Biokovo is a mountain that emerges from the sea, offering unforgettable panoramic views of the Makarska Riviera from its peaks and vistas. Apart from its location, Biokovo is unique because of its geomorphology and biodiversity, which were the main reasons for proclaiming the mountain Biokovo a nature park in 1981.
Some basic and important information about Biokovo:
Foundation year: 1981 (Law on Proclamation of Nature Park Biokovo, N.N. No. 24 of 16. June 1981)
Area: 196 km2 (19,550 ha)
Elevation: 200-1762 m
Highest peak: Sveti Jure (1762 m)
County: Splitsko-dalmatinska
Cities: Makarska, Vrgorac
Municipalities: Brela, Baska Voda, Tucepi, Podgora, Zagvozd, Zadvarje, Sestanovac.
Biokovo
… is an area of special forest vegetation consisting of Dalmatian black pine and beech and fir grains, each type of vegetation in its mountainous area. Part of the park is the Kotišina Botanical Garden, founded by Dr. Fr. Jure Radić for the purpose of scientific research and observation, and the protection and conservation of the plant life of the mountain. It is located above the village of Kotišina, at an altitude of 350 to 500 meters.
The garden area extends over 16.5 ha and is not a botanical garden in the classical sense. Plants are not introduced according to a certain rule, but as a fenced part of nature where the native fauna will be kept. Some 300 wild plants, mostly Mediterranean and mountain, are within the garden. The perennials of the Adriatic are the iris and Neapolitan cyclamen.
St. Jure
From its height of 1762 meters, is the highest peak of Biokovo and the third highest mountain peak of Croatia, behind the peak Sinjal on Dinara (1831 m) and the peak Kamesnica on the mountain Kamesnica (1809 m). It can be accessed by hiking trails, as well as by the Biokovo Road, the highest Croatian road.
St Jure offers a fantastic view of the Makarska coast and islands. On clear days it is possible to see Monte Gargano Mountain in Italy, 250 km away. Therefore in the summer season, the peak is an attractive tourist location, to which many tourists bring minibusses.
Given the altitude and the fact that it is at the intersection of the Mediterranean and continental climates, so the average annual temperature is around 4 ° C on St. George’s, with snow, retaining for most of the year; this is one of the coldest spots in Croatia.
Vošac, 1421 m – the most popular ascent from Makarska. And so one of the most beautiful views of the Makarska Riviera is from Vošac, and at the top is the Toni Roso mountaineering club run by the Extremely Alpine Club in Makarska.
About 50,000 tourists visit the Biokovo mountain annually. A major tourist attraction is the Biokovo road leading to the top, which is loaded with vehicles during the tourist season.
Makarska Riviera
A large number of agencies from the Makarska Riviera area offer trips to Biokovo. Which consist of transportation to Vosac. From where, in summer weather and sunny days, a magnificent view of the sea and the Makarska Riviera is reached. And also wisiting the mountain peak of St. Jure.
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