Guide book for island Brač

Saša Marinković
Saša Marinković
Guide book for island Brač

Sightseeing

The long history and culture of the island of Brač is best seen in Škrip – the oldest settlement on the island. Prehistoric town walls, numerous archaeological finds, several sarcophags, reliefs and medieval graves are an evidence of the long history of the place and the lives of its people. Where there once stood Illyrian town walls from 1400 BC, later was a Roman mausoleum, then a Radojković Tower built for defensive purposes and today it is a museum of the island of Brač. The museum displays interesting exhibits from Kopačina cave, Roman tomb-stones, sea charts and diverse folk handicrafts from the entire island. This jewel of historical and cultural heritage has always been a very popular tourist destination.
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Škrip
57 yerel halk öneriyor
The long history and culture of the island of Brač is best seen in Škrip – the oldest settlement on the island. Prehistoric town walls, numerous archaeological finds, several sarcophags, reliefs and medieval graves are an evidence of the long history of the place and the lives of its people. Where there once stood Illyrian town walls from 1400 BC, later was a Roman mausoleum, then a Radojković Tower built for defensive purposes and today it is a museum of the island of Brač. The museum displays interesting exhibits from Kopačina cave, Roman tomb-stones, sea charts and diverse folk handicrafts from the entire island. This jewel of historical and cultural heritage has always been a very popular tourist destination.
The museum of oil presents the traditional process of olive oil production on the island Brac. The museum of oil exibit olive mill, olive press, spindle for tightening press screw, bags, fireplace for heating the water and all traditional tools for transport, production and storage of olive oil.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Uja Müzesi
5 Put Ploča
49 yerel halk öneriyor
The museum of oil presents the traditional process of olive oil production on the island Brac. The museum of oil exibit olive mill, olive press, spindle for tightening press screw, bags, fireplace for heating the water and all traditional tools for transport, production and storage of olive oil.
Island's highest peak – Vidova gora, 778 m high. This is the highest peak of all Adriatic islands, with beautiful view over the islands of Hvar and Vis, and, in fine weather, even Italy. You have the chance to relax on a really special point on the island
331 yerel halk öneriyor
Vidova Gora
2 Ul. uz potok
331 yerel halk öneriyor
Island's highest peak – Vidova gora, 778 m high. This is the highest peak of all Adriatic islands, with beautiful view over the islands of Hvar and Vis, and, in fine weather, even Italy. You have the chance to relax on a really special point on the island
Donji Humac, Jaksić Gallery is located in the family yard, surrounded by the workshops of each author. In it you can find the paintings of doctor of art Dina Jaksic, jewelry made of semiprecious stones combined with silver designed by Ida Jaksic, stone sculptures of the sculptor Lovre Jaksic, while the interior and exterior of the gallery are work of stonemasonry workshop which is in the property of Drazen Jaksic. He is not only a master of the craft, but also a designer with the idea. The gallery also contains a number of useful items made of Brač stone, and stone furniture which is an attraction itself.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Jaksic Gallery
75 Donji Humac
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Donji Humac, Jaksić Gallery is located in the family yard, surrounded by the workshops of each author. In it you can find the paintings of doctor of art Dina Jaksic, jewelry made of semiprecious stones combined with silver designed by Ida Jaksic, stone sculptures of the sculptor Lovre Jaksic, while the interior and exterior of the gallery are work of stonemasonry workshop which is in the property of Drazen Jaksic. He is not only a master of the craft, but also a designer with the idea. The gallery also contains a number of useful items made of Brač stone, and stone furniture which is an attraction itself.
Half day walking tour from Bol with a transfer to Murvica village. The cave can only be accessed on a guided tour. You'll need decent walking shoes and plenty of water - but what a guide and what a view - ask us for a booking with a guide.
61 yerel halk öneriyor
Zmajeva špilja
bb murvica
61 yerel halk öneriyor
Half day walking tour from Bol with a transfer to Murvica village. The cave can only be accessed on a guided tour. You'll need decent walking shoes and plenty of water - but what a guide and what a view - ask us for a booking with a guide.

Food scene

The best restaurant in the middle of the island - antipasto, grill, island lamb, cakes, traditional food, local pruducts - all you want on a day arround the island :)
73 yerel halk öneriyor
Konoba Kopačina
7 Donji Humac
73 yerel halk öneriyor
The best restaurant in the middle of the island - antipasto, grill, island lamb, cakes, traditional food, local pruducts - all you want on a day arround the island :)

sandy beach

Sand beach on island Brač, between Pučišća and Postira on the north side of the island - reached only by road
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Lovrečina Beach Bar
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Sand beach on island Brač, between Pučišća and Postira on the north side of the island - reached only by road

fun for the whole family, nature, animals, sports, great outdoors

Natural park Sutivan is situated 2 miles away from the town Sutivan toward Milna. Vehicles can approach into the center of the park and use a free of charge wide parking lot.Because of its special facilities park is established by the Ministry approval as a sports and rehabilitation center in 2009. With the ticket that is valid for the whole day guests can enjoy the wide variety of activities: – meeting and associating with the animal world. Park is sheltering wide variety of species: blue and white peafowl’s, gold, silver and common pheasants, domestic turkey bird, ducks and gooses. Also there are ostrich’s, wilde boars, sheep’s, goats, a Milka cow, elfin pigs, different turtles. We are very proud on Dalmatian donkeys, horses and pony-horses that guests can use for riding with a professional supervising. – botanical area. there is a large variety of plants in the park, young olive trees, vegetables, aromatic and ornamental plants. We also have a separate aloe gardens. – children playing grounds. A large sand surrounded wooden castle with slide, seesaws and swings – plenty of fun for the children. – playing grounds. Futsal ground, basket ball and volley ball on sand court, bocce court – plenty of fun for all ages. – special facility is a young children trampoline. – fountain in the center of the park with a crystal clear water and golden fishes surrounded by ornamental herbs gives a magic touch, specially during the evening. – restaurant. Park offers variety of beverages, together with a selection of excellent Brač origin wines.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Park Prirode Sutivan
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Natural park Sutivan is situated 2 miles away from the town Sutivan toward Milna. Vehicles can approach into the center of the park and use a free of charge wide parking lot.Because of its special facilities park is established by the Ministry approval as a sports and rehabilitation center in 2009. With the ticket that is valid for the whole day guests can enjoy the wide variety of activities: – meeting and associating with the animal world. Park is sheltering wide variety of species: blue and white peafowl’s, gold, silver and common pheasants, domestic turkey bird, ducks and gooses. Also there are ostrich’s, wilde boars, sheep’s, goats, a Milka cow, elfin pigs, different turtles. We are very proud on Dalmatian donkeys, horses and pony-horses that guests can use for riding with a professional supervising. – botanical area. there is a large variety of plants in the park, young olive trees, vegetables, aromatic and ornamental plants. We also have a separate aloe gardens. – children playing grounds. A large sand surrounded wooden castle with slide, seesaws and swings – plenty of fun for the children. – playing grounds. Futsal ground, basket ball and volley ball on sand court, bocce court – plenty of fun for all ages. – special facility is a young children trampoline. – fountain in the center of the park with a crystal clear water and golden fishes surrounded by ornamental herbs gives a magic touch, specially during the evening. – restaurant. Park offers variety of beverages, together with a selection of excellent Brač origin wines.