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How to get to the island of Brac

The closest airport to the island is located in the city of Split. Direct flights are operated by Aeroflot, flights with transfers are operated by Lufthansa (Munich) and Austrian Airlines(Vein). Then you can take a ferry that departs from Split several times a day (the ticket costs about 20 HRK). The ferry will moor at the northern coast of the island, that is, near the city of Supetar.

Another route runs through Zagreb. Direct flights are also carried out by Aeroflot, with a transfer - KLM (Amsterdam), Air Serbia (Belgrade), Austrian Airlines (Vienna). Several buses run between Zagreb and Split every day (the ticket costs from 115 to 150 kunas). The bus schedule can be studied.

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Housing prices in Brac are not exorbitant, but this popular destination for relaxation, so you need to book rooms in advance.

Apartments for three people in the three-star hotel Adria Apartments will cost about 162 kunas per night. The hotel is located in the southern part of the island, in the town of Bol, the center of which can be reached in five to ten minutes.

A studio for two at Apartments Marina will cost 192 kunas per night. The apartments are located in the historical part of Supetar, 300 meters from them - pebbly beaches.

A double room with one bed in Apartment Baloević will cost 150 kunas. This apartment is located in Postira.

Shopping on the island of Brac

It is useless to look for large shopping centers and endless outlets on the island - they are not found here. You can look for them in Split, through which most of the tourist routes. Main stops: Mercator hypermarket, City Center One (Vukovarska ulica, 207) and Joker (Put Brodarice, 6) shopping centers. Mediterranean delicacies can be found at the fish market (Marmontova ulica).

As a gift from the island of Brac, you can bring rose wine, Maraschino cherry liqueur or Dalmatian lemon liqueur. They also prepare excellent olive oil and tangerine honey on Brač.

The best hiking trails on the island of Brac

The first place for long walks is Zlatni Rat beach. The pebbles here are so small that from afar they look more like snow-white sand. At the whim of the wind and waves, the beach often changes shape, but from a bird's eye view, it most of all looks like a beam of a giant starfish.

Vidova Gora rises 780 meters above the sea and is rightfully considered the highest on the islands of the Adriatic. Traveling along its slopes can be combined with sightseeing historical sites islands: on the top of the mountain lies in ruins the ancient church of St. Vid, whose name the mountain was awarded.

200 meters above the town of Murvica is the Dragon Cave. It is interesting to go around it up and down, if only for the sake of ancient bas-reliefs carved right into impregnable rocks: once there was a monastery in the cave where Croatian monks lived.

Route: Moscow - Belarus - Poland - Czech Republic - Austria - Slovenia - Croatia - Hungary - Slovakia - Poland - Belarus - Moscow.
Car Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI, 2011
Distance 5500 km;
Average fuel consumption 8 l/100 km
Maximum speed 210 km/h
Fine in Hungary ~20 euros
Fine in Belarus ~20 euros

Waking up not very early and having breakfast at the hotel, we went to the beach. Near our hotel, as such, it was not, we had to walk a little along the coast to the territory of the neighboring - 5-star Le Meridien. I must say that I'm not a big fan of "seal" rest, I'm bored lying on the beach and sunbathing, I have to constantly do something, explore something new, be on the move, communicate ... And while my wife and friends were lying on the beach, I explored the area.


The beach at Le Meridien is accessible to all.

The hotel has a pier for yachts, so not the poorest tourists stay there.

Swimming, lying on the beach under scorching sun, and then still in a cool room, we have already forgotten that behind 3 tiring days of the road. Even before arriving in Podstrana, we understood that there was absolutely nothing to do here, no entertainment, sights too ... but what’s there - there’s even nowhere to eat normally, and the hotel is too expensive, and not interesting. Therefore, by 14:00 everyone was ready to go at least 100 km to have lunch. Fortunately, to do this, it was necessary to overcome a much shorter distance - about 10 km to the center of Split, which is about 20 minutes, taking into account traffic. Another plus of traveling by car is that you do not need to be tied to your place of residence. You can choose sparse places for a relaxing holiday, and if you want to move, then the car is always there. The only negative is that one should not drink (well, at least limit oneself in drinking alcohol).

In Split, the car was left at the port parking lot for 5 HKR / hour and set off to explore the area.

My gang: Vika, Sveta and Sanyok.

In the depths of the city there are such narrow streets.

But, enough walking, it's time to eat. I must say that Croatia is not the most low prices for food in restaurants. The same Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia is significantly cheaper. But it still cannot be compared with Moscow prices, especially for seafood.

I do not remember how much the dinner cost, but it seems to have been one of the most expensive for the holiday. As usual - at first you compare everything with Moscow prices, and it seems inexpensive. The longer you rest, the cheaper it gets.

