Podaca is situated on the half way between Drvenik and Gradac (distance to Gradac is 5 km), and is very segnificant tourist resort in this area of Makarska riviera.

Small town (500 inhabitants), main economy is fishing and tourisam.

Podaca and neighbouring places offer excellent domestic, traditional and various other dishes in restaurans and taverns.

There is also post office with money exchange service, tourist information bureau, grocery stores and mini-markets, bakery, caffe bars, pizzeria, beach bar, newspaper stand, bus station, boccia playground, beach valley ball, walking path in total length 4,5 km connecting Podaca, Brist and Gradac also suitable for jogging and bycikling.

In two large pebble beaches it is possible to rent a deck chair, beach umbrella or boat.