Villa Renata

The villa

Suitable for up to eight guests, 4-bedroom Villa Renata enjoys a spectacular setting on the Dalmatian Coast. Situated in Promanja, between Makarska and Baška Voda, this well-equipped villa offers sea and mountain views as well as a host of wellness facilities.

Looking out to the Adriatic, the outdoor pool is lined with sun loungers and has a lovely dining area just a few steps away. There’s a seating area, barbecue and outdoor shower too, giving you all you need for a lazy day in the sun. Among the property’s highlights are the top-floor hot tub and, inside, a fantastic sauna and fitness room.

All floors of the villa have furnished terraces, and the interiors are superbly appointed. You have a large, open-plan living area which oozes style, complete with comfortable sofa seating, a flatscreen TV, dining area and a sleek kitchen. Here you have a coffee machine, dishwasher, microwave and all the other appliances you would expect. A large glass wall offers views out to the pool, as well as direct access.

The four bedrooms are spread across three floors, starting with one on the ground floor. There are two more on the second floor and one more on the third. All have a king-size bed, en suite with shower, LCD TV and access to a balcony terrace with table and chairs. Villa Renata is fully air conditioned and offers parking and Wi-Fi.

Just 400m from the pebble beach at Promanja, Villa Renata is a short walk from the centre of the village where you have plenty of bars and restaurants. The coast offers lots of scenic hiking territory, while the centres of Makarska and Baška Voda add useful amenities and entertainment.

Baška Voda lies around 15 minutes’ drive from the resort of Makarska on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. This pretty beach resort is a fine place to enjoy the outdoor life, whether it’s mountain biking, water-skiing or volleyball on the beach.

Many visit the area for the beaches alone - you can rent a lounger and parasol at the pebble beaches which enjoy the shade of pine trees and stretch in both directions from the centre. You will find lots of cafés and beach bars, and good restaurants, around Baška Voda too - many with great views of the sea. The beach bars will sometimes host live DJs during summer. Not far from Baška Voda, Punta Rata beach at Brela is considered the jewel of the Makarska Riviera. Look out for the iconic Brela Stone, a small rock island which is the symbol of the area.

Baška Voda offers enough shops for your essentials, but for more amenities - and a bigger choice of nightlife - Makarska is the place to go. The centrepiece of the Old Town is Kačić square, with Mount Biokovo rising up behind. Here you will find several restaurants with terraces, the town’s main church and often entertainment events going on. The square is named in honour of a famed Croatian poet of the 18th century, Andrija Kačić Miošić, and a statue dedicated to him stands in the square.

Makarska’s nightlife is fairly lively in high season. The town has a number of clubs, one of which, Deep, enjoys a very special location - it’s in a cave. This split-level club includes an area where you can get away from the dancefloor and enjoy the spectacular sunset and sea view - something even non-clubbers can surely get on board with. Several other bars also make use of their fine locations and offer attractive outdoor areas. Many events take place in town too, including Makarska’s Jazz Festival and the eclectic Makarska Cultural Summer.

An invigorating walk in the mountains is a must in Makarska. Look out for some landmark sights along the way, such as the holy shrine of Vepric at the foot of the hills, and the Kotišina botanical gardens. A particular highlight is the impressive Biokovo Skywalk, a glass-bottomed, horseshoe-shaped viewing platform at more than 1200 metres up, which delivers the most incredible sea views in all directions.