The island of Brac is an island in the Adriatic Sea located in Croatia in the open sea off the Dalmatian coast. With a surface area of 396 km², it is the third largest island in the Adriatic, the second largest in Croatia and the largest island off the Dalmatian coast. It has an airport, Brac Airport. The island is particularly well known for the comma-shaped sandy beach of Bol, called Zlatni rat. Its highest point is Vidova Gora, at 778 m. It is the highest point of the Adriatic Sea.
Wander through its peaceful villages
Accessible by boat from the city of Split, the island of Brac is home to small villages where time seems to have stood still. Yacht charter in Milna will give you the opportunity to discover some of the coastal towns that make the island famousof the island, such as Supetar, located about thirty kilometers from Bol, and Bobovisce, with its picturesque setting, stone buildings and peaceful little streets.
If you are looking for authenticity, linger in the village of Postira, located in the north of the island. This fishing village, close to Lovrecina Bay, is the ideal place to sample local fish specialties over a picnic. Take advantage of your stop in Postira to discover its historical heritage, such as Lazaric's castle or the church of St. John the Baptist, built in the 16th century.
How can you have fun on the island?
There are numerous activities on the island of Brac. Those who prefer to veer towards water sports, such as windsurfing and kitesurfing, will find what they are looking for on Zlatni beach. Located a few minutes from Bol, this pebble beach changes shape with the currents. The sandy and pebble beaches follow one another on the side of Postria for those seeking peace and quiet, such as Mala Lozna and Prvlja. The town of Milna, for its part, has vast pebble beaches such as Lučice and Maslinova.
If hiking is one of your favorite summer activities, you can climb to the top of Vidova Gora mountain, starting from the town of Bol, where a small, cozy restaurant awaits you with a beautiful view of the islands of Vis and Biševo.on the islands of Vis and Biševo. On a clear day, you can even see the Apennines. Back in Bol, don't forget to take a photo of the Dominican monastery, built in 1475.
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Number of boats available | 4 190 |
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Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
Average price per week | $8,939 |
Minimum weekly price | $614 |
Maximum price per week | $995,138 |