After a hearty lunch, we took a little walk around the center of Split. They could not ignore the palace of Diocletian - Roman Emperor 284-305 AD. - UNESCO World Heritage Site. But, as usual, what is close, it seems that you will have time to look at any time and more than once. Therefore, we did not particularly go in cycles in seeing as much as possible. We just walked around downtown.

The very center of Split. Cafe in ruins.

After wandering around the city for a bit, we moved back to the hotel. We dined in Podstrana. The only place to eat was the pizzeria opposite the hotel. Due to the lack of competition, there were a lot of people there, so we left after 2-2.5 hours. There was plenty of time to discuss tomorrow. We decided to go to Omis.

Even before we planned our trip to Croatia, Omiš was one of our priority destinations. But, since all available options there were booked, we decided to go to Split. It was all the more interesting to find out what is so special about Omiš that so many people go there.

The road took about 20 minutes. We stopped near the nearest beach. Unlike Split and most beaches in Croatia, the beach in Omiš is sandy and shallow. As a result - a huge number of people with children. In general, a resort atmosphere is felt in Omis. The town is small, but populous. We swam, sunbathed and went to explore the surroundings. Trusting intuition, we drove along the road that runs along the river that flows into the sea. The water in it is an unreal color.

Seeing a restaurant on the banks of the river, we parked without hesitation. The restaurant had some kind of special set menu which included soup, salad and river trout. They brought a lot more bread, which we threw directly from our seats into the river and fed the very trout, which would then be caught and fried for the guests of the restaurant.

After dinner, we went to the city. On the way we saw a tower on a mountain and decided to climb it. Everyone except Vicki. It is good that mutual understanding reigned in our company. If you want - go, if you don't want - as you like))) The three of us climbed up the mountain, Vika was left in a cafe to eat ice cream.

For the first time I saw how eggplants grow

I love tiled roofs!

The view from the mountain is amazing! Recomend for everybody! By the way, the "entrance to the mountain" is paid - 15 HRK.

Climbing took a lot of effort. But still we did not regret it. I think at 7 pm the views from there are generally gorgeous. While we were climbing mountains, Vika found a post office. We bought postcards and sent them to our parents. It's a very cool idea to send postcards to your loved ones or even yourself from the places you've been.

We couldn't get past the fruit stand. Bought a watermelon. They are not weighed, they are sold by the piece.

After walking around Omis a little more, we went to the hotel, discussing tomorrow on the way. During the two days spent on the beaches, we heard a lot of stories that although the water on the Adriatic coast is clean, it still cannot be compared with what can be seen on the islands. In general, we decided to go to the nearest island - Brac. By ferry, with a car.

Knowing that ferries to Brac leave every 1.5 hours, we calculated the time so as to get to it by 9:00. We left an hour before and were almost late. There was pandemonium in the port! Cars were allowed into the territory only with the presence of tickets, which we did not have. Went to buy, stood in a huge line at the checkout. By the way, you can sail to Italy by ferry from Split if you have a Schengen visa. As a result, we were in time at 9 o'clock, we were almost the last to arrive.

Travel time from Split to Supetar ( main city on the island of Brac) 50 minutes.

An hour later we were already climbing the serpentine to get to the opposite part of the island. In fact, we went to Brac for a reason. Buying postcards in Omis, on one of them we saw an awesome beach - a cape surrounded by crystal clear water called the Golden Horn. When we learned that this place is located on the island of Brac, we did not think for a second.

The road took about an hour, as it is almost impossible to go fast along it and very dangerous. In general, I noticed that if there is a sign 40 in Croatia, then it’s really better not to go faster on this section, otherwise you will most likely fly into a ditch. When we arrived, we opened our mouths with delight!

The postcard did not deceive, the water is really crystal clear.

Needless to say, this is one of the best beaches from where I've been. It is pebbly, but the pebbles are so small that they do not cause any discomfort, almost like sand, only harder. Because of this, there is no turbidity in the water. The beach has a blue flag, an international award given annually since 1987 to beaches and marinas whose water meets high quality standards and is suitable for safe swimming.

At 11 o'clock there were few people, so we easily chose the place we liked and settled down in the shade of the pines. But gradually the spit filled with people, and by 13:00 there were so many that the beach no longer seemed so cozy.

Golden Horn beach in the town of Bol on the island of Brac.

If you go further, you can find good places for swimming and sunbathing, but less crowded.

Fans of swimming and sunbathing naked will also find a place for themselves and like-minded people. And there are quite a few of them 300-400 meters from the main beach.

We loved the island so much that we didn't want to leave. If they knew that it is so cool here, then part of the vacation would be planned on the island. But it was time to get ready, especially since we already wanted to eat, and on the beach, apart from beer and ice cream, we did not eat anything.

