Podgora: Where Nature is at its Finest
Podgora is a small town in the center of the Croatian Coast with a vibrant tourism industry which got its start in 1922 when the first hotel was built. Today, its hotel beds even outnumber Podgora’s inhabitants because of the town’s reputation as a tourist and natural oasis. Located in the Split-Dalmatia County, its lush and scenic surroundings impeccably harmonize with important historical sites.
Best Time to Visit
Podgora is referred to as the land of endless summer owing to its mild climate so you can spend your holiday there any time of the year. But the town’s high season is during the summer months of July and August. In summer, Podgora organizes a number of events and festivities like the fishing night, folklore evenings and many more. However, the perfect time to visit Podgora is in May and June or September and October when the weather is ideal for swimming and sunbathing, the crowds are thinner and Podgora, Croatia hotel rates are discounted.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotels near the beaches are in abundance in Podgora. The Medora Auri Family Beach Hotel overlooks a private beach while the Hotel Podgorka is opposite a pebble beach. Villa Marija, on the other hand, is located in ahilltop with the nearest beach being only .65 miles away. Podgora is indeed a true paradise especially evident in the most beautiful beach of Podgora, Plišivac Beach. The exceptional view of the ocean is enjoyed at Biokovo Nature Park. On the other side of the mountain is the Wings Monument, a modern sculpture in honor of those who perished during WWII.