Island Brac, the largest island of the central Dalmatian group of islands, the third largest among the Adriatic islands; area 394.57 sq km; population 13,824. It is separated from the mainland by the Brac Channel, from the island of Solta by the so-called Splitska Vrata (Split Gate) and from the Island of Hvar by the Hvar Channel.
The highest peak of the island, Vidova Gora (Vitus' Mount) (778 m), is also the highest peak of all Croatian islands. The limestone part of the coast is rocky and steep, while the rest is rather low and sandy (on the southern side from Farska to Bol, and on the northern side from Sutivan to Supetar). The island landscape is dominated by a karst limestone relief, with numerous gullies, crevices, cavities, round valleys and coves. Milder forms of the relief, with brown Primorje soils (the most fertile on the island), are found mostly in the interior (especially between Lozisca and Nerezisca, as well as between Selca, Novo Selo and Sumartin). Composed primarily of limestone and dolomite, the quarries of the island of Brac have been a source of stone for building decorative stonework for centuries. The old Romans have known its quality and used this very stone to build cities, amphitheaters, temples, palaces and graves all over Dalmatia.
There are no surface water streams on the island. Permanent water sources are provided only around Bol. Higher parts of the island (above 400 m) are at some places covered with black and Aleppo pine forests; larger or smaller forests of Aleppo pine are found around all coastal towns and villages; dominant are dense evergreen underbrush (macchia) and rocky ground.
The largest places are Pucisca and Supetar. Major farming products are olive oil, wine and fruit (sour cherries and almonds); chief occupations include also livestock breeding and fishing. Fish canneries are located in Postira and Milna. Major quarries, where the famous Brac building stone is excavated, are located near Pucisca, Selca, Postira, Splitska and Donji Humac (this kind of building stone was used in the construction of the White House in Washington and the Palace of Diocletian in Split). A road network has been constructed throughout the island; ferry lines Split - Supetar, Makarska - Sumartin; ship lines with Supetar and Bol. Airport 'Brac' (for smaller aircraft) is located above Bol.
Rich cultural and historic heritage that dates back to pre-historic times, unique gastronomy, beautiful beaches and bays, crystal blue sea, high quality accommodation in private facilities and the hospitality of the local people are the guarantees of a holiday you will always remember.
Island Brac
Island Brac
Bol (Brac)
Bol (pop. 1,478) is the oldest town of Brac and one of the most famous seaside resorts of the Adriatic. Apart from cultural monuments, Bol also features a number of natural beauties. East and west of Bol are numerous shores, beautiful beaches; the most famous - and probably the most beautiful on the Adriatic - is Zlatni Rat. This pebble cape is a unique phenomenon - it stretches into the open sea in the shape of a tongue, with its tip changing form (pointing in different directions), depending on the direction of the winds and waves. A story has it that this is the only beach in the world that runs vertical to the coast. Overlooking Bol is the mountain range of Bolska Kruna (Bol Crown), the Illyrian hill-fort Kostilo and Vidova Gora (778 m), the highest peak of the Adriatic islands.
To those who are keen on sports and recreation Bol offers 25 tennis courts, the central court having 1,820 seats. This is also the venue of top-class tennis tournaments (WTA Croatian Bol Ladies Open). Other sports opportunities include windsurfing, water sports, bocce, bowling, indoor football, basketball, volleyball. Diving, underwater fishing and hang-gliding (from Vidova Gora) are also organized.
Bol lies only 15 km from an international airport for small aircraft which has very good connections with the major European cities. Direct travel from the city of Split is offered by Catamaran lines, while frequent ferry lines are provided via Supetar (33 km away).
Private Accommodation in Bol:
 VILLA SANI - Marka Marulica 3,Bol- Apt. 4+1 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 50-90€) - Apt. Green (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, 45-80€) - Apt. Gold (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 35-80€) - Apt. Blue (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 45-80€) - Studio (Studio, 2+0 persons, 28-54€) |
 APARTMENTS PETRIC - R. Boskovica 6, Bol- Apt. 1 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 40-90€) - Apt. 2 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 50-90€) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-85€) - Room 1 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 25-40€) - Room 2 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 25-35€) |
 HOUSE MIRANDAMurvica - House (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 30-60€) |
 APARTMENT MIRANDAPodanglavicu 4a, Bol - Apartment (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 30-82€) |
 APARTMENTS MIRANDAMarka Marulica 10, Bol - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 3+1 persons, 30-70€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 30-75€) - Apt. 3 (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, 40-80€) |
 APARTMENTS REGINAUz Gospoicu bb, Bol - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 40-65€) - Apt. 2 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 50-90€) - Apt. 2 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 30-60€) - Room A (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 35-50€) - Room B (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 35-50€) |
 HOUSE RADICNovi put 23, Bol - House (4 bedrooms, 8+1 persons, 110-150€) |
Milna (Brac)
Milna is the best natural harbor on the
For those that prefer more active vacations, Milna offers many activities such as swimming, scuba-diving, fishing and spear-fishing, surfing and sailing. Picnics and excursions are offered by boat or on bike.
