Makarska is very popular with visitors along the riviera south of Split as it is an excellent place to stay for visiting the islands and the nearby dramatic Biokovo Mountains as well a magnificent resort in its own right. There is a lively promenade and then a beautiful old town stretching back along narrow streets from the horseshoe bay and harbour. There is a fine stretch of white pebble beach with plenty of small inlets for more secluded bathing; the resort also offers a fine tennis centre, a superb local market, watersports and many, many places to eat and drink.