BIOKOVO
Biokovo is renowned for its rugged beauty, steep cliffs, and rich flora and fauna. Throughout history, it protected the local population from sea attacks while posing a natural barrier to land invaders. Today, it is a nature park and a popular excursion spot, featuring numerous marked hiking trails, endemic plant species, and diverse wildlife. The striking contrast between the nearly two-thousand-meter-high snowy mountain and the gentle coastline is truly unique. A half-hour drive along the well-maintained road through the nature park takes you to breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the city and surrounding islands. You can explore Biokovo on foot or by car all the way to the peak of Sv. Jure, from where you can see the entire Makarska Riviera with its islands on one side and the Zagora region and Herzegovina on the other.
If you’re hiking, it’s essential to adapt to weather conditions, wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and carry plenty of water. Always inform someone of your route and destination, as caution is never excessive, and bringing a mobile phone can be invaluable in case of emergency. The most striking and complex feature is undoubtedly the construction of the Skywalk—a horseshoe-shaped viewing platform that extends beyond the cliff edge, with a glass floor for walking. The Skywalk is a unique example of enhancing the attractiveness of a natural location due to its “extreme component,” leading to an increase in visitors. It is located in the southwestern part of Biokovo Nature Park, at the 13th kilometer of the Biokovo road. The construction of the viewing platform was carried out as a reconstruction and extension of the existing lookout point near the Ravna Vlaška information center.
The viewpoint has the capacity to accommodate up to 50 visitors at the same time. Visitors can reach the Ravna Vlaška lookout and the Skywalk via the so-called Biokovo road, which leads from the main entrance to Biokovo Nature Park on the state road D512 (Makarska-Vrgorac) toward the highest peak, Sveti Jure. The park is officially open for visitors from April to November, as access is not permitted during the winter months for safety reasons, including hazardous winter conditions on the roads. We believe that you too will take away unforgettable moments from one of the most beautiful mountains in Croatia.
NP BIOKOVO
Franjevački put 2/A
21 300 Makarska
