Makarska (43°18′N 17°01′E), a natural harbour, is entered between the SE extremity of Poluotok Sveti Petar, and Rt Osejava. It is used by coasters. The town and holiday resort of Makarska lies on the NE side of the harbour at the foot of the Biokovo mountains. As convenient off the entrance to Makarska harbour in sand. In 1938 HMS Protector, 4000 tonnes displacement, anchored with Rt Sveti Petar, NW extremity of Poluotok Sveti Petar, bearing 340° distant 0. 45 miles in 40 m, good holding. At the head of Makarska harbour, making fast to piles on the beach W.