Baska Voda  

Beach of Baska Voda

Baska (pronounced Bashka) Voda is a small village and port only 9km north of Makarska and just south of Brela. It's an easy day trip from Split but it's also a wonderful holiday destination in its own right. (See Baska Voda on a map)

Once a humble fishing village, Baska Voda's beaches, pine woods and lovely setting have made it a favorite for seaside tourism. Here's what writer Mark Hodson said about Baska Voda recently in the Sunday Times:

The southern Dalmatian coast is dotted with delightful shingle and pebble strands that look out at the limpid Adriatic Sea. But despite the intense competition in this area, the Blue Flag Baska Voda beach — which sits in the lee of the pink-hued Biokovo mountains — is one of the undoubted hot spots. The Krka National Park and the islands of Hvar — with its cool harbourside bars and superb architecture — and Brac are all within easy reach.

What to See & Do

No one comes to Baska Voda for museums & galleries; it's an outdoorsy place. Most people want to hang out on the beach but you can also do some pleasant hikes, mostly to nearby Biokovo Mountain. Visit the nearby villages of Bast and Topici, known for their artisanal cheese, prosciutto and bread. Take an easy walk to Promajna and the little fishermen's village of Bratus.

When to Go

Outside of the glorious summer season, the chief local event is on December 6 when the feast of St Nicholas (the town's patron saint) is celebrated.

Accommodation in Baska Voda

Four-star hotels
Apartments Ivana
Dorijini Dvori
Hotel Horizont
Hotel Croatia
Aparthotel Milenij
Hotel Conte
Hotel Villa Bacchus

Three-star hotels
Apartments Promanja
House Bilic
Vila Verica--self-catering apartments
Pension Palac
Villa Marija

Two-star hotels
Hotel Hrvatska
Hotel Slavija

Private Accommodation in Baska Voda

For private accommodation in Baska Voda, try Urania apartments, Urania bungalows or check out the following:

Getting to Baska Voda

Baska Voda is an easy jaunt whether by car or bus. It lies just off the main coastal road and most buses running from Dubrovnik to Split make a stop in Baska Voda. (See a schedule of Dubrovnik's buses).

Tourist Information in Baska Voda

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