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Brač, the largest of the Dalmatian islands, is a place of beautiful beaches, vineyards and olive groves. It is home to one of Croatia’s most famous beaches, Zlatni Rat, a peninsula of beach stretching into the sea. The island is known for its white stone quarries, used by the Romans to build amphitheatres, temples and palaces around Dalmatia, including the Diocletian Palace in Split.

Brač is a lovely place for a relaxing holiday, where you can unwind on the beach, go wine or olive oil tasting and soak up the island atmosphere. Neighbouring Šolta is a picturesque and tranquil little island with some tiny villages and rocky beaches to explore.

Brač towns

The town of Bol is a favourite with tourists because of its amazing Zlatni Rat beach. It’s an ever-changing beach peninsula jutting 400m into the sea and great for swimming, sunbathing and wind surfing. Bol itself is a cute harbour town with a 15th century palace and a 17th century fortress, overlooked by the 778m Vidova Gora mountain. It has a good range of restaurants and bars. Milna is a quiet fishing village with a lovely marina. It also has some nice pebbly beaches. The biggest town on Brač is Supertar, the main port entry where ferries arrive or yachts can dock and has medieval streets and a harbourside promenade.

Other places to stay & visit

  • Hvar Island

    Hvar Island has history and culture with warm and friendly locals welcoming their guests. 

  • Vis Island

    Vis is the furthest island from the mainland, with clean waters and a naturally beautiful island.

  • Korcula Island

    Korcula Island is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic and hosts various events throughout the year. 

  • Lastovo and Mljet Islands

    Both islands sport dense forest, natural surroundings and some stunning walks to fulfil that need for the great outdoors.

  • Brac and Solta Islands

    Less visited by tourists, these authentic islands offer rocky landscapes and gorgeous swimming spots. 

  • Grohote, main village on Solta Island

  • Maslinica cove

  • Stomorska Bay

  • Bol Town

  • View of Zlati Rat from Vidova Gora mountain

Šolta

The island of Šolta has barely been touched by tourism, with small villages and untouched landscape. Maslinica cove is the best spot for swimming, sheltered from the waves by little islets. For cafes, restaurants and shops, head to Stomorska, the largest settlement on the island.

Activities

Brač is great for water sports like surfing, windsurfing and diving. Visit Lucice Bay to dive to one of the best underwater caves in Croatia. Vidova Gora mountain is perfect for walking, climbing, mountain biking and hiking and has amazing views of the surrounding island and sea. Brač is also a nice spot to explore by bike. There are organised bike routes which pass historical sites, vineyards and look-out points. You can also rent a boat or a kayak and explore the coast from the sea.

  • Windsurfing in Brac

  • Diving in Lucice Bay

  • Exploring Vidova Gora mountain by bike

Food and wine

Olive growing and olive oil production on Brač dates back to when the island was controlled by Venetian rule in the 17th century. Visit an olive grove and taste their wares. Brač also has lots of vineyards where you can do wine tasting. Bol has a good selection of restaurants and bars, and on Solta visit Stomorska for a good meal.

  • Picking olives in Brač

  • Restaurants in Stomorska

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