At first they wanted to eat in Supetar near the port, but along the way, somewhere in the center of the island, they noticed a sign for konoba. Without thinking twice, we turned there. It turned out to be a private house, the owners of which keep all living creatures, grow fruits and vegetables and feed their guests with it, and develop agro-tourism. It was my first time in such a place. Very cozy and sincere. The owner himself served, and his son helped. We ordered meat, prosciutto, wine, bread and cheese, all homemade.

Konoba near Tomic. Everything is simple, at home.

Roasted lamb meat

We had a great time in the konobe, we did not regret that we stopped by. My wife still has one of the most vivid impressions of the entire trip. We talked with the son of the tavern and he showed us their farm, told us what and how they do. He took me to the cellar where stocks of food are stored: prosciutto, vegetables, olive oil, wine, etc ...

The prosciutto is ripening.

They also make their own wine. Very good.

We decided to buy some bottles of wine and olive oil. The oil was amazing, I didn’t buy anything like it in stores! I don't remember how much we paid for the wine, but the oil cost 50 HRK for a half liter bottle.

Time flew by imperceptibly, it was getting dark ... When we looked at the clock, we had to fly already - we risked being late for the last ferry! Rushed along the serpentine, not paying attention to road signs and speed limits. We managed…

We couldn’t sit quietly in one place, especially when there are a lot of people nearby. interesting places. Trogir is one of them.

The city center has been listed world heritage UNESCO.

Since you can’t drive in the center by car (and it won’t work - the streets are so narrow), we left it on the other side of the river in the parking lot. First of all, we climbed the bell tower, which offers a view of the city.

In principle, the whole city can be bypassed in 40 minutes, which we did. On a hot day, it is pleasant to walk along the narrow streets, as the sun hardly gets there. It was very hot that day, so we preferred to just sit in a cafe.

There are a lot of such nooks and crannies in Trogir, in which it is pleasant to sit in the midday heat.

Having had lunch in a cozy cafe, we decided that enough for today cultural program and went to the hotel on the beach. There was absolutely nothing to do, and I also had to figure out how to entertain myself tomorrow.

I went to the tourist offices to see what they offer. I didn’t really want to go on excursions, but fishing attracted my attention. They offered to go to the northern part of the Adriatic Sea for tuna, but the price tag went off scale. Then we were offered a light option - no tuna, fishing in the vicinity. As a result, we agreed that for € 250 we would rent a small boat for 6 hours, in which there would be no one except us.

We had to get up early, as we agreed that at 6 am at the pier near Le Meridien our boat would be waiting for us. We did not get breakfast, but by agreement the day before, we carefully collected it with us.

There was a luxury yacht moored at the pier, and since it was the only one open, we decided that it was ours and happily jumped in there. After looking around a little, we realized that we had got there))) Until the owner woke up, we got off it and realized that our boat was not there yet ... We already started to get a little nervous, but we saw that ours was swimming up to us ... Compared to the one on which we have already visited, this seemed to be some kind of tiny boat. It even felt a little embarrassing.

The owner of the yacht did not know Russian, and spoke English very poorly. On the way to the sea, we somehow figured out that we would not sail far from the coast, and mackerel should become our prey. When they stopped and the waves parted, we saw a fish in the water column. They threw in fishing rods, but the mackerel swam past, and she didn’t care about our bait ...

So 3 hours passed, and no fish were caught. I caught one and it was the last one...

When it does not bite, it is always boring, and interest quickly disappears. The girls have already begun to lose heart, and our captain too. And since there was no fishing, he offered to take us to the island of Brac to swim there. Of course we agreed!

We swim to swim.

They sailed to the deserted shore, dropped anchor and hung there for an hour and a half.

They didn't catch any fish, but they bought plenty.

Time passed quickly, we even forgot that we rented a boat for fishing and not for swimming. But it was time to return.

The captain gave the steer.

After such an eventful day, it was necessary to have a good dinner. Since we didn’t catch the fish, we had to take revenge on her - we chose the Jugo fish restaurant (we had a small guide in the room, and there was a rating of restaurants in it, and Jugo occupied one of the top lines there). Just walking around Split, it is very unlikely that we would look into this place, because it is located away from hiking trails- in the berth area for private yachts. Even knowing the address, I had to search a bit.

View from the Jugo restaurant on the port of Split.

The restaurant was not cheap, but everything was very tasty, and the service was at a high level.

Portions correspond to the status of a restaurant - the more expensive, the smaller))) But, in general, we ate.

It was the last day that we had to spend on the coast, and then - the road home. All the time that we were relaxing by the sea, I wanted to go to the fish market in Split. There was nowhere to go further. Apart from Sveta, no one supported my idea, Sasha and Vika preferred to sunbathe. I got up at 5 in the morning, slept until 7:30 and only by 9:00 we arrived in the city. You can immediately see - Sunday morning, there are very few people.

Usually in this square there is nowhere for an apple to fall.

