About this place
Krvavica is a small coastal settlement between Makarska and Baška Voda, tucked below Biokovo’s steep slopes on the pebble-lined Makarska Riviera. Krvavica Beach and Ramova harbour occupy the waterfront, while a coastal promenade links the village with neighbouring Bratuš and continues towards Makarska. Its most unusual landmark is hidden among the pines: the Children’s Health and Holiday Resort, designed by architect Rikard Marasović in the early 1960s and built in 1963–64. Created for the treatment and rehabilitation of children insured through the military system, the complex is distinguished by its elevated circular accommodation wing and is now a protected cultural property, registration Z-6385. It is neither a museum nor a conventional visitor attraction, so it should be viewed from outside with all access restrictions respected. Swimming, pine shade and waterfront walks shape the everyday holiday experience. Ramova Marina, with its service area, lifting equipment and guarded parking, also gives Krvavica a nautical dimension. The Adriatic Highway connects the village with Makarska and Baška Voda, yet its shoreline remains smaller and quieter than the centres of either resort.
Krvavica belongs to the Municipality of Baška Voda but lies near its southern edge, in the direction of Makarska. The village descends from the Adriatic Highway towards Ramova harbour and a pebble beach, with a belt of pines separating parts of the settlement from the sea. A waterfront promenade provides a walking link to Bratuš and Makarska, while Biokovo rises abruptly behind. Two contrasting features define Krvavica: a holiday shoreline with a small marina and the modernist complex of the former children’s health resort. Its compact centre and limited range of facilities make it best suited to travellers seeking a quieter base between the larger resorts of the Makarska Riviera.
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Things to see
The Children’s Health and Holiday Resort is Krvavica’s most important architectural site. Rikard Marasović designed it between 1960 and 1962, and the complex was built in 1963–64 to treat and rehabilitate children covered by the military insurance system. Its elevated circular accommodation level, set among pines close to the sea, is a distinctive work of Croatian post-war modernism. Split-Dalmatia County planning documentation records it as an individually protected cultural property under registration Z-6385. As the building has long been out of its original use and is not an organised museum, it should be appreciated from outside, without entering abandoned sections of the complex.
Krvavica (sanatorium building)
Attraction · Krvavica, Baška Voda
former sanatorium for children recovery and later more general and health resort complex (was established in 1960s by the army SFR Yugoslavia)
Beaches
Krvavica Beach is a pebble bathing area beside the pines and Ramova harbour, and the official Baška Voda tourism site lists it among the municipality’s beaches. The coastal promenade lets pedestrians continue towards the smaller swimming spots around Bratuš and onwards towards Makarska without driving each short section. Because the marina is close by, swimmers should remain within the designated bathing area and keep clear of the harbour approach. The municipality’s 2024 maritime-domain investment plan specifically included Krvavica Beach among the locations scheduled for maintenance and improvements. Water shoes can make entry over the pebbles more comfortable.
Bathing water quality nearby
- Krvavica, odmaralište · 425 mexcellent · season 2025
- Bratuš · 566 mexcellent · season 2025
- Promajna · 1.5 kmexcellent · season 2025
- Cvitačka · 1.7 kmexcellent · season 2025
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA); data from Croatian authorities. · bathing water profile
Things to do
Spend the morning at Krvavica Beach before the strongest heat, then walk to Ramova harbour and observe the small craft while remaining outside the working service areas. Follow the waterfront promenade towards Bratuš, or in the opposite direction towards Makarska; the full stretch to Makarska is roughly four kilometres. The former Children’s Health and Holiday Resort stands among the pines and is significant for Marasović’s modernist design, but the complex has not been prepared for tourist visits. View it only from permitted public areas and do not enter the abandoned structure. Return to the shore towards evening, when both promenade and beach provide sunset views without the midday heat.
Practical information
Practical information
Official visitor information for Krvavica comes from the Baška Voda Tourist Board, whose destination material also covers neighbouring Bratuš. Makarska and central Baška Voda provide a broader choice of shops, pharmacies and other services, so it is sensible to buy essentials before descending to the waterfront. The former health resort has not been adapted for visitors: protected status does not make the abandoned building safe to enter. Within the marina, respect working areas, lifting equipment and boat movements. During summer sunshine or strong bora winds, assess local conditions immediately before swimming or setting out along the promenade.
Parking
Ramova Marina advertises its own secure, guarded car park with 100 spaces, intended primarily for harbour customers and associated facilities. Beach visitors should not assume that this area is available without first checking with the marina. Access roads in residential Krvavica are narrow, and parking beside apartments depends on the individual property, so a space should be confirmed when booking accommodation. No official 2026 public-parking tariff for Krvavica appeared in the sources reviewed, and no fee is therefore quoted. Access to the marina’s service area, cranes and boat movements must remain unobstructed.
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors enter the former health resort?
The complex is neither a museum nor a prepared, safe attraction, so it should be viewed from outside with all access restrictions respected.
Who designed the Krvavica health resort?
Croatian architect Rikard Marasović designed it in 1960–62, and the complex was built in 1963–64.
Is the health resort a protected cultural property?
Yes. County planning documentation lists it as an individually protected cultural property under registration Z-6385.
Can you walk from Krvavica to Makarska?
Yes. A coastal promenade leads towards Makarska, with the route commonly given as roughly four kilometres.
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Photo credits
- Krvavica, Baška Voda, Promajna, Veliko Brdo, Baška Voda, Rastovac, Zagvozd — Mario Žamić · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Bast, Baška Voda — Aleksandar Topuzović · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Brela (naselje) — Dalibor Ribičić · CC BY-SA 4.0
