Small Makarska Riviera settlement where pebbled beaches sit below Biokovo's olive groves and pine woods.
Živogošće is a small coastal settlement on the Makarska Riviera, tucked between the Biokovo mountain range and the Adriatic Sea. Six kilometres of pebbled beach run along the bay, backed by olive groves and pine woods that drop down to the water's edge. The sea here is clean and unpolluted — the mountain backdrop keeps development sparse — and the village has a quieter character than the busier resort towns along the riviera.
The hillside above Živogošće is dominated by Sutvid peak at 1,155 metres, and the mountain trails offer rewarding views across the coast and the offshore islands. For a simple beach holiday with fewer crowds, Živogošće is a sound alternative to Makarska or Brela.
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Beaches
Živogošće's main beach is a six-kilometre pebble strip running the length of the bay, backed by a continuous strip of pine and olive that drops to the water. The pebbles are smooth and small; the water shelves quickly and is unusually clear because the mountain backdrop prevents agricultural runoff. Sections in front of the larger hotels have rented sun-loungers; most of the rest of the beach is free.
Mala Duba, at the southern end of the village, is a small naturist beach reachable only by a path through the pines. The cove at the Vruja springs offers a striking contrast of cold freshwater and warm salt water in the same swim.
