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Makarska is a city, port and holiday maker centre enclosed by Cape Osejava in the south-east, and the Sveti Petar ( St. Peter ) Peninsula, at the foot of Biokovo, in the north-west ; population 11,743. The climate is Mediterranean; the robust bora occurs in winter months. Economy is based on farming, viniculture, growing and processing of olives, food processing, processing of synthetic materials, seafaring, fishing and tourism.Makarska is the visitor centre of the riviera of the same name. The town developed in the shape of an amphitheatre, on the coast and at the foot of Biokovo. It consists of the old city core of Mediterranean type and the new part with hostels, restaurants, shops etc. To the north-west is a pleasant park and a forest of pine, which encloses a 1,500-m long beach in Donja Luka. Farther of Donja Luka are many sand coves, parted by small limestone crests. Makarska is located on the key road ( M2, E65 ). Nice long beaches, a lot of greenery, olive-groves and pine forests at the point of contact between the sea and the mountain range, cultural and historical monuments, a number of hostels, eateries, sports and recreational facilities - all this makes Makarska a very pleasant destination. Tourism has a years-long custom here ; the 1st hotel was built as early as 1914, and the Society for the Beautification of the city was founded in 1922. It has a rich cultural and historic heritage. This is one of the reason, tourists have a wish to have a property here. A special attraction is the Malacological Museum ( in the Franciscan monastery ) with an engaging and unique collection from the Adriatic and other seas in the world. It is one of the loveliest and richest malacological museums in the world.Sportsmen and recreation enthusiasts may use many playgrounds, facilities and apparatus for all types of sports on the ground and in the sea . The tennis camp has nine clay courts, one colour set court and 2 lighted indoor clay courts. This modern tennis centre, situated near to the famous beach of Makarska, is usually the location of crucial tennis tournaments.Makarska is also a health resort, with the well known recreational and health centre Biokovka, which offers varied therapeutic services. Terribly agreeable are walks along the port and public beaches, and mountain lovers may go by one of the mountain trails to the tops of Biokovo, which provide a nice view on the surroundings, clean air and silence. Biokovo Mountain has really engaging geomorphological forms and endemic plant species. High game ( moufflons and chamois ) is amply represented here. Cultural and entertainment programs are a vital part of the life here, particularly in the tourist season. The traditional Cultural Summer occurs in July and Aug, offering a rich drama and concert program, performances of Dalmatian harmony-singing groups, art exhibitions, recitals and folk music performances. The hottest events are the Fishermen's Night and the Night of Kalelarga ( night of the town ).
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