This list of places to see in Brac will help you discover the essentials of this beautiful Croatian island that falls in love with its beaches with turquoise waters and its fishing villages.
Located on the Dalmatian Coast, just in front of Split, the island of Brac is the largest in Dalmatia and the third largest island in the Adriatic Sea, so it takes a minimum of one day to see all its points of interest and test its delicious gastronomy, based on fresh fish and seafood. If you do not bring your car or motorbike on one of the ferries that leave Split every day, we recommend renting it in Brac to get to the coves and natural viewpoints scattered throughout the island in the most comfortable way, although you also have a shuttle service bus that connects the main towns and allows you to get to the famous Zlatni Rat beach.
Based on the day we spent on this island during our trip to Crocia and Bosnia, we have made this list with the 5 most beautiful places to visit on the island of Brac. Let’s start!
1. Zlatni Rat Beach, one of the places to see in Brac
Once you arrive by boat in Supetar (main port of the island) you can go by car or bus to the town of Bol to take a pleasant walk of about 30 minutes along the coast until you reach Zlatni Rat Beach, the most famous place to see. in Brac. This beach, known as the Golden Horn, is a spit of white stones that juts out into the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, which changes shape due to the force of the tides and the wind. Despite the wind, it is a perfect beach to spend the early hours of the morning, until it begins to fill up with tourists, and have a drink in one of its beach bars.
If you do not have a car and want to visit the island accompanied by a guide, you can book this tour in a 4×4.
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After enjoying a relaxing bath, you can walk back to Bol, one of the most beautiful villages on the island of Brac, to take a walk around the port and try the fish in one of its most recommended restaurants such as Jadranka, BioMania Bistro or Konoba. dinko. After lunch you can take a walk through the network of steep streets of this fishing village, located between the sea and the mountains, until you find the Church of San Antonio or walk to Martinique Beach, quieter than Zlatni Rat Beach.
3. Monte Vidova Gora
Back to Supertar we recommend you take a detour by car along a narrow road (be very careful with cyclists going down at full speed), until you reach the viewpoints of Mount Vidova Gora, another of the essential places to see on the island of Brac. This mountain, with its almost 800 meters high, is the highest point of all the islands in this area and offers unique views of the Adriatic and, above all, Zlatni Rat beach, where you can clearly see the reasons why it was He calls it the Golden Horn. Although from the viewpoint located a few meters from the car park you already have fantastic views, you can take several hiking trails that will take you to higher viewpoints and if you have a lot of time, walk to Zlatni Rat beach.
4. Supetar
If you are going to visit the island of Brac in one day, we recommend that you spend the rest of the afternoon in the beautiful town of Supetar and then take the ferry back to Split. Supetar, located on the north coast, is our favorite town on Brac as it has a beautiful promenade that will take you to several pebble beaches and crystal clear waters as well as a historic center full of charming corners in which the Church of St. Pedro. If you stay for dinner we recommend Vinotoka, one of our favorite restaurants to eat in Brac, which we loved.
5. Other places to visit on the Island of Brac
If you have more days you can complete this list of places to see in Brac knowing other interesting towns, such as:
- Skrip : one of the oldest towns on the island in which remains of Roman and medieval buildings are preserved.
- Sumartin : located on the east coast and surrounded by small coves with crystalline waters, this fishing village with white houses and red roofs is perfect for enjoying local life (without many tourists).
- Pucisca : a town famous for its marble quarries that have been used to build buildings such as the White House or Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
- Milna – Known for its beautiful bay that was used in ancient times as a refuge for ships, Milna still has one of the most beautiful and safe harbors in Croatia.
- Blaca Monastery : difficult to access (you have to walk up for about 3 kilometres), this 16th-century monastery surprises with its natural setting and its interesting history.
How to get to Brac
The only way to get to the island of Brac, one of the most beautiful islands to see in Croatia, is by taking one of the Jadrolinija company boats that leave daily from the docks of the Split port or by booking a boat excursion. In our case, we chose to book a ferry in advance through this page to ensure a place for us and our car, since in high season (July and August) they can be sold out. We also recommend arriving one hour before the ferry entrance if you are traveling in high season because there are long queues and you could lose your car space, if it is full, and have to wait for the next boat. The journey from Split to Supetar is about 50 minutes and the ferries usually leave every two hours, although they are more frequent in high season.
Another more comfortable option is to book this excursion to the islands of Brac and Solta by boat that includes food.
Where to sleep in Brac
If you are going to spend the night on the island of Brac, we recommend you book in advance, especially in high season, in the towns of Bol and Supetar, or if you want more tranquility, in Sumartin. In Bol you have several accommodations with a magnificent quality/price ratio such as the Hotel Villa Daniela or the Hotel Kastil. If you prefer to be close to the ferry port, you can opt for the city of Supetar, which has a wide gastronomic and hotel offer with magnificent accommodations such as the Villa Midea or the Derado Apartments, the latter located near the beach. If you prefer less tourism and more affordable prices, you can book at the Villa Adagio Apartments or at the Apartman Vrsalović, both located in the town of Sumartin.
