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Podgora
 
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PODGORA, a village and port in the Makarska littoral, 9 km southeast of Makarska; population 1,452. The village has a number of sources of potable water and a medicinal saltwater source called Klokun. Chief occupations include farming, growing of vines and olives, seafaring, fishing and tourism.

A beautiful beach, plenty of greenery, very good hotels and restaurants make Podgora one of the favourite tourist destinations. Re-creation enthusiasts are offered four tennis courts, as well as various playgrounds for indoor football, basketball and beach volleyball. Various workshops are also provided: yachting, windsurfing, water skiing; equipment for water sports and boats are also rented.

A number of events are organized during the tourist season: cultural and entertainment programs, performances of theatre and folklore groups and fishermen's fiestas. The most important feast in Podgora is the day of St. Vincent, patron saint of the village

 
 
 

 

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