Tucepi (population 1800) is located 5 km south east of Makarska. Until
the earthquake of 1962, the majority of its inhabitants were living in
hamlets at the foot of the mnt. Biokovo. Now a popular tourist
destination thanks to its glorious coastline, its opportunities for
sports and its excellent accomodation, the settlement of Tucepi was
first settled four thousand years ago by the Illyrians. Tucepi is one of the most beautiful and famous vacation places
on the Adriatic, with numerous hotels and family houses which offer
diversified accomodation. The modern settlement of Tucepi, situated in
the south of the area, along the 4 kilometres of mild, cultivated
pebbly shore, seeks its prosperity in tourism.
It is distinguished by the most beautiful and longest gravel beach of the Makarska Riviera, a pine wood, olive-groves,
luxury hotels, beautiful houses and sports grounds. Rich in natural
water springs (the name 'Tucepi' may come from Old Illyrian and mean
'village at the spring'), the area abounds with terraced gardens,
vineyards and olive-groves. The coastal slopes are dotted with villages
built in traditional Mediterranean style and the signs of an early
habitation, such as the impressive tumuli - the burial mounds of
prehistoric people. An ancient stone-built hill fort overlooks the
village.
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. Local specialities are on offer both in large,
comfortable restaurants, restauracija restoran, and in the picturesque
little family-run konobas. 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. High-quality service
in luxury hotels and in private accommodations guarantee a holiday you
will never forget. The settlement of Tucepi is daily connected by buses
to Split, Makarska and Dubrovnik. Excursions to such important historical and cultural centres will enrich your stay.
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