EnglishZaostrog
Croatia, Central Dalmatia
Zaostrog is a tourist resort in the south of the Makarska Riviera, only 65 km away from the city of Split and south just 7 km from the settlement Gradac. Zaostrog currently has 350 inhabitants, mostly living in tourism and catering.
The coast is tied to long beaches with small pebbles with gradual entry into the sea.
Just 3 km from the village Zaostrog is the village Drvenik, where you can take a ferry to the islands of Hvar in the village Sucuraj and continue to the island of Korcula.
A pleasant walk is also on the south side towards Gradac, where you reach the coastal road via the village of Podaca and Brist.
Zaostrog is an ideal place for a quiet holiday without the noise of a disco with a beautiful pebble beach.
Weather
- Pressure: 1007 hPa
- Humidity: 31 %
- Wind: 3 m/s
- UV index: 1
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Practical information
Tourist information
Tourist Board of Municipality of Gradac
Stjepana Radića 1, 21330 Gradac
phone/fax: +385 21 697 511
e-mail: info@gradac.hr
Information Center:
in a complex of buildings in the center at the crossroads, on the promenade along the sea
Nearest Emergency Room:
Dom Zdravlja Ploče
Trg Kralja Tomislava 9, 20340 Ploče
phone: +385 20 679910
opening hours: 24 hours
Nearest hospital:
Clinical Hospital Center Split
Spinčićeva 1 21000 Split
phone: +385 21 556 111
opening hours: 24 hours
Post:
in a complex of buildings at the crossroads, on the promenade along the sea.
opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, 6pm-8pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun closed
Shops:
Konzum – is located in a complex of buildings at the crossroads, on the promenade along the sea
seasonal opening hours: Mon–Sat 6:30–22:00, Sun 6:30–21:00
K market – on the promenade along the sea
opening hours: Mon–Sat 8:30–14:00
Exchange office:
in a complex of buildings at the crossroads, on the promenade along the sea
opening hours: Mon–Sun 8am–10pm
History and monuments
Many preserved monuments bear witness to the history of Zaostrog dating back to Roman times. According to records from the time of the Byzantine emperor Constantine Porphyrogennetos, the Ostrog fortress under Mount Viter, after which Zaostrog was later named, was the capital and fortress of the then Croatian state of Paganija, which was founded by the Neretva people.
At the height of its rule in the 9th and 10th centuries, Paganija stretched from the Cetina River in the west to the Neretva River in the east, and included the Pelješac Peninsula, the islands of Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Mljet in the south.
It is an interesting fact, which is said from generation to generation, that on a fine day the ruler of Paganija could see all the places of his estate from the top of Viter on Ostrogem.
In the first years of the last century, under the rule of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, of which Dalmatia was also an integral part, a pier and a shipyard were built and floods were regulated. The biggest deterioration of the shipyards occurred in 1962 during the earthquake.
Among the most important of them is the Franciscan monastery of St. Mary, founded in the 14th century. The monastery is dominated by a high tower and interesting for visitors thanks to the museum with enthological collections, a gallery and an extensive library. Next to the monastery stands the parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Excursions in the region Zaostrog
Swimming and beach Zaostrog
The coast near the resort of Zaostrog is lined with long, indented beaches that go from rocky outcrops to beaches with small pebbles or even a sandy part and with a gradual approach to the sea, which is suitable for families with children.
Sports offer
Pedal boats can be rented on the promenade in Zaostrog.
Traffic information Zaostrog
Split - Kaštela Airport
Zračna Luka Split - Kaštela, Cesta dr. Franje Tuđmana 96, P.P.2, 21210 Kaštela, Croatia
phone: +385 21 203 555, fax: +385 21 203 422
website: www.split-airport.hr
Croatia Airlines Split - Split branch
phone: +385 21 203 183
website: www.croatiaairlines.com/
email: flyonline@croatiaairlines.hr
Makarska bus station
A. Starčevića 30, Makarska
phone: +385 21 612 333,
Jadrolinija Makarska ferry
Cover of K. Tomislav, Makarska
phone: +385 21 611 977
website: www.jadrolinija.hr
Croatian automobile club HAK
tel.: +385 1 987 tel.: +385 21 611 987
website: www.hak.hr
Taxi: +385 91 575 8679
Permitted speed: in the village 50 km/h, outside the village 80 km/h, on the highway 130 km/h.
