PODGORA, a village and port in the Makarska littoral, 9 km southeast of Makarska. The village has a number of sources of potable water and a medicinal saltwater source called Klokun. Chief occupations include farming, growing of vines and olives, seafaring, fishing and tourism. Podgora is located on the main road (M2, E65). Towers for the purpose of defence against the Turks were built in the 17th and the 18th centuries in the upper part of the village, i.e. in the hamlets of Roscici and Marinovici. The portal at the entrance of the hotel park and the interesting octagonal chapel are the only remains of the Baroque summer residence of the Mrkusic family. The cemetery features mediaeval tombstones and the monument to Mihovil Pavlinovic, a work by Ivan Rendic. On an elevation above the port is a monumental monument representing the wings of a seagull, made in 1962. The new, modern-style church (in the shape of a ship) was erected on the coast after the earthquake in 1962. A beautiful beach, plenty of gre-enery, very good hotels and res-taurants make Podgora one of the favourite tourist destinations. Re-creation enthusiasts are offered four tennis courts, as well as vari-ous playgrounds for indoor football, basketball and beach volleyball. Various workshops are also provided: yachting, windsurfing, water-skiing; equipment for water sports and boats are also -rented. A number of events are organized during the tourist season: cultural and entertainment programs, performances of theatre and folklore groups and fishermen's fiestas. The most important feast in Podgora is the day of St. Vincent, patron saint of the village, also the Municipal Day