But let's go to the market. The hope was glimmering in my soul that the merchants had not yet dispersed, the time was already late - the tenth hour. My hopes were justified, but the choice was, of course, meager ...

Shellfish for every taste. Scallops at 60 HRK/kg, mussels from 15...

Early in the morning this tuna was still swimming in the sea.

There were such devils.

Well, every little thing

Satisfied, we drove back to the hotel. Today it was necessary to swim until you were blue in the face, the last day after all. In the afternoon I decided to take a walk around the hotel. There are private houses around, all have small gardens, something grows in them.

Like grenades...

Or peaches...

Have you seen how kiwi grows? From the side it looks like a vine.

Toward evening, the wind suddenly rose and it began to rain, but it did not last long - about two hours. But after it, nature gave us an unearthly sunset!

For a few minutes the whole sky was red, then it turned purple and gradually turned into purple! Awesome!

We have been impressed by these colors for a long time. The day ended in one of the restaurants in Split, where Sanok and I ate steaks from the freshest tuna. There could not have been a better end to the day, and indeed to the entire holiday at sea! But the journey is not over yet - there were 4 days of travel home ahead and a lot of interesting things along the way.

Jadrolinija / Jadrolinia is the largest ferry company in Croatia, with the largest number of domestic and international ferry lines.

Ports are located in almost all major cities in Croatia. Main major ports Croatia:

The main major ports of Croatia are located in:

Ferries in Croatia have several decks. The lower two or one for cars, the upper one is covered and open for passengers.
High-speed catamarans in Croatia transport only passengers between the islands, the speed of catamarans is much higher. For example, a ferry takes 3 hours, and a catamaran takes 1 hour.

Croatian international ferry lines

Croatian international ferry lines connect the ports of Croatia and the ports of Italy.

International ferry lines between the ports of Croatia and Italy

Zadar, Croatia - Ancona, Italy

Split, Croatia - Ancona, Italy

Dubrovnik, Croatia - Bari, Italy

Ferry timetable from Croatia to Italy

Ferry fares from Croatia to Italy

Price passenger ticket on the ferry Split - Ancona for seat on deck from 34 euros

You can see ferry timetables, fares and buy Croatia to Italy ferry tickets online on ferry company websites

Ferry company Jadrolinija official website www.jadrolinija.hr

Ferry company BlueLine official website www.blueline-ferries.com

Domestic ferry lines in Croatia

Croatian domestic ferry lines connect the cities of the coast of Croatia and the islands of Croatia

From Split to Dubrovnik by sea

In the summer of 2016, a new high-speed sea line was launched from to.

The high-speed catamaran from Split to Dubrovnik is designed for 320 passengers. The catamaran sails daily from 1 June to 1 October.

Departure time of the high-speed catamaran from Dubrovnik is at 7:10, arriving in Srlit at 12:55. The departure time of the high-speed catamaran from the city of Split is at 16:15, the arrival in the city of Dubrovnik is at 22:10. The travel time of the high-speed catamaran Dubrovnik - Split is 5 hours 55 minutes.

Catamaran Dubrovnik-Split makes stops on the islands of Brac / Brac, Hvar / Hvar and Korcula / Korcula.

Price complete itinerary Passenger ticket for a speed catamaran from Dubrovnik to Split 210 kunas (~28 euros)

Clarify the timetable, stops and book a ticket for a catamaran online on the website of the carrier company www.jadrolinija.hr

Domestic ferry lines also link small islands that are car-free.

Ferries & Catamarans in Kvarner region: timetables and routes

Ferries & Catamarans North Dalmatia: timetables and routes

Ferries and Catamarans of Central Dalmatia: timetables and routes

Marriage is amazing island, beckoning with picturesque beaches and olive groves. It ranks third in size among the Croatian islands and, due to its location, has gained fame as one of the warmest. The mild climate, mountain air, abundance of pines and olives attract people with a weak respiratory system to these parts - staying here has a beneficial effect and heals the body for a long time. Holidays on the island of Brac in 2020, Croatia, will pleasantly surprise you with its prices, allow you to appreciate the beaches, entertainment and attractions.

It is worth noting that the history of the island dates back to the 8th century, when Croats lived in these territories. In the process of archaeological research, experts agreed on the settlement of the island during the Paleolithic period. In those distant times, it was inhabited by a tribe of Illyrians. A little later, the Roman and Greek government reigned here. Later, the island was controlled by Byzantium, Venetians, French, Italians. And today - the Croats.

Climate

A mild Mediterranean climate prevails here. It will be an excellent option for those who cannot stand the hot heat, as it is constantly blown by the sea breeze. Considering the azure sea, it is worth talking about the excellent ecological environment. An island surrounded by rocks and lush vegetation, fragrant with magical aromas. This place is great for visiting families with children.

The highest temperatures here are in August and reach +35 degrees. indulge in warm waters The Adriatic Sea is here from the first decade of May, when the water warms up to +20. bathing season ends already in October, the water cools down to +17.

