Island Brac
Brac is the largest island in central Dalmatia, located off the city of Split ...
A mythical island with many attractions, totally different from the surrounding islands.
Supetar
Access to the island Brac
Island Brac is connected to the mainland by frequent maritime links:
- ferry from Split to Supetar (north) in 50 minutes and Makarska to Sumartin (east) in 1 hour.
- catamarans (pedestrians only) from Split to Milna (west) and Bol (south) and from Bol to Jelsa, north side of the island of Hvar.
General summary
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View from Vidova Gora
A green island in the varied geography of beaches renowned for their beauty, such as the famous Zlatni Rat in Bol, ranked remarkable natural site, the highest mountain in the Adriatic islands - Vidova Gora - which offers a magnificent view and attracts lovers of free flight, and a rich fauna and flora.
An island that is home to coastal villages all around, including Bol, the oldest of the island as well as villages within very interesting discovery, as Nerezisca, Selca, Puscica and stonemasons ... These ancient villages the hinterland keep the character and pace of the old life, authentic villages scented maquis.
Since ancient times, Brac turned to agriculture, fisheries and livestock; we find olive groves and vineyards, the shepherds raise goats and sheep and traditions persist. Archaeological sites and monuments bear witness to the rich history of the island since ancient times: the monasteries and convents, elegant church steeples, buildings Renaissance and Baroque museums.
Brac is known worldwide for its many open pits that give the famous expensive white stone sculptors and used all over the world, one example being the White House in Washington. There is still a school of sculpture known.
Small towns along the coast are many beach resorts and fishing ports, each with its character, including Bol, the oldest town on the south coast Brac, Milna or west, small natural harbor protected and the most harmonious places of Baroque urbanism, or Sumartin east, one of the input of the island and lively tourist spot doors, all in an environment of nature and known for the friendliness of the people.
And the gastronomic specialties to taste wine, lamb, cheese, brandy, fish ... Brac an abundance of places to discover, ambient feel, moments to savor.
Water activities are possible throughout windsurfing in sheltered bays, boating, fishing, diving to admire the seabed or simply swimming and relaxing on the beautiful beaches; but the pleasures of mountain hikes up mountain climbing, paragliding through; and all land sports with tennis courts, basketball and others.
Brac, an island where life is good, combining culture, history and nature for exotic and varied holiday.
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Bol
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