Private Accommodation in Milna:
 HOUSE SANTA LUCIAVlaska bb - House (3 bedrooms, 6+2 persons, 90-130€) |
Postira (Brac)
Postira, a picturesque coastal place with a series of attractive beaches and coves, surrounded by pine forests, olive-groves and vineyards, offers excellent opportunities for peaceful and pleasant vacations. Visitors areoffered sports and recreational facilities (basketball, tennis, bocce) and water sports opportunities. Excursions are also organized - very attractive are fish picnic parties in the cove of Lovrecina. Gastronomic offer includes fish, home-made specialities and famous local wines.
The traditional cultural and entertainment event, the Postira Summer, comprises the feast days of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of the parish (24th of June), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (16th of July) and the Assumption (15th of August).
Private Accommodation in Postira:
 APARTMENTS IVOMala lozna bb - Apt.1 (3 bedrooms, 6+2 persons, 66-110€) - Apt.3 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 35-66€) - Apt.4 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 35-66€) - Apt.5 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 35-66€) |
 VILLA STELLAMala lozna bb - Apt. A1 (2 bedrooms, 4+4 persons, 40-65€) - Apt. B1 (5 bedrooms, 10+5 persons, 90-130€) |
 APARTMENTS SANTICVrilo bb - Apt. Dorotea (2 bedrooms, 5+2 persons, 60-85€) - Apt. Fanita (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-70€) - Apt. Marita (1 bedroom, 3+0 persons, 30-45€) - Room Lori (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 20-32€) |
 APARTMENTS KARLENAMala lozna III/19 - Apt.2 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 45-70€) - Apt.5 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 40-55€) - Apt.6 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 45-70€) |
Povlja (Brac)
Povlja is situated 10 km on the east from a ferry port Sumartin. This village arose in a cove that is also called Povlja, whose inhabitants occupy themselves with wine-growing, olive-growing and fishing. Povlja is surrounded by many bays (Travna, Smokvica, Ticja luka, Tatinja) with different sorts of beaches, and in the cove Povlja itself there is a safe port. The harbour of Povlja and Luke on the west were the main anchorages for Roman ships. The remains of amphoras affirm such a hypothesis.
The remains of the biggest Christian Basilica on the island Brac are from the 5th or at latest the first part of the 6th century, which attracts the interest of many tourists, are nearby to the parish church in Povlja. Until today a true ground- plan with an atrium, portal, sanctuary, baptism-well and the late antique baptisterium with remains of freskos and kapitul have been preserved.
Private Accommodation in Povlja:
 APARTMENTS TONCIPovlja, Postira - Apt. 1 (Studio, 2+1 persons, 30-35€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 40-55€) |
Pucisca (Brac)
Pucisca is a settlement in the middle part of the northern part of the island Brac turned to the channel of Brac, Omis and Makarska. The settlement originated on stone, at stone and from stone. ith 1706 inhabitants, along with Supetar, this is the biggest town on Brac with original Mediterranean characteristics. Its white roofs are creating a true ambient atmosphere. It is located at the bottom of a deep bay which splits into two smaller bays: Puciski dolac and Stipanska luka. Pucisca is rich of stones and exactly the excellent local stone has contributed o the development of the town. The work with the stone and the life from it are brought over from generation to generation. Nowadays a stonemason- school is working there. Many palaces throughout the world have been built with the local stone from the renaissance age until today. The works (mainly sculptures) of contemporary domestic and foreign sculptors are set on many public places, which are from the same stone.
Splitska (Brac)
Splitska is a small harbour village on the northern coast of the island Brac with a population of 395, just 7 km away from Supetar. The coves Zastup and Splitska offer fine beaches and pine forests. Splitska lies on regional road running along the island. Smaller vessels can anchor in the cove with a beautiful beach and forest of pine. The settlement emerged in 16 century as the family Cerinić-Cerineo from the neighbouring village of Škrip built citadel in the cove in 1557. Splitska represents an ideal resort for those who prefer a peaceful holiday. It is also an ideal destination for those fond of walks in the nature: a 45 minute walk (3 km uphill) to Škrip, 30 minute walk to Postire, and 30 minutes more to Dol.
Private Accommodation in Splitska:
 VILLA KETIPunta bb, Splitska - Apt.1 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 80-100€) - Apt.2 (2 bedrooms, 2+2 persons, 120-150€) - Apt.3 (2 bedrooms, 2+2 persons, 120-150€) - Apt.4 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 90-110€) - Apt.5 (2 bedrooms, 2+2 persons, 120-150€) - Apt.6 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 90-110€) - Apt.7 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 90-110€) |
Sumartin (Brac)
Sumartin is the youngest fishermen's- village on Brac. The ferry-port in Sumartin connects a part of the island with the land. It is worth to visit the Museum of the monastery of fra Andrija Kacic - Miosic which has very worthy paintings (among them especially the early baroque Last Supper from the second half of the 17th century). The documents written in bosancica from the period of 1665 - 1755 are also very valuable.
