Biokovo Mountain, actually part of a mountain range, is the highest mountain in Dalmatia and the second highest in Croatia - it rises to 1,762 metres at its highest point.

If you plan on visiting Biokovo Mountain, it is possible to base yourself at any of the little coastal towns in the Makarska Riviera - although Makarska itself, of course, would be the most suitable.

What to see and do at Biokovo Mountain
The Mountain is very suitable for walking and hiking, with Vosac peak (1,422m) only 1.8 miles from Makarska city centre (on a well signposted route). From Vosac, it takes two hours along another well marked path to Sveti Jure (St. George), the highest peak in the area at 1,762 metres. There are amazing views of the Croatian coastline and its island from Biokovo - on clear days, even parts of Bosnia and Italy (across the Adriatic sea) can be seen!

Organised hikes (of various levels of difficulty) on Biokovo can be joined for those wishing to join a professionally guided group.

There is a Botanical Garden in the village of Kotisina which has a variety of vegetation. In general, the mountain also has a profusion of wild flowers and plants. One of the better known types of geranium (called Biokovo) comes from here. For animal life, the Mountain is home to a number of goats.

The mountain is also well known for its caves.

Getting to Biokovo Mountain
As Biokovo Moutain is situated just "behind" Makarska, the easiest way is to reach this town by bus. See our Getting to Makarska section for details on how to do just that.

General Info
Part of the Mountain is designated as Biokovo National Park - the Park's official website is www.biokovo.com.