Brac on the map:

The main feature of the climate of this island can be considered its softness, which is not typical for the mainland. The maximum temperatures were recorded in August, the minimum in January. Here you can relax in one of the many bays alone with nature, especially tourists with small children often come here. Thanks to optimal entry into the sea and clean, still water, children can swim safely. In addition, most beaches have breakwaters.

How to get there

When planning to go to the island in the warm season, you can buy air tickets to the city where there is an airport. Direct flights from are carried out using charter flights, or you can get there with transfers. It is convenient to get from Bol airport to the city center by taxi.

You can also use the ferry service. You can get to the island from Split or Makarska. The duration of the crossing is 45 minutes, the ferries run several times a day.

Transport

Works on the island public transport. The most common are catamarans, speed boats, ferries and motor boats that wait for passengers along the coast and take them to big cities. If desired, you can take a boat as a taxi. The price category of such a trip is from 530 HRK. It is convenient to travel from city to city by bus, the ticket price is 45 HRK. There is also a taxi, which is a bit more expensive than the bus.

Description of the resort and why it is interesting?

It is worth knowing that Brac is known all over the world not only tourist destination– the most beautiful “Brač stone”, an ivory-colored stone, is mined here. Many world-class buildings are lined with this material, so it is extremely valuable and in high demand. The main part of the local population takes part in mining and lives off this work. Arriving tourists consider it their duty to buy some kind of souvenir made from this substance, whether it will be a miniature figurine, or a massive piece of furniture.

Holidays on the island of Brac are ideal for both families with children and youth companies - an abundance of hotels of various categories, sports clubs, gorgeous beaches, active night life and interesting itineraries.

The architecture of the island resembles the Greek style - narrow streets, small bright houses with red roofs, well-groomed flower beds and cozy stylized cafes. When you get to this place, you feel like in a fairy tale far from everyday problems!

Main resort towns- Bol, Supetar, Sumartin and Milna. Each is interesting for its color and has a unique offer for tourists. Of course, the first thing any visitor wants to see is the Golden Horn beach in Bol. One of a kind, it seems to pave the way to the Adriatic Sea. In addition to an unforgettable picture, the water here is crystal clear and very warm.

Where to stay

Since the tourism business is developing rapidly in Croatia, investments in this area are actively attracted. This allows you to maintain the hotel fund in good condition and compete with the elite resorts of Europe.

Numerous accommodation offers will help any discerning traveler choose their accommodation - apartments, villas, apartments, hostels and hotels. The average cost of staying in a hotel will be 70 - 80 euros per night.

Hotel Villa Adriatica - Adults Only

This cozy boutique hotel is an ideal option for couples without children and is located in Supetar. Here travelers can enjoy real Croatian hospitality and delicious dishes. To the attention of guests are 22 comfortably furnished apartments with a bathroom. They have everything you need for comfort. AT free time here you can swim in the outdoor pool or soak up the sun with your favorite cocktail. There is a wellness center on site. Going to the Lounge Bar, here you can spend time surrounded by picturesque nature, read a book or take a nap in the shade of a palm tree. There is a convenient beach nearby. The price category ranges from 8000 rubles. per person per day

Hotel Amor

This comfortable hotel was built in 2007 near Supetar. This is a modern complex, the interior of which combines wood, stone and glass. Thanks to the skillfully thought-out exterior, presented in soothing green tones, here you can completely relax and forget about the gray everyday life. The hotel is surrounded by centuries-old pine trees and virgin nature, so this is an option for those who are planning a vacation, secluded with nature. It will be a pleasure to spend time here for families with children or newlyweds. Optionally, you can ride a boat or a sailing boat, visit a diving center. Spa and sauna services are also provided. Often held on the territory entertainment programs. Active guests can visit the tennis court, volleyball court. Price per day per person from 5000 rubles.

Villa Mila

This mini-hotel located in Bol enjoys an excellent reputation among tourists near famous beach Zlatni Rat, practically in the city center. It offers free internet and family rooms, each with a balcony with scenic views. If you wish, you can ride around the area on a rented bike. Guests who travel personal transport, free parking is provided. It has everything for a comfortable stay, and most importantly, the price is pleasantly surprised. Per day from 2000 rubles.

Kitchen

National dishes

• One of business cards The restaurants of the island are considered to be meat dishes; A dish is presented in the form of a sausage stuffed with offal of a young lamb, which are processed on the grill.
• If we talk about the first courses, you should pay attention to the super-stew, which is very popular in many restaurants in Croatia. The basis of the dish are various types of fish and seafood. It is often served with polenta.
• Among the main dishes, it is worth noting baked fish, octopus stewed in white wine, and mouth-watering squid stuffed with various delicacies.
• Among the wines, merlot and cabernet are very popular, which are often diluted with soda or mineral water.

