Nature park Biokovo Croatia

Nature park Biokovo Croatia is situated on south eastern part of Croatia in Middle Dalmatia, in hinterland of towns Brela, Makarska and Podgora, to road Sestanovac – Vrgorac on east. As mature park Biokovo it has been proclaimed in year 1981. with surface of 196 km2. Biokovo is beautiful and large mountain which dominates above tourist towns of Makarska riviera. Travel agencies from towns Makarska, Tucepi and Podgora organize excursions to nature park Biokovo, which can be reached by road to Upper Tucepi and famous restaurant and rural house Gate Of Biokovo and mountain lodge little further. Nature park Biokovo Croatia is famous after numerous animals: Wild goats, mouflons, wolves, foxes, rabbits and numerous birds. In this area, beeches, firs, mountain oaks, black pine trees and many other vegetation are growing. For protection of flora, Botanic garden has been establiched. When sky is clear after rains, from highest mountain top of Sveti Jure ( 1762 m ) coast of Italy is seen. In Nature Park Biokovo Croatia there are numerous marked mountain trails and paths, resting places and mountain lodges, so numerous excursionists, guests and tourist could orientate themselves and enjoy safety and beautiful view to islands and Makarska riviera coast. Management of Nature Park Biokovo Croatia is located in town Makarska.