Podgora

Podgora is a place in the region of Split. The small resort Podgora is located south of Makarska and Tucepi on the Makarska Riviera. Podgora is a place with around 3000 inhabitants. Here there is a port with fishing boats and a stone walkway with waterfront.

Here is Podgora located

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How to get to Podgora

Since the road opened A1 it is best to go over it until Sestanovac. From here, resuming the Adriatic Highway in the direction of Makarska. The alternate route is the ferry from Rijeka and Split, or by train from Split. For all those who come by plane descent in the AIRPORT in Split. From there, you drive a bus on the preferred destinations.

Map of Podgora

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Pictures of Podgora

History of Podgora

Podgora is for the first time mentioned in 1571. year. From this era, there are remains like the cemetery with monuments. Upper PODGORA, which was inhabited by the great earthquake of 1962. The series keeps the remains of churches, and most important buildings is a large tower on Mount Roščići which originates from the time of Turkish invasion, aT time is adapted for habitation. By the second half of the 20th century it was situated more of Biokovo, and only after the earthquake, locals have started to migrate closer to the sea. Adriatic road has greatly contributed to the develop of tourism.

What to see in Podgora

• Church of All Saints – built in 1764. year, here are traditionally celebrated the holidays Saint Vicenco first Sunday after the Great Lady
• Chapel of the Holy Jeusus heart – was built in 1804.

Excursions in the region of Podgora

• Dubrovnik
• Delta Neretva
• Bacinska Lakes
• Trogir
• Sibenik
• Biokovo Nature Park

Accomodations in Podgora

Hotels in Podgora

• Hotel Vila Sunce in Podgora ***
• Hotel Aurora in Podgora ***
• Hotel Mediteran in Podgora ***
• Hotel Minerva in Podgora ***
• Hotel Podgorka in Podgora ***
• Hotel Primordia in Podgora ***
• Hotel Villa Mozart in Podgora ****

Camping in Podgora

• Camping Sutikla Podgora

Private accomodations in Podgora

>> More apartments in Podgora can be found here.

Weather in Podgora

Below you see the current weather forecast for Podgora. The climate table of Podgora tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Podgora and a 7-day weather forecast for Podgora

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Climate in Podgora

Sports & leisure opportunities in Podgora

Podgora has a lot of sports and recreational institutions and opportunities for sport activities:

• Internal and external pools
• Sauna and swimming pool
• Sailing and other water sports
• Rent boats and gondoli
• Table tennis
• Mali courts for soccer, handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis,
• Diving school
• Bowling alley

Where to eat in Podgora

In Podgora there are numerous restaurants and taverns, where guests can enjoy in plenty of local fish specialties, quality wine and a good mood host.

Beaches in Podgora

Along the bay of the long gravel beach and promenade, which offers moments to enjoy in clean water.

Here you can find long beach with clean sand, placed in shadow of pine forests and also some beaches for nudist…

Nightlife and entertainment in Podgora

Makarska is known as a center of entertainment and nightlife in whole Dalmatia. Many bars, night clubs and disco guarantee unforgettable fun to the early morning hours. In all places of Makarska Riviera, as in Podgora during the tourist season are held various events, cultural events, entertainment, sports, gastronomy, etc.

• disco Opera
• disco Tropicana in hotel Meteor.
• party on a boat cruising along Makarska riviera …

Cultural events in Podgora

During the summer season here are organized various cultural events, such as:

• Concerts classical music
• Folklore appearances
• Evening chanson …

Videos of Podgora

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