The cuisine of this region will delight lovers of marine life - shellfish, crabs, wild fish, octopus, shrimp and more. In addition to the fact that these ingredients themselves are difficult to spoil, thanks to Croatian recipes, the taste of dishes increases significantly.

Best Restaurants

Considering the scale of the island, it is difficult to single out a couple of worthy restaurants - there are a lot of them here. So, if you want to eat seafood and everything that lives in the sea, then you should visit Ranc Restaurant (Bol), Restaurant Galicija (Milna), Mendula Restaurant (Bol) and Argento (Bol). If you want to have a bite to eat pizza, you can visit Pizzeria Roso (Ivanić Grad) or Pizzeria Slika (Milna). Well, you can taste fast food and European cuisine in Beer Garden Bar (Supetar).

The dishes presented on the island are slightly different from the national dishes of Croatia. But in general, healthy and light food is welcome here. And this is not surprising, since many types of fish and other delicacies can be caught in the sea. But in general, Mediterranean cuisine prevails here.

shopping

First of all, on the island, tourists often buy souvenirs. If you do not take into account the numerous cups and magnets with scenic views, a separate topic is gastronomy.

• If you wish, you can go to the shopping center for a strong alcoholic drink in gift box. An excellent option would be cherry liqueur, a lot of local wines. In the mall, you can buy tangerine honey and truffle olive oil.
• You can see coral products or silver jewelry with garnet elements.
• For those who plan to do shopping, you need to know that huge shopping centers not on the island. Among the hypermarkets, Mercator can be distinguished. And as shopping centers where you can go shopping, you should pay attention to Joker. You can buy fresh products and seafood at the Fish Market, which is a traditional bazaar among seafood delicacies.

What should you see and do?

The main assets are the Golden Horn beach, the Dragon Cave, Vidova Gora and the Blatz Desert.

Vidova mountain

It is famous for its height of almost 800 meters. The road to it is difficult and unsuitable for physically weakened walkers, but those who climb to the top will have a wonderful view of the coast. At its foot is the Dragon Cave.

Monastery complex

Built into a mountain, the Blatz desert is called. Especially popular is the route from Vidova Gora to Blaz, walking along which you can enjoy unforgettable landscapes. This monastery was founded many years ago by priests who were persecuted from the mainland. Thanks to the efforts of the monks, excellent conditions for their living have been created here. Olive groves have been planted on depleted lands. Near the monastery you can visit a spacious church of the Blessed Virgin in which there is an organ and choirs sing. Parishioners from the surrounding villages often visited here. There is also a luxurious library and accessories to explore the celestial bodies. Having visited the deserts, it is worth considering the armory.

ancient ruins

The village of Shkrip is considered the oldest on the island and still has the remains of fortresses and ancient structures. About 200 inhabitants live here, and it is located among the rocky hills. The museum is located in the Radozhkovich Tower, which was built on the foundation of the Roman Mausoleum. According to legend, the wife and daughter of Emperor Diocletian were buried here in ancient times. It is interesting that many buildings in the village are made of stone, covered with a white roof. Having gone to these places, it is worth visiting the Church of St. Deer, which still has valuable paintings by the artist Palma Jr. and a couple of wooden altars. Not far from the village is the Kirinich Castle, built in the 16th century.

If you want to have fun, there are several options for spending time - visiting bars with live music or playing sports. You need to understand that sports are quite developed on the island - equipped playgrounds for beach football and volleyball, tennis courts, diving and bike rental centers, fishing and rock climbing clubs. Also, hiking is in demand, because nature and the local landscape are mesmerizing.

Old city on the island of Korcula - a copy of Dubrovnik, only without crowds of tourists. In the center of the Adriatic, opposite the Italian Bari, is the small fishing island of Vis. Fishermen from Vis provide tuna, sea bass and octopus to major cities in Croatia. On Hvar, the remains of Venetian architecture have been preserved, as well as clubs and parties, and on Brijuni - the zoo and the villa of Josip Broz Tito. And this is only a small part of the interesting places.

Why go to the islands of Croatia?

The main plus of the island of Croatia is a smaller flow of tourists compared to the coast and the main cities and resorts - Split, Makarska and Dubrovnik. Therefore, it is easy to find a wild beach with the clearest water and often no people at all. And this is even in high season. The season on the islands starts from mid-June and lasts until October inclusive. The best travel time is September. Adriatic islands for those who love rocky beaches, deep cool seas, a minimum of civilization and simple Balkan food. The islands can be reached by ferry and catamaran. Ferries are more pleasant - you can sit on the open deck, drink excellent Italian coffee, read, watch sailboats, ferries and islands passing by. This is no longer a transport, but the beginning of a journey. Catamarans are faster, they have flexible schedules, but they are small ships without open decks on hydrofoils, similar to our rockets. And it pumps strongly even in calm water.
www.jadrolinija.hr - ferry timetables and tickets
www.krilo.hr - timetables and tickets for catamarans and ferries

Advice: If you see small boats and signs on them with the names of islands and beaches, feel free to sit down and swim. In Croatia, almost every small town on the islands has developed water transport- minibuses to beautiful beaches, where it is difficult or impossible to reach on foot or by car. We have to bargain.

