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Makarska
is
a town, port and tourist centre in a large cove, enclosed by Cape
Osejava in the south-east, and the Sveti Petar Peninsula, at
the foot of Biokovo, in the north-west.Economy
is based on farming, viniculture, growing and processing of
olives, food processing, processing of synthetic materials,
seafaring, fishing and tourism. Makarska is the tourist centre of
the riviera of the same name.
Nice long beaches, a lot of greenery, olive-groves and pine
forests at the contact point between the sea and the mountain
range, cultural and historical monuments, a number of hotels,
restaurants, sports and recreational facilities - all this makes
Makarska a very pleasant destination. Athletes and recreation
enthusiasts may use numerous playgrounds, facilities and equipment
for all kinds of sports on the ground and in the sea. The tennis
camp has nine clay courts, one colour set court and two lighted
indoor clay courts. This modern tennis centre, situated close to
the famous beach of Makarska, is often the venue of important
tennis tournaments. |
