Apartments Sumic Podgora

In the picturesque fishing town of Podgora, in the heart of the Makarska Riviera, we offer you 5 comfortable apartments, less than 100 meters from the heavenly beautiful beaches, white pebbled with natural shade. Apartments are for 2 to 5 people, air conditioned, have satellite TV, terrace or balcony with magnificent sea view, secured parking, and outdoor barbecue. There is also an Internet approach. Pets accepted by arrangement. Moreover, you can also get domestic products such as homemade olive oil, figs, homemade wine and brandy.

This picturesque fishermen and touristic town Podgora is situated in the heart of Makarska riviera, 7 km east from Makarska. Podgora is a place where one can relax, bathe in the crystal blue sea and enjoy natural beauties, mild climate and rich cultural, sport and entertainment life. Along the bay there are long pebble beaches and promenades. At the place of the former fisherman’s port, the new marina has been built where, during the summer, many touristic boats and yachts are anchored.

In Podgora there are numerous wellsprings of water suitable for drinking and a medicinal salt water spring Klokun.

The most important cultural monuments is the church of All Saints, built in 1764 and the Baroque church of Heart of Jesus built in 1804. Riviera Makarska - PodgoraOn the day of town’s patron St. Vicenco a big sacral and civil festivity is held in Gornja Podgora.

Active hollidays lovers have at disposal sport courts for volleyball, basketball, tennis, bowling. Water skiing, surfing, diving, boat and speed boat driving are also available.

In town restaurants and ‘konobas’ (taverns) guests can indulge in plenitude of fish specialities, quality vines and good atmosphere.

There are also numerous possibilities for excursions (natural park Biokovo, Blue and Red Lake near Imotski, boat trips to islands Brac, Hvar, Korcula and Mljet). Podgora is situated between two cities of rich monumental heritage- Split (65 km) and Dubrovnik (135 km), and it is not far from the sanctuary of Međugorje.

Throughout its long history, all the way since antiquity until the very present day, life in Podgora went on with the sea and for the sea, without ever questioning the unigque harmony resulting from its inherent differences: from the beautiful mountain still keeping the secrets of ancient hamlets, through terraced vineyards, olive-groves and pastures that have been a pledge of Podgora¨s culture and well-being for centuries, all the way to the high seas attracting generations of its inhabitants, famous seamen and fishermen.The challenge of the sea has left a strong mark on the temperament of Podgora s people, as well as become incorporated into its architecture.

Since the times of ancient sailboats that have sailed away beyond the horizons of time — until modern times, with a small harbour and a marina arround which Podgora has dressed its stony centre. Podgora has always been a holiday adventure, ready to meet your every fancy.Almost a century long tourism tradition is therefore not felt in Podgora as a burden brought about by modern times.

It is merely a civilizational continuance of the natural surroundings, the coastline and the sea, engaged in perpetual intertwinning.Whether you have decided to spend your holidays in one of Podgora s well-known hotels or in private accommodation, you are sure to find hospitality and interesting architectural properities, mixed with irresistible Mediterranean charm and rich experience in the trade.

Mild climate throughout the entire year offers possibilities of winter tourism.The summer sun and the isolated beaches are ideal for making friends with sea. The hamlets below the mountain tell tales of the tranquility of centuries past, while sports and recreation facilities allow you to be in and keep fit.Apart from enjoying the traditional local hospitality every day, you must be sure to taste some of the local specialities in the shade of a regular or a wineshop fish restaurant.

Whatever your expectations of a holiday might be, Podgora is the right choice. A safe harbour of your desires.Even the sea never says farewell here, only bye-bye.

Podgora offers various sports and recreation facilities, a football field, mini-football field, volleyball, basketball court, tennis courts, golf, rent a car, rent a scooter, rent a bike, water scooter, rent a boat, diving school, beautiful walking paths for jogging and fitness room and gym.

Catering consists of restaurants, traditional croatian taverns, pizzerias, fast food restaurants and cafes, night življenjepa takes place in the disco clubs, night clubs, musical evenings in the city.

In Podgora you close opportunities for rafting, and there are trips to nearby destinations, nearby islands. Beautiful is a promenade along the sea, but also held a number of entertainment and cultural events, fishermen´s nights, folk festivals. Podgora also has a port for nautical tourism.

Why choose Podgora for your vacation?

Clean sea, beautiful beaches, long promenades along the sea, pine trees along the beach, beaches in the village, entertainment on the beaches, sports facilities near the beaches, nudist beaches, secluded beaches, where not many people, rich gastronomic offer, rich night and entertaining life in the village, peace and quiet in the village without a big crowd, typical Croatian fishermen place, interesting diving, good position for surfing, long cycling routes and walking, the possibility of preparation of athletes, the possibility of departures on interesting trips, sailing through the options islands, wine routes in the vicinity, native cuisine, the possibility of pilgrimage trip, golf courses nearby, people familiar with the life and local traditions ... it is possible to add anything else?