How to get there?

Traveling around the islands of the Croatian region of Dalmatia is best to start from Split or Dubrovnik. These are large transport hubs with an airport, seaport and bus stations. Plan your itinerary in advance and buy tickets for ferries or catamarans (sites). There are also convenient connections between the islands, but the schedule depends on the day of the week and the season. Some islands can only be reached once a day. Book apartments, not hotels - Croatia is very developed private sector, but most of the hotels are typical concrete boxes from the Yugoslav past.
In Istria (technically the islands are part of Primorsko-Goranska County), the island of Krk can be reached by car - it is connected to the mainland by a bridge, and to Cres - by ferry from Rijeka or from the same island of Krk.

In Split, most flights from Moscow arrive in the afternoon, so check the ferry schedule to catch the ferry from the plane, or stay overnight in Split. The journey from the airport to the city will take about an hour, and the bus will bring you directly to the ferry pier. If you have time before the ferry, drop your luggage in the luggage room and head to the Old Town - seven minutes along the embankment. Drink coffee on the steps of the Diocletian's palace from the time of the Roman Empire, climb the tower there, and reach the completely already Italian square (red arches). Huge Mediterranean liners leave the port of Split, cargo ships to Italy and many ferries that carry tourists and locals to dozens of islands.

Brac

Brač is the closest green and hilly island to the mainland. Many have dachas there - this gives a homely look and sets a leisurely rhythm. If you are looking for quiet rest in the village, then you are here. Small bays, in which there are a dozen houses, a church, a shop with rustic bread, if you're lucky - a cafe. There are no equipped beaches, but they are not needed - smooth warm stones under the trees right by the water are much more pleasant. With the exception of rare sandy beaches, the coast is rocky. Brac is famous for its sandy beach Bol, where windsurfing is practiced. But after he entered the ranking of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, there is no crowding.

Interesting fact: Not only Diocletian's palace in Split was built of stone from the island of Brac - it was used in the construction of the parliament building in Budapest and even the White House in Washington.

Advice: It is convenient to drive to Brac by car from Split (ferry to the town of Supetar) and to leave for Makarska from Sumartin if you are on your way to the south of Croatia or Montenegro.

Island website with information on English language: www.bracinfo.com

Hvar

Hvar is called the Croatian Ibiza for the abundance of bars and noisy parties. Which, however, after 11 pm are moved to desert island next door so as not to disturb the locals. This is only part of what this island of winemakers and farmers is rich in. What is the beautiful archipelago of atolls right in front of the bay of the Old City. For the sake of this, it is worth sailing to Hvar. Rent an apartment close to the Old Town Pier and head out to new little islands every morning. Boats depart from the pier in the Venetian square. A round-trip ticket will cost no more than 10 euros, and it takes 20 minutes to sail to the farthest island. The most beautiful beaches are on Palmizana and Mlini. On Palmizana, try to find a table at the fish restaurant Toto’s (left path from the pier, all the way uphill along the path inland from the pier with yachts) - take homemade white wine with ice and octopus salad.

You can swim, and then walk further along the path up the mountain, go around another bar and go to the shore of the open sea. There is a strong wind, rosemary bushes and rocks where you can sunbathe or have a picnic (there are no shops on the island, only cafes, so bring everything with you). The waves are so high that it won't be hot on the rocks. In the heat on Palmizana, it is pleasant to walk through the forest and along a small botanical garden. It is good to swim with a mask on Mlini beach - follow the path to the right of the bay where the boat will sail and you will get to a small beach. Throw things on the rocks under the tree right by the water and dive in.

You can drink coffee and have a snack right there - in a small tavern. Yerolim Island has the most relaxed environment, with no bars, restaurants or marinas to be found here. Only a small cafe in the shade of trees, hammocks and a beach in a small shallow bay. Here, by the way, there is a nudist beach - one of the first in Europe.

On Hvar, you can go to the wineries, climb up to the fortress above the city and see the panorama of all the tiny nearby islands, rent a car, scooter or bicycle and explore the villages with olive groves, citrus orchards and vineyards, or go to the oldest theater in Europe on the main square.