Chief occupations are farming, viniculture, olive growing, fishing and tourism. Situated on the regional road running along the island; ferry port and connection with Makarska. The village set in the vicinity of the big quarries, used the stone for the paving of lanes, for the dents (the nails) on the house walls, for the doorways and for the stone seats in the shade of the clumps of trees in the Sumartin yards.
Supetar (Brac)
Supetar with a population of 3,062 is the largest town and main ferry port of the island of Brac. Everything you need is here andclose at hand: restaurants, shops, banks, post offices, market, cinema, library, health care services, various sports facilities.Free concerts, theatrical shows, folklore festivals and numerous other events are offered as part of the Supetar Summer of Culture.
The town allows you to enjoyan island lifestyle, and it's frequent ferries (more than 14 trips daily during the summer) allow fast access to the city of Split for day trips.
Other well known towns on Brac include the towns of Bol and Milna. Otherless known towns of Brac offer a more tranquil andpeaceful vacation, and they include: Sutivan;Splitska;Postira; Pucisca; and Sumartin.
Things To See And Do:
1. The Supetar Summer of Culture organizes varous cultural and entertainment programs.The town festival of St. Peter and Paul takes place on June 29th.
2. Excursions are offered to the nearby islands and to the other areas of the island of Brac such as: Blaca desert, Vidova Gora, Zlatni Rat (Bol), Museum of Bracin Skrip, stonemasonry school in Pucisca.
3. Rent a scooter and explore the island on your own.
4. Sports and recreational activities are offered: tennis courts, soccer playgrounds, beach volleyball, diving, and other water sports activities.
5. Stroll the town and explore the shops, street galleries, and wine -cellars.
6. Of course, Supetar offers a beautiful peeble beach shaded by pinewood.
Places To Eat:
Vinoteka (Jobova 6, tel, +385 21 630969)
Private Accommodation in Supetar:
 APARTMENTS ROGOSICFra Andrije Dorotica 8, Supetar - Apt. 1 (2 bedrooms, 6+2 persons, 70-80€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 35-50€) |
 APARTMENT MARCETICDujma Hrankovica 17, Supetar - Apartment (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 40-60€) |
 APARTMENTS NATALIJAPut jezerina bb, Supetar - Apt. A (1 bedroom, 2+3 persons, 35-55€) - Apt. B (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 40-70€) - Apt. C (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 35-60€) - Apt. D (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 35-50€) |
 APARTMENTS PETRANICMornarska bb, Supetar - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 20-35€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 3 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 40-60€) - Room 1 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 20-28€) |
 VILLA KATARINAUl. kralja Tomislava 24, Supetar - Apt. A2 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 31-35€) - Apt. A6 (3 bedrooms, 6+0 persons, 73-80€) - Apt. B4 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 45-50€) - Apt. B6 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 44-49€) |
 APARTMENT SUPETARPut Vele Luke 10, Supetar - Apartment (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 58-68€) |
 VILLA MIDEAStjepana Radica 2, Supetar - Apt. 1 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 55-110€) - Apt. 2 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 80-130€) - Apt. 3 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 50-100€) - Apt. 4 (Studio, 2+0 persons, 60-75€) - Apt. 5 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 55-110€) - Apt. 6 (1 bedroom, 2+2 persons, 55-110€) - Apt. 7 (2 bedrooms, 4+2 persons, 110-170€) |
Sutivan (Brac)
Sutivanis a harbour town in the extreme west of the northern coast of the island of Brac, 7 km west of Supetar; population 641. Chief occupations are farming, wine production, olive growing, fishing and tourism. A park with a palm alley is situated at the end of the cove, on the former moorland. The coastal strip along the village has been forested (Aleppo and star pines). Smaller yachts can berth in the port; large vessels anchor in front of the port. Mostly pebble beaches make Sutivan a popularholiday spot.
Private Accommodation in Sutivan:
 APARTMENTS ZAVABistrica bb, Sutivan - Apt. 1 (studio, 2+0 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 2 (1 bedroom, 2+1 persons, 35-60€) - Apt. 3 (studio, 2+0 persons, 26-40€) - Apt. 4 (studio, 2+0 persons, 30-50€) - Apt. 5 (studio, 2+0 persons, 26-40€) - Apt. 6 (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, 40-75€) - Apt. 7 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 46-85€) - Apt. 8 (2 bedrooms, 4+0 persons, 40-75€) - Apt. 10 (1 bedroom, 2+0 persons, 26-40€) |
 APARTMENTS TIJASutivan - Apt. 1 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 50-100€) - Apt. 2 (2 bedrooms, 4+1 persons, 50-100€) |
