A Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, Brac is a bit off of the beaten path. It is the place to be for hiking, activities and whole gamut of picturesque beaches in Croatia, best known for the white-pebble beach Zlatni Rat.
Brac, which is home to the highest peak in the Adriatic region, the Vidova Gora, is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in recent years!
When to Visit
Visit in the summer, starting in April, so you can make most of the weather there, and then it can live up to its expectations. Sunny skies and mild temperatures await you here in Brac.
Beaches
Brac has some of the prettiest beaches in the Mediterranean. Here are our top 3:
Zlatni Rat
On the south of the island, Zlatni Rat is one of the most spectacular beaches in Croatia, with golden sands and fragrant palms. For the adrenalin junkies, this is the perfect beach to go windsurfing!
Murvica
Beaches near the village of Murvica are also popular for their quiet sparsely populated beaches, which offer some of the best views of the Mediterranean in Croatia.
Lovrecina
The only sandy beach on the rocky, northern side of Brac, Lovrecina is quite pretty and makes for a great day at the beach!
Hike up the Vidova Gora
Hike up the VIdova Gora, for some of the most spectacular views of the country. Perk: Its really close to the Zlatni Rat beach for you to cool off after!
Eat, Drink and Make Merry!
And isn’t that the best way to see a country?
Local Food
Stop by and have some of the best sea food the island has to offer, from octopus to veal, try all the local delicacies you can!
Wine
Brac, Croatia has a vibrant wine scene that you should get a taste of. Stop by at a local winery for a taste of wine made from local grapes, Posip.
Getting There
It is just about an hour away from the mainland by ferry. Add it to your Croatian itinerary already!