The Biokovo massif rises almost vertically behind the Makarska Riviera to over 1700 metres. A narrow road winds from the park entrance near Makarska up to Sv. Jure peak (1762 m), Croatia's second-highest mountain. On the way is the Skywalk – a horseshoe-shaped glass platform jutting over the abyss at Ravna vlaška, 1228 metres up.
At a glance
Region
Central Dalmatia
Entrance
on the Makarska–Vrgorac road, approx. 6 km from Makarska
Highest peak
Sv. Jure, 1762 m
Skywalk
Ravna vlaška, 1228 m
Season
roughly April to October
Ideal for
view lovers, hikers, photographers
Tickets and the road
Tickets are bought online via the park's website; the number of vehicles on the Biokovo road is limited, so time slots are allocated. The Skywalk is included in admission. The road is narrow, partly single-track and without crash barriers – not for nervous drivers or large motorhomes. It's about 13 kilometres and half an hour to the Skywalk.
Hiking
Classic routes lead from Makarska or Bast up to Vošac (1421 m) and on towards Sv. Jure. The mountain is steep, shadeless and almost waterless: start early, carry plenty of water and stay away when storms or bora threaten.
Honest verdict
The view over the islands – on clear days as far as Italy – is spectacular. In high summer it's often hazy up top and queues form at the Skywalk. Go early in the morning and, when the bora blows, check whether the park is open.
