Tucepi, Croatia: Travel Info & Best Beaches!

The lovely town Tucepi in Croatia is located on the Makarska Riviera and is a popular destination for sun-seeking beach lovers, but also for active travelers who want to spend their vacation in one of the most stunning places in this area. With a length of almost 4 kilometers, the famous Tucepi beach is the longest beach in the entire region, and it is just the perfect place to swim and relax. Moreover, here you will enjoy a breathtaking scenery with the gorgeous bright pebble beach and the mighty Biokovo mountains in the background. Numerous bars, cafés, restaurants and konobas along the coast invite you to linger, and great attractions in the surrounding area are guaranteed to keep you entertained during your visit to Tucepi

In this travel guide, you will find all the important information and tips about Tucepi in Croatia. We show you great pictures, the attractions and things to do in Tucepi, fantastic beaches, the best excursions and where to find recommended accommodations.

Tucepi

General Information about Tucepi

Tucepi in Makarska, also spelled Tučepi, is one of the most famous resorts on the Riviera. The tourist center is located around the pretty harbor, which enchants with its many fishing boats, yachts and excursion boats. Here you will also find most of the restaurants and bars, but of course also bakeries, supermarkets, numerous holiday apartments, hotels and ATMs. The touristic offer is excellent, the beaches are beautiful and thanks to the central location you can experience from Tucepi great excursions. Tucepi is famous for its long beach, which is the longest pebble beach in the entire region with about 4 kilometers.

Although this town was first mentioned in 1434, there is no typical Croatian old town in the center of Tucepi. There are only some small churches, such as the St. Juraj from the 13th century, which testify to this time. The actual place, as you know it today, has been developing with tourism from 1960 onwards. Today Tucepi, together with Makarska Town, Baska Voda, Podgora, and Brela, is one of the most famous destinations on the Makarska Riviera, and a fabulous tip for a vacation on the Adriatic.

Tucepi

Best Beaches in Tucepi

The beaches in Tucepi and its surroundings make this resort one of the most popular beach destinations in Croatia. Perfect for an unforgettable vacation on the Makarska Riviera! Besides the long main beach, you will find other stunning bays for swimming and enjoying.

Tucepi Beach

The 4 km long beach of Tucepi is a wonderful, gently sloping and a very bright pebble beach. It is really popular and offers its visitors a varied program of leisure and water sports activities. Along the beach, there is a beautiful waterfront with shops, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. Of course, you will also find plenty of apartments and hotels here, perfect for a relaxing holiday next to the sea.

Tip: The Heritage Hotel Kaštelet is an insider tip in Tucepi. It is situated in a prime location directly by the sea and inspires with a romantic atmosphere of times gone by.

Beach Tucepi

Jadran Beach

Gorgeous and a real highlight is the Jadran Beach in the west of Tucepi. Embedded in Mediterranean landscape and with the most beautiful blue sea colors, a bathing bay of the extra class expects guests. This small dream beach is named after the famous Hotel Jadran, which was built as early as 1950 and was once the first hotel in the entire region. Non-hotel guests can also visit this wonderful bay and enjoy the stunning scenery and crystal clear sea here.

Tip: The 5-star hotel Tui Blue Jadran is one of the best hotels on the Makarska Riviera! The perfect accommodation for a very special vacation in Tucepi.

Beach Jadran Tucepi

Nugal Beach

The picturesque natural bay of Nugal Beach is one of the most amazing beaches on the Makarska Riviera. This beach is actually located between Tucepi and Makarksa town and can only be reached by a short 15–20 minutes hike through the Osejava Nature Park. Arriving there, you will enjoy a dream beach, as breathtakingly beautiful as out of the travel magazine. The Nugal Beach is surrounded by high rocks and dense pine forests, the sea shines in the most incredible shades of blue. A beach that you should definitely see during your vacation in Tucepi.

Beach Nugal

Dracevac Beach

Dracevac Beach is a true gem of the most beautiful beaches in Tucepi. It is located at the eastern end of the resort, about 1 kilometer from the center, and is a real insider tip for those who are looking for that special beach experience. The 400-meter-long bay offers plenty of space, the sea is crystal clear and there is even a area for nudists. The fragrant pine forests are soothing shade on hot summer days and give this bay an extremely Mediterranean ambience.

