Home » Family Holiday to Amadria Resort (Šibenik) & Makarska
You’ll find everything you could possibly need for your family to enjoy within the Amadria resort, including accommodation, swimming pools, private beaches, sport and leisure facilities, a waterpark, bars and restaurants, shops, a sailing boat and more!
The resort is also home to the brand new Dalmatian Ethno Village, where you can learn about the area’s local people through the centuries.
You’ll get to see traditional cooking methods, a 100-year-old watermill, craft fairs, weaving workshops, and an original olive press.
We will then transfer you to a hotel in the town of Makarska, at the heart of the Croatian Riviera.
You’ll find plenty of relaxing beaches, lively bars and restaurants, and leisure activities for all the family to enjoy.
One of our favourite places in Makarska is Park Osejavu which has plenty of trails and scenic picnic spots.
Also included is a trip to Krka National Park, which has lakes and waterfalls, some even larger than the famous ones at Plitvice.
We have a list of additional tours and trips, which have been chosen with families in mind.
Create a bespoke holiday choosing activities to suit your own family’s interests and age groups.
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Our driver will collect you from Split airport and transfer you to the Amadria resort (formerly Solaris) near Šibenik, where you will have the rest of the day free to spend as you please.
After breakfast, we will collect you from the resort and drive you to Šibenik, where you have a choice of activities, depending on the age and interests of your family.
For adults and older children, we can provide a guided tour of Šibenik.
We can also take you to the aquarium/terrarium and the raptor centre (birds of prey) where the whole family will enjoy watching the wildlife on display.
After breakfast, we will take you on a day-trip to Krka National Park, home to seven magnificent waterfalls, as well as lakes, walking and cycling trails and some medieval sites. An unforgettable trip for all ages to enjoy.
You can choose to spend the day relaxing in the Amadria resort, or if you want to see a different side to Croatia, you’ll enjoy this additional day trip to Murter and/or Kornati Islands.
Murter Island is easy to reach and is unspoiled by tourism.
The area is known for olive oil production as well as some of Croatia’s most beautiful beaches.
The Slanica beach in the town of Murter has both sandy and rocky parts, with watersport facilities, restaurants and beach bars.
From Murter, you can choose to take the short trip over to the Kornati Islands, another of Croatia’s protected National Parks.
The islands are considered to be some of the most beautiful in Europe, with a total of 89 islands, islets and reefs.
Kornati is also home to groups of bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles, so be sure to bring your snorkel!
Another day to spend as you like in the resort, or we would be happy to arrange an additional tour to Zadar, a lively and cosmopolitan town where the old meets the new.
On a walking tour of the town, you will see ancient Roman ruins, Venetian walls and a modern Sea Organ which plays music using the force of the waves.
After breakfast, we will collect you from the resort and transfer you to your hotel in Makarska, at the heart of Croatia’s Riviera (approx 90 minutes).
The rest of the day is free to spend as you like.
You can spend the day as you please in Makarska or, if you prefer, we can arrange a guided tour of the town, plus some additional activities depending on your family’s preference.
Choose from archery, tennis, kayaking, parasailing, cycling, a visit to the shell museum or observatory.
Free time to spend as you like in Makarska, or choose to add one of the additional activities from the list below.
Take a trip to the historic city of Omiš before setting sail up the magnificent Cetina Canyon, on a relaxing tour taking in stunning mountains and landscapes.
Free time to spend as you like in Makarska, or choose to add one of the additional activities from the list below.
We can take you on a boat trip to your choice of Hvar town on the island of Hvar, or the town of Bol on the island of Brač.
Free time to spend as you like in Makarska, or choose to add one of the additional activities from the list below.
Enjoy a day exploring the Biokovo Nature Park, located in the mountains above Makarska. With stunning views across the Adriatic sea and islands, as well as trails, wildlife and activities.
Our driver will transfer you from your hotel in Makarska to Split airport for your onward journey.
Why not add on an additional day or two in Split, to explore the historic attractions of this beautiful city?
Breakfast varies, although it mostly includes fried or scrambled eggs, a selection of salami, sausages and cheese with bread, rolls or toast and different types of cereal.
Lunch is the main meal in Croatia – it usually starts with soup, which is followed by a cooked meal.
Croatian food is heavily influenced by Austrian and Italian cuisines.
In Dalmatia, seafood, risottos, and pasta are very popular.
In continental parts, you should try schnitzel, roast meat dishes, roast potatoes, different types of pies etc.
If you prefer a lighter lunch, many restaurants offer different salads, soups, sandwiches etc.
Beaches in Croatia are mostly pebbly, some are rocky and there are several sandy beaches, although rare.
If you’re traveling with small children, it might be a good idea to get the beach shoes for them.
These can be purchased at shops and stands situated by or at beaches in Croatia.
Since January 2023, the Euro has been adopted as the official currency in Croatia. As of July 2023, 1 Croatian Euro is valued at approximately 0.86 Pound sterling.
Yes, Croatia entered the European Union in 2013.
Yes. Your travel agent will provide his/her mobile phone number, so you can reach them quickly.
Should you need any assistance before or during the holiday, let them know and they will help as soon as possible.
Give your agent a day’s notice and he/she will book a table at a requested restaurant for you or suggest best restaurants in the area.
Yes. Any additional cost will be added to your remaining balance invoice, which is due 60 days prior to your departure.
Your agent will share their personal mobile phone number with you; you’re welcome to contact them anytime (we recommend Whatsapp to save money!) should you have any questions or need assistance.
All our agents are native Croatians with rich knowledge of their country and the region.
A minimum deposit of 20% is due at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days before your departure date.
Please note that the deposit and balance due date may vary depending on the nature of the booking.
We accept payment from all major credit/debit cards.
You can pay via an online payment link which will be sent to you upon request or via bank transfer.
Yes, just let your agent know that you’d like to pay in instalments. The full amount needs to be paid 60 days prior to your departure.
We’ll email the confirmation pack to you.
Three weeks before departure, we’ll send you a pack containing all your travel documents (service vouchers).
The pack will normally be sent to your home address.
Alternatively, we can arrange the delivery to another address or to your hotel in Europe (applicable for clients travelling from other continents).
Please see our Terms & Conditions for our cancellation policy.
Since 2007 the Croatian government has levied a tourist tax or otherwise known as a Sojourn tax.
This is a tax imposed on all visitors and is common amongst virtually all the European countries.
The tax is paid to the various tourist boards and used to maintain their tourist facilities.
The amount levied ranges from 10kn to 20kn per person, per day depending on which town/city you are staying in and the season you arrive in.
The tourist tax is calculated by the hotel and added to your final hotel bill when you check out.
Please note it is your responsibility to make sure your travel documents are valid.
If you require a Visa to visit Croatia, please make sure to obtain it on time.
For more information, please see our Useful Links.
We also suggest that you purchase travel health insurance before your trip to Croatia.