'The glorious coastline along Tucepi is making it an increasingly popular tourist destination, thanks to its mixture of historical sights and thrilling watersports.'
The village of Tucepi was first settled four thousand years ago by the Illyrians. The area is characterised by terraced gardens, vineyards and olive groves, fed by the many natural springs. In fact the name Tucepi, is thought to be derived from old Illyrian for 'village at the source.' Its white pebble beaches are edged by pine and olive trees and enjoy a mild climate, due in part to the shelter provided by Mount Biokovo. The clear Adriatic waters are used for water-skiing, pedal boats, jet skiing, and parachute water-skiing, windsurfing, and diving – making for plenty of action packed fun. Alternatively, those of you who are into more into finding out about the history of the place can visit Tumuli, with its prehistoric burial mounds and ancient stone fort that overlooks the village. Nearby Sutvid Hill also has ancient graves, and Roman remains such as coins have also been found in the area. Other popular pursuits include hiking and mountaineering, as a way of getting to see the peaceful and picturesque open countryside. Makarska, the principal town of the famously beautiful Makarska Riviera, is the best place to visit for shopping and nightlife, and is just a short cab drive away. There you'll find a good choice of restaurants where you will be able to partake in the custom of enjoying an appetiser of say plum brandy, or an herbal liqueur, before dinner – a very easy habit to get into.
On nearby Sutvid hill are the remains of a necropolis from the classical period, where engraved stelae (upright stone slabs), graves and Roman coins have been found. The village has several interesting churches, and there are three baroque villas along the coast. Pebble beaches surrounded by pine and olive trees offer plenty of scope for watersports. Tucepi lies at the foot of the limestone peak of Biokovo, a centre for mountaineering, caving and speleology, and hiking among flower-filled meadows, as well as for hunting mouflon and chamois. To the west, Tucepi borders Makarska, the principal town of the famously beautiful Makarska riviera.
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Tucepi hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Tucepi include Afrodita Holiday Village, Hotel Alga and Hotel Neptun.
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Beaches
Tucepi's white pebble beaches are edged by pine and olive trees and enjoy a mild climate, due in part to the shelter provided by Mt Biokovo. The clear Adriatic waters are used for water-skiing, pedal boats, jet-ski, parachute water skiing, wind-surfing, and diving. Watersports equipment can be hired on the beaches.
Eating out
Local specialities are on offer both in large, comfortable restaurants, restauracija restoran, and in the picturesque little family-run konobas. Wherever you dine out expect to be offered a small glass of brandy or liqueur as an appetiser. These might include plum brandy, herbal brandy, cognac, cherry liqueur and herbal liqueur, while to end of there is an almost obligatory strong cup of espresso. Apart from the ubiquitous seafood, watch out for menestra, a vegetable and bean soup, pasta with tartufe (wild truffles), smoked Dalmatian ham and Pag cheese, a unique hard cheese from a nearby island served with olives.
Nightlife
Outside of the main hotels, nightlife tends to be sedentary long conversations over a drink or a coffee rather than wild dancing. But as with shopping, all the nightlife most people can cope with is just 4km down the road in Makarska.
Shopping
Most of the shopping facilities on the Makarska Riviera are to be found in the main town of Makarska, which is just a short taxi or water taxi ride away, with Tucepi's local facilities consisting of little more than a small supermarket, fresh produce stalls and small specialist stores.
Local information
Sports facilities are available mainly in hotels. Sports include tennis, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis. Within the village and worth a visit are the Church of Our Lady's Birth, a single nave Dalmatian Provincial Baroque building near the modern cemetery. Built in 1703, the church retains several elements of an early Christian church dating to the fifth century. In the southwest of the village is the 14th century St. George's Church, a single nave Romanesque-Gothic building with a semicircular apse. Ferries to the island of Brac are available in the nearby town of Makarska, where you will also find numerous shops and restaurants.
Location
On the Makarska Riviera, 4km from Makarska
Transfer time
About 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (longer in high season)
Recommended
Luxury