Tip: The lovely Hotel Villa Andrea is right at the end of Tucepi Beach and from here you can also reach Dracevac Beach just in a few minutes’ walk.

Beach Dracevac (Tucepi)

Things to Do around Tucepi

Not only Tucepi is worth seeing, but also in the surrounding area there are many possibilities for day trips and activities. So, you can discover many beautiful attractions during your vacation. Here are the best things to do near Tucepi:

Makarska Old Town

The harbor city of Makarska is only 5 kilometers away from Tucepi and a visit to its beautiful old town is almost a must for every trip to the Makarska Riviera. The pretty old town can be easily explored by foot, and you will discover picturesque alleys, such as the pretty street Kalelarga or the famous square Kacicev Trg. On the waterfront, you can enjoy your coffee in one of the numerous bars with a view of the harbor.

Makarska Old Town

Forrest Park Osejava Nature Park

The Osejava Nature Park is located between Tucepi and Makarska and is a wonderful area to hike along the coast. Many different paths lead through beautiful pine forests to many beautiful viewpoints, and you will marvel at enchanting coastal panoramas. In between, there are many lovely bays to jump into the sea and relax. The highlight of the Park Osejava is the Nugal Beach, one of the most beautiful natural bays in Dalmatia!

Nature Park „Forest Park Osejava“

Biokovo Nature Park

One of the best things to do near Tucepi is a visit to the Biokovo Mountains. These mighty mountains are located in a nature reserve and are the optimal spot for hiking. About 23 kilometers long panoramic road leads up into the mountains and if it pleases you, you can even go to the high peak of Sveti Jure at 1,762 meters. In addition, in Biokovo you will find countless hiking routes, nature trails and spectacular viewpoints. A mountain experience that you will not soon forget.

Biokovo Nature Park

Brela Stone

A famous attraction in the surroundings of Tucepi is the Brela Stone. It is the landmark of the whole region and a popular spot for takinng beautiful photos, but also for swimming and snorkeling. The stone is part of Punta Rata beach, one of the most stunning beaches in Brela, and a truly recommended natural sight.

Punta Rata Beach

Best Day Trips from Tucepi

Due to the fantastic location in the Makarska region, Tucepi is the ideal starting point for numerous excursions. Therefore, you can explore some of the most important attractions of Croatia on a day trip:

Worth a day trip are the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dubrovnik and its old town, and the town of Split with its world-famous Diocletian’s Palace.

But also boat trips to the offshore island world, such as to Brac Island, to the famous Zlatni Rat Beach, can be booked from Tucepi.

Really recommended is a trip from Tucepi to the coastal town of Omis . Here you will be amazed by the spectacular Cetina Gorge, the old town and there is a zip line!

A further popular destination for a day trip from Tucepi is the city of Mostar, a historic city in Bosnia, which is world-famous for its old town and the bridge “Stari Most”.

Old Bridge of Mostar (Stari Most)

Diocletian’s Palace

Omis (Mirabella Fortress)

Where to Stay in Tucepi

For a vacation in Tucepi you can find a phenomenal offer of accommodation. From the noble 5-star hotel, to the all-inclusive hotel, boutique hotel and private apartments, everything can be found here. If you are looking for a fantastic place to stay in Tucepi, then we can give you these accommodation tips on the way…It’s worth a look!

• Lovely Apartment: The Central Beach Apartments are in a fantastic location right at the beach, and from the balcony you have a great view of the sea.
• Charming Villa: The Apartmani Villa Athina is located in the middle of olive groves and away from the hustle and bustle. Here convinces the peace, the pool and the great sea view!
• All-inclusive Hotel: The Bluesun Hotel Neptun – All Inclusive is a beautiful 4-star hotel right by the sea with pool and fantastic all-inclusive program.
• 5-Star Hotel: The TUI BLUE Jadran is the 5-star dream hotel right on the dream beach Jardan in Tucepi. A fantastic hotel for an exceptional vacation.

Find the best accommodation in Tucepi:

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