In the heart of the Croatian Makarska Riviera lies the popular resort Podgora, which is visited by tens of thousands of tourists each year. It’s no wonder, this place guarded by fairy-tale mountains and clear sea looks like it’s straight out of a travel agency catalog.

Podgora is located in the south of the Makarska Riviera, specifically 10 kilometers from Makarska. This town consists of five parts, namely Drašnice, Gornje Igrane, Igrane, Podgora, and Živogošće. Interestingly, the number of locals in this small town is quite low. In 2021, there were specifically 2,518 inhabitants scattered across the aforementioned parts.

You may wonder what attracts tourists to this small town with such a m...