Tucepi is a young, modern resort, the southernmost in the "necklace" of the Riviera of Makarska. It is a calm and tranquil area suitable for a relaxing family holiday, especially with children.

Tucepi is surrounded by mountains from all sides: from the coast by the Biokovo massif, and from the sea by the rocky islands of Hvar and Brac and the Peljesak peninsula. Between the town and the mountains lies the Adriatic Road which enables easy access to almost any city on the coast, so renting a car would prove a useful forethought. In general, the tourism industry began to boom in this town in the mid-20th century, which, in combination with other processes in the economy, caused its rapid blooming and migration of people from the surrounding villages to Tučepi. The history of Tučepi goes back into the past: it was founded by Illyrians before Christ. The interesting sites here include the church of St. Juraj (13th century) and the tomb of one of the Venetian Doges who was killed in a sea battle with a local Slavic tribe.

How to get there

The town of Makarska is only 3 km away. The town centres are connected by a shuttle bus running every half hour. The walk in between takes approximately 40 minutes and is enhanced by the wonderful scenery of the surrounding countryside.

Tučepi Beach

Tučepi has a 3 km long sandy beach with a very gentle seabed (another great advantage for holidaymakers with children). The town of Tucepi is not large and has no more than 4000 inhabitants, stretching 3 km along the very edge of the sea. It is famous for its longest shingle beach on the Riviera. The beach stretches along the promenade (which goes through the whole town), with magnificent Dalmatian pines serving as sun-shade, but you wouldn't miss by renting sun loungers, as lying on the pebble is not very comfortable. Beach mats are available for purchase just like in any other resort town.

Hotels and Apartments

There are only a few hotels in town, and most have pools and interesting interiors. A particular feature of the hotels there is animation for children, which is not at all uncommon on the Riviera of Makarska.

Tucepi is a small town located on the Adriatic Sea, in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. The town is situated on a peninsula between the towns of Makarska and Ploče. Tucepi is a popular tourist destination, with a number of hotels and restaurants. The first hotel in Tucepi was Hotel Palace, which was built in 1895. Hotel Palace is still in operation, and is now known as the Hotel Tucepi. Other Tucepi Hotels include the Hotel Tamaris, the Hotel Atrium, the Bluesun Hotel Alga, the Hotel Kastelet, the Hotel Sunce, and the Hotel Mimoza.

Entertainment and attractions in Tucepi

The attractions include the ancient Roman villas, the ancient St. George's Cathedral and the Church of St. Juraj. Hotel Kastelet is now open in the summer residence of the Abbot of Trubisic.

While vacationing in Tucepi, you can entertain yourself with numerous excursions. The variety of them is so great and their destinations so interesting that it is hard to refuse, and you have to choose between the beach and picturesque tours. One of the most interesting trips is to Split, where a large number of ancient monuments and historical sights have been preserved. It's well worth exploring; its ancient streets are comfortably lined with boutiques of both the most famous and the most obscure brands. An interesting excursion is a trip to Dubrovnik. The road goes along the seashore and offers wonderful scenery, both sea and mountain.

Due to the geography of the region, this tour involves crossing into Bosnia. The way through Bosnia is not long, less than 10 km, but a border is a border, so you have to have your passport. It so happens that tour buses make a technological stop on Bosnian territory, during which you can buy souvenirs from Bosnia to certify your stay in this country as well. The currency is either Croatian or Bosnian, but the Euro is also accepted here - no problem with that. The city of Dubrovnik itself is very interesting, and not without reason it is called the pearl of Croatia.

Trips to the islands of Hvar and Brač are usually accompanied by fishing and a picnic. Regardless of the luck of the fishing trip, no one will go hungry as the crew of the boat will be thoughtfully taking care of this. There is an interesting excursion to the island of Krk with its famous nature reserve and picturesque waterfalls. The most courageous can go rafting on the River Cetina, which is not an easy one, as the river is mountainous and has very difficult parts. All excursions are very entertaining and well organised.

The town itself does not provide for standard night-time revelry, it is quiet and peaceful. This, together with the excellent ecological situation and the comfortable beach, makes it an attractive holiday destination for children. An important point to note is that in most Western European countries school closes on June 15, so after this date there are a large number of children and teenagers in all resorts in Croatia, including Tučepi.