Tucepi is a small attractive tourist resort on the Makarska Riviera, distance from the town of Makarska is only 4 km. According to the latest census, the municipality Tucepi has about 1750 inhabitants. Tucepi name is associated with the Illyrian name "Village near the source". A village of Tucepi was first mentioned in the Charter of Kreševo ??1434.g.
Tucepi has a rich historical heritage in the plains are the oldest Tucepi prehistoric sites . Sacred objects are : the Church of St. George built in the Romanesque- Gothic style at the end of XII century According to a folk legend in this place is buried Venetian Doge Pietro Candian ( 887) . Church of Our Lady's birth ( 1703 ), the church Sv.Kate ( 1541 ) , the Church of St. Rocco, which was built on the foundations of the old church of St. Antonio , which was destroyed by fire in 1891 , the church of Sv. Nicholas Tavelića ( 1989 ) , St. Michael's church was built in the 18th century in the Baroque style , according to the inscription on the church , he gave it to build a nobleman Michael Grubisic , the church of St. Antonio of Padua ( 1891 ) , St. . Martin ( 11th-12th century).
During the Candian and Morean War people from Tučepi are participated in the struggle against the Turks, as evidenced by the stone remains Bušelić , Saric and Lalic tower in Upper Tucepi.
Tucepi place developed since ancient times when people here were farmers , and today Tucepi thanks to beautiful beaches , the sea and nature very attractive place for tourists.
Tourist facilities in Tucepi hotels : Adriatic, Alga , Kaštelet Larentum , and numerous other private rentals .
Tucepi abounds in fine restaurants , taverns where you can taste the best Dalmatian specialties , fish, meat , traditional sweets ....
This place is like any of the Makarska Riviera has a wide range of entertainment for young people , both those nocturnal ( night bars along the beach in the open ) , and one daily joys that are inevitable in any vacation to the beach volleyball ,
table tennis , cycling , water sports, water skiing , pedal boats , jet -ski , parachute to the sea , surfing , scuba diving, fitness , hiking, mini golf, bowling , etc.
Pleasant stay wish everyone who decide to stay at this beautiful place !