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Podgora rests at the slopes of
the wandering landscape of Mount Biokovo, a protected national park with ancient mountaineer tracks, glades of wild flowers,
picturesque villages, and spectacular vistas overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The national park at Mount Biokovo appeals to hikers, runners, cyclists, as well as to those with botanical interests. Daily boat excursions can be made from
Podgora to the relatively unspoiled oases of Bol, Korcula, and Hvar – among the many islands of Croatia.
All summer Podgora and the neighboring town squares are filled with
festivals and concerts that wrap around fountains, monuments, shops, and small cafes.
Afternoons can be spent
parasailing, sunbathing on the pebbly beaches of the warm sea, or picnicking under the reprieve of the Cyprus trees. Evenings
can be spent strolling along the promenade or dancing into the night at the local clubs.
Nearby historic towns, castles, fortresses, and medieval villages nestled in the thicket
covered mountainside, offer lessons in the rich history and traditions of the region that no textbooks ever could.
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