Beaches in Podgora
Dalmatia.hr describes the beaches of Podgora as long, wide and mostly pebbly, 5,500 m in total. Plišivac lies north of the centre, with pines giving shade. Čaklje, in the south of Podgora, is a pebble beach with pine shade, restaurants nearby and a gradual entry into the sea. The largest beach in the centre, in front of the Medora Auri hotel, has an access ramp and a lift into the sea.
Getting to Podgora
The Podgora tourist board says Podgora is easy to reach on the Dalmatian coastal road from Split or Dubrovnik, and gives 65 km to Split and 165 km to Dubrovnik. Bus timetables for Podgora and Drašnice are published by the tourist board, and the Makarska bus station is at A. Starčevića 30. See the travel page and weather in Podgora.
Trips from Podgora
The Skywalk Biokovo viewpoint is horseshoe-shaped, with a glass floor, at 1,228 m above sea level. The Galebova krila monument was erected in 1962 on the slopes of Biokovo above upper Podgora. Dalmatia.hr lists Split, Trogir, Omiš, Brač and Hvar as day trips, and beaches in Baška Voda, Brela and Makarska.
Frequently asked questions – holidays in Podgora
Which beaches are in Podgora?
The Podgora tourist board names the beaches Plišivac, Dračevac, Garma, Sutikla and Čaklje, plus the town centre. Dalmatia.hr describes them as long, wide and mostly pebbly, 5,500 m in total.
How far is Podgora from Split?
The Podgora tourist board gives 65 km from Split and 165 km from Dubrovnik. It says Podgora is easy to reach on the Dalmatian coastal road from either city.
Is there a beach with a ramp in Podgora?
Yes. The largest beach in the centre of Podgora, in front of the Medora Auri hotel, has an access ramp and a lift into the sea (Podgora tourist board).
How high is the Skywalk near Podgora?
The Skywalk Biokovo viewpoint is at 1,228 m above sea level, according to the Podgora tourist board. It is horseshoe-shaped and has a glass floor.
Data sources: dalmatia.hr, tz-podgora.hr · Updated: October 2026
