Modern villa (built in 2018) located in Gornji Tucepi (Srida Sela) on the edge of the Biokovo Natural Park, 300 meters above sea level with spectacular views of the islands of Brac, Hvar, the Makarska Riviera coast as well as Biokovo mountain. 5 minutes by car from the sea shore and the city of Makarska. The property consists of a two-storey building of 153 square meters with 1 living room (with dining area and kitchen built), 1 study, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It has 2 terraces of 40 and 60 square meters on the ground floor and high respectively. and a garage for two vehicles. It also has a Mediterranean garden and a 35 square meter pool with sea views. TV, internet, fully equipped kitchen are also available. Very close to the church of San Antonio in the old town of Gornji Tucepi, it is located in a very quiet area. Mountain routes and mountain biking to the Biokovo Park pass near the property. The beaches of Tucepi and Podgora are 5 and 6 respectively minute drive through a beautiful route.
DESCRIPTION OF PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Split
Split can find the Palace of Diocletian in Split city is a jewel with its narrow streets full of life and Peristil, ancient forum of the palace and the cathedral (temple consecrated oldest in Christendom). Recommended the restaurant of the Club Nautico with excellent fruits of the sea.
Near Split, about 20km to the north, is the Venetian villa Trogir and the Roman ruins of Salona on the outskirts of the city (3km).
Hvar and Korcula Islands
Accessible by ferry on journeys between 30 and 45 minutes, one every half hour, or charter boats with skipper (avoid organized tourist excursions: with little time, noisy and crowded). In Hvar the Venetian villa of the same name has a spectacular fortress, a charming port and is stocked with restaurants with excellent fish.
Korcula, the city of origin of the explorer Marco Polo is located in a spectacular channel between the island and the Peljesac peninsula. In it the feast of the Moreska (- Spain- like and seemingly imported from the Moors and Christians Valencia) takes place.
The Shrine of Medjugorje
Pilgrimage center since 1989 is located in Bosnia & Herzegovina about 60 km from Tucepi, on it the mountain of the apparitions of the Virgin and the cathedral.
The city of Mostar
Small town of Ottoman origin with its very well reconstructed old bridge (Stari Most) destroyed during the Balkan War. The old district with restaurants specializing purely Ottoman Turkish-Bosnian cuisine. Especially recommended hear the call to prayer both Christian churches and Muslim mosques at dusk.
Dubrovnik
The Pearl of the Adriatic whose old city is all it spectacular. Especially interesting are the walls of 3 km surrounded by ¾ by the sea, the original pharmacy the SXIII, the Franciscan and the Palace monastery of the Rector (ruler of the ancient Ragusa), its old port and arsenal, today turned into Café Citizen (Gradska Kavana). Between July and August celebrates a rich and renowned cultural festival, the Dubrovnik Summer Games concerts, theatrical performances and interesting exhibitions. Avoid the hours of landing of tourists from the many cruise ships, the best times to visit the city are early morning or sunset. In the north lies the door, excellent if a little expensive Nautika restaurant.
Peljesac Peninsula
At about 60km from Tucepi, at its entrance is the city of Ston that border between the republics of Ragusa and Venice with a couple of excellent restaurants specializing in seafood at the foot of the walls and near the salt marshes of Roman origin. The peninsula hosts dramatic landscapes with cliffs that fall to 700 meters above the sea, hidden beaches and natural harbors vineyards and olive groves centenarians. These include some small wineries of very good quality such as Dingac, Madirazza or Grgic in towns like Potomje and Trstenik.
Natural Park Biokovo
The Biokovo mountain range has a height of 1,780 meters at its highest peak (Sveti Jure) which can be accessed by car from the house in less than 30 minutes. From here you can see the Italian coast on clear days and the natural park contains the remains of partisan presence during World War II and a traditional restaurant with delicious roast lamb specialties (janjetina) and Dalmatian ham (prsut).
Makarska and Podgora
They are two small coastal towns 5 and 6 minutes respectively Tucepi by car. Surrounded by transparent water beaches, with promenades full of light and stillness and small taverns (konoba) where you can appreciate the local atmosphere. From these ferries to the islands and charter boats; also it offers multiple services water skiing, diving and water sports.
In Gornji Tucepi
The small church of San Antonio and the watchtower of Buselic preside over the small hamlet which forms the center of the village (Srida Sela), other distant villages between 500 and 1 000m up Gornji Tucepi, walking tours to them through terraces Cypress forests and forests are highly recommended at sunrise and sunset. About 100 meters from the house are the restaurants Veza (with traditional specialties) and Jenny (recently awarded a Michelin star).