Vis

One and a half hours by ship from noisy Hvar or two and a half from Split - and you are on a small fishing island in the center of the Adriatic. There are two villages and one road around the island. In one village there is a berth for ships and ferries, parking for sailboats, a school, a post office, a bank and a supermarket. The other, on the opposite end of the island, is a medieval fishing village. Little has changed in it since the first sailors were on Vis. Two rows of sturdy stone houses along the bay, a lighthouse, several fish restaurants, one pizzeria (good), fishing boats, a church and a beach. The beach is pebbly, the water is cool and crystal clear. Behind the beach, a hiking trail begins along the steep slope of the mountain. The trail goes to the cliffs above open sea, goes through olive groves and thickets of rosemary. If you are going for a walk, take plenty of water, comfortable shoes and a snack with you - there is nowhere to replenish supplies on the way.

Advice: There is a ferry from Split to Vis every day. The journey is two and a half hours. You can get from Vis to Hvar in 40 minutes, but only once a week - on Tuesdays.

Dubrovnik is such a celebrity that it's embarrassing to even talk about it. It is bright, original and interesting, but the trouble is that thousands of tourists from all over the world think the same way and flood its streets every day, regardless of the season and weather. That is why you need to go to one of the islands closest to it: Lokrum or Lopud.

Lokrum

A small island-reserve with a rocky coast ten minutes from Dubrovnik.
Getting there: 10 minutes by small tourist boat from the pier in the Old Town of Dubrovnik. In the morning it departs every 15-20 minutes, the last flight from the island to the city is around five in the evening. Check the timetable at Lokrum Pier.

It is better to go to Lokrum for the whole day: there is one bar and one cafe. And not a single hotel or apartment - do not stay overnight. The only locals Lokrum - peacocks.
Get off the boat early in the morning, drink coffee in a small bar, walk through the forest deep into the island and find beautiful beach Here is your assignment for today. Look for iron stairs in the rocks into the sea - I advise you to swim only near them. The coast is very rocky, it is better to jump into the water, and upstairs - on the stairs. The water here is crystal clear and transparent - at a depth of 20 meters you can see every pebble at the bottom. Snorkeling is possible in the tiny coves between the rocks. This shore of Lokrum faces the open sea, so there are often strong waves. If you want quiet water, go to the other side of the island - it looks out over Dubrovnik bay. It is better to wait out the heat in the shade in the forest or sleep on the grass in the olive grove. Have lunch - in the only cafe on the island, it is waiting for you at the monastery. In the evening, it is pleasant to walk along Lokrum with numerous paths - in an hour and a half you can go around the entire island, look at peacocks, admire the bays, rocks and views of Dubrovnik.

Lopud

The island is 40 minutes from Dubrovnik. Quite large ships go there, on which local residents also get to Lopud. On the waterfront, look for a small guesthouse and restaurant with a vine-covered veranda. Dine on a bucket of mussels in white wine or octopus - all local and fresh from the water. Good sand beach(which is rare for the Croatian islands) on the other side of the island - half an hour along the path through the forest.

Korcula

The old town on the island of Korcula is the twin brother of Dubrovnik. A peninsula with an old port, medieval walls, narrow streets, a 15th century cathedral, but more nature and much fewer tourists. Ferries from Split and Dubrovnik go here. Venetian architecture, sandy beaches rare for Croatia, vineyards, pine trees that cover most of the island, and an archipelago of 40 small nearby islands, where, like in Hvar, it is convenient to swim for one day on the beach - all this makes Korcula a very attractive place for relax. They say Marco Polo was born here.

gv-line.hr or jadrolinija.hr .

Mljet

If you are looking for peace, silence and crystal clear sea, then go to Mljet. One side of the island is inhabited, but the other is covered with forests and lakes - this national park. Most come here for the day: after the last boat leaves for Korcula or Dubrovnik, you stay in the tiny village of Polace. There are several restaurants with local food and only one small hotel Odisej. From here you can walk to two salt lakes (Big and Small) and even swim to the island of St. Mary in the center of the Big Lake. It houses a Benedictine monastery of the 12th century. These lakes used to be fresh, but for some reason the monks decided to connect them to the sea. We recommend renting bicycles and exploring the forest part of the island or kayaking along the bays along the coast. The bottom of the Mljetsky Canal is decorated with corals, and around the whole island there are many sunken ships for diving enthusiasts.

For ferry timetables and tickets, visit jadrolinija.hr.

Krk

Krk is an island in the north of the Adriatic coast of Croatia, it can be reached by car - a beautiful road bridge connects the island with the mainland. Here is the airport of the city of Rijeka - the third largest in Croatia.
The town of Malinska with the Haludovo resort will interest lovers of bars and discos; you should go to Baska for a good beach holiday(Attention: sandy beach! On the Adriatic, the vast majority of beaches are pebbly). Also of interest are the city of Punat, the island of Kosljun, the city of Vrbnik and the capital of the islands - a city called Krk.

Whichever of the Croatian islands you choose for your vacation, your companions will always be the clean Adriatic Sea, fresh vegetables, cheeses and seafood, cozy towns and villages, as well as a wonderful Mediterranean climate.

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