 Igrane
is an idilic Dalmatian village situated in the heart of Makarska
Riviera, 7 km away from Podgora and 15 km far from the city of
Makarska. The village is placed on a small peninsula with a vast pebble
beach on the southeast, the beach is 1.5 km long. The sarcophagi dating
from the Roman Age bears witness to a long history of the village. The
Baroque summer house of Simic-Ivanisevic family was built in the 18th
century, the house is situated on the beach. There is the St. Michael's
church (XI/XII ct) located in the middle of the olive trees above the
village. In the village there stands the Baroque parish church (from
1752). The village is characterized by the tall church-tower. There is
the breakwater in the port suitable for the smaller yachts to ashore.
The
active sports lovers have at disposal various water sports, diving
school, mini-golf, table tennis, bowling,… Igrane is an ideal place for
a nice, family vacation, for enjoying the virginal Dalmatian nature,
crystal, clean sea and air. There are also numerous stores, souvenir
shops, money exchange offices, a post office, restaurants, caffe
bars…Igrane is an ideal startin point for numerous excursions, for it
is placed near numerous natural and cultural features of interest:
natural park Biokovo, Omis and rafting on the river Cetina, Trogir,
Blue and Red lake near Imotski, Dubrovnik, Međugorje.or the guest
desiring unruly night life, there are nearby Makarska, Baska Voda,
Tucepi and Brela.
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