7. The island of Brac
One of Brac's - and indeed, Croatia's - most famous images is that of Zlatni Rat beach (pictured above). A white shingle beach next to pine trees, it changes shape ever-so-slightly as the tides and winds change. It's a very popular place during summer, as is much of the rest of Brac; as Croatia's third largest island with sights such as the above and because of its proximity to the Split on the mainland (it's the closest large island), it's easy to see why.
The main resorts on Brac are Bol, Supetar and Milna, and all have a mix of beaches and some resort life. Like the Makarska Riviera, Brac is popular with families and for those looking for a relaxing seaside holiday, which is shown in the pretty decent range of accommodation at all the main towns on the island. There's not too much in the way of sightseeing or culture, and there's not much to explore inland (though you can head to the island's highest point, Vidova gora; at 780 metres high, there's some pretty good views.
There are daily ferries from Split to Milna, Bol and Supetar from Split. |
