Adriatic Highway
D8 (Jadranska Magistrala) · Split → Dubrovnik · Croatia
- Length
- 160 miles
- Drive time
- 5 h (2–4 days)
- Type
- Coastal road
- Region
- Europe
Before you go: Packed in July–August — drive it in shoulder season
The great Adriatic corniche: islands to starboard the whole way from Split past Makarska's mountain-backed riviera to the walls of Dubrovnik.
Highlights of the Adriatic Highway
- Makarska riviera
- Island views throughout
- Dubrovnik arrival
Where to stop on the Adriatic Highway
- INA Split-obala fuel — Harbour-side pumps before you pick up the D8 south toward Makarska.
- Konoba Kalelarga food — Family konoba in a Makarska back lane, a short walk off the D8 riviera.
- Makarska Riva viewpoint — Palm promenade with Biokovo rising behind the harbour — the classic D8 pause.
- INA Neum fuel — Bosnian-corridor pumps on the old D8 — passports needed; fuel is often cheaper here.
- Pile Gate, Dubrovnik viewpoint — The D8 delivers you to the city walls — Pile Gate is the natural finish of the coastal run.
Drive the Adriatic Highway
Open Adriatic Highway on the map → ⬇ Download GPX
GPX works with Garmin, TomTom, Beeline and most bike sat-navs. Free, no sign-up — these are indicative waypoints, so follow the road signs, not the arrow.
Plot it, add it to a club run with a meeting point and pit stops, then share the whole trip as one link. Free, no account, works offline.
Route research: Club road index
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