erected on the slopes of Biokovo, and nearby is the prehistoric site of Troja gomile. In Gornja Podgora there are also the remains of the Rošćić tower. The place cherishes a long Christian tradition, as evidenced by numerous churches and chapels such as St. Rok, All Saints, St. Tekle, the chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the chapel-lighthouse Ijak and numerous others.

BEACHES

Find the perfect combination of shade, clear sea and the beauty of the coast on the beaches of Centar Podgora, Plišivac, Dračevac, Garma, Sutikla and Čaklje.

OTHER CONTENT

You can taste local specialties in the restaurants Riva, Primordija, Podgora, Vruja, Roko, Vrata Biokova, Hotel Kalifornija, Borak and Nota bene taverns, Klemić tavern and Wine & Spirit bar Kuka, and pizzerias Natalija and Portobello. As in every Dalmatian town, summers in Podgora are rich in events. There are fishermen's evenings, festivals, ethno evenings, beach parties, a fair in honor of St. Vincent in August, various plays, exhibitions or concerts that are part of the Podgora Cultural Summer. However, for night entertainment, you will have to look in nearby Makarska.

SPORT

Swimming and water sports such as diving, sailing, various attractions such as banana, parachute or tube rides, water skiing or scuba diving are inevitable summer joys. You can play water polo and picigin, rent a jet ski or speedboat and go to nearby islands.

WHAT TO DO AND EXCURSION OPPORTUNITIES

Podgora is located in the heart of Dalmatia, so all tourist destinations are within easy reach. You can take day trips to Split, Šibenik, Hvar, Brač, Salona, Trogir, Makarska, the Krka National Park, and south to the Neretva Delta or Dubrovnik.

ACCOMMODATION

The hotel offer in Podgora is truly extensive. There are hotels Podgorka, Medora Auri Family Beach Resort, Primordia, Aurora, Salines, Sirena, Natalia and Sunce. In addition to these, there are numerous apartments and holiday homes and mobile homes at Kamp Sutikla, Medora Orbis Camping & Glamping and Kamp Dole.