Tucepi

Tucepi (1800 inhabitants) lies 4 kilometers southeast of Makarska. It was founded in ancient times. At the cemetery were discovered the remains of early Christian church from 5th to 6th century and several medieval tombstones. The present name was first mentioned in 1434. Church of St. George was built in the transitional romanesque-gothic style in the late 13th century. In the 18th century Makarska family Ivanisevic and Lucic-Pavlovic built the baroque villa by the sea.
Until the earthquake in 1962. The majority of the population lived in villages at the foot of mt.Biokovo. Situated on the slopes of mountain, Tucepi is a long chosen tourist destination. Quality accommodation (hotels and apartments), mile long beach, homemade food, lounges, sports and recreation facilities attract lot of regular clients and make it one of the most exklusive resorts in the Adriatic Sea.