 Tucepi (population 1770) is located 4 km south-east of Makarska. Until the earthquake of 1962, the majority of its inhabitants were living in hamlets at the foot of the mountain Biokovo. Now a popular tourist destination thanks to its glorious coastline, its opportunities for sports and its excellent accommodation, 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 accommodation. The modern settlement of Tucepi, situated in
the south of the area, along the four 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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