The Golden Horn Beach (Zlatni Rat) is the symbol of Brač and one of the most famous beaches in Croatia. However, Brač has many great beaches, not only in Bol but all around the island.
During my last visit to Brač, I visited beaches in all the holiday villages on the island. My trip included pebble, rocky, and sandy beaches. Below, you can find information about the beaches, such as GPS coordinates, beach type, how to get there, parking, expected crowds, suitability for kids, photos, and more.
In my video, you can see me visiting the best beaches on the island.
Beaches in Bol
Bol has a lot of beaches, so no matter where you are staying, you should be able to reach one on foot. Below, you will find detailed information about the most popular beaches in town.
Golden Horn Beach (Zlatni Rat)
Of course, we start our Brač beach guide with the most famous beach on the island, the Golden Horn.
The Golden Horn Beach is situated on the south side of the island of Brač, about 2 km west of the town of Bol.
The beach is the number one beach day destination on any Croatian island. Many people take the fast ferry from Split to Bol just to spend a day here.
The key trademark of Zlatni Rat Beach is its distinctive horn shape, naturally created by the winds blowing through the area. The beach is a protected natural phenomenon, meaning man-made changes are not allowed.
These winds are also the reason why Zlatni Rat is a windsurfing and kitesurfing mecca in Croatia. Near the beach, there are several surf schools and places where you can rent surf equipment.
Type of beach: Pebble beach
GPS Co-ordinates: 43.257347, 16.634528 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: The nearest parking is located 300–600 metres from the beach. Please note that prices are high: €20 for a day ticket or €5 per hour.
How to get there: From Bol, there are three options to reach the beach:
Walking along the seaside promenade (20–25 minutes)
Mini/tourist train from the centre, price €3–4
Boat from the port directly to the beach – €4 (my recommendation)
Suitable for kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: On the beach, there is an area with food outlets and bars offering a great selection, as well as toilets.
Activities & Equipment Rentals: Wind and kitesurfing equipment, paddle boats, SUPs
Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent: ✅
Crowd expectation: High to very high, but the beach is spacious
Along the promenade from Bol to the Golden Horn, there are several smaller, pine tree-covered pebble beaches such as Potočine, Borak, and Ruža Beach, all equipped with a coffee bar, toilets, sunbeds, and parasols for rent.
West of the beach, there is a nudist beach called FKK Paklina, as well as a dog beach and several smaller beach areas with rocks or pebbles.
Kotline Beach
Kotline Beach is a nice pebble beach located east of Bol centre. The beach has many pine trees, offering plenty of natural shade.
On one end of the beach, there is a nice restaurant called Ribarska Kućica, and on the other end, a Dominican monastery.
Type of beach: Pebble beach
GPS Co-ordinates: 43.261070, 16.665242 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: Paid parking is available near the beach. Expect to pay €6–8 for a full day of parking.
How to get there: The beach is located 850 metres east of the centre. You can reach it by car or on foot along the seaside.
Suitable for kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: A toilet is available near the beach. As mentioned, there is a restaurant on one end, and on the opposite side, near the monastery, there is a bar.
Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent: ✅
Crowd expectation: Medium to high
Martinica Beach
On the opposite side of the Dominican monastery, you can find Martinica Beach, an open pebble beach.
Type of beach: Pebble beach
GPS Co-ordinates: 43.261199, 16.667899 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: Paid parking is available at the monastery. Expect to pay €6–8 for a full day of parking.
How to get there: The beach is located 1 km east of the centre. You can reach it by car or on foot along the seaside.
Suitable for kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: A toilet is available near the beach. By the monastery, there is a bar and toilets.
Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent: ✅ (No natural shade)
Activities & Equipment Rentals: Kayaks and SUPs
Crowd expectation: Medium to high
Beaches Milna
The village of Milna, located on the west side of the island of Brač, is probably not the first choice if you are planning a classic beach holiday.
Milna does not have a proper beach close to the town itself, except at the end of the northern arm of the bay, where there is a longer beach area. To reach most other beaches near Milna, a car is required.
Osibova Beach
The most popular beach near Milna is Osibova Beach, also known as Osibova Bay. The beach is located approximately 3.5 km from Milna.
Type of Beach: Mainly rocks
GPS Coordinates: 43.315901, 16.435223 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There is a small dirt parking area at the head of the bay. Parking is free of charge.
How to Get There: The beach is located 3.5 km by car from the centre of Milna.
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: Near the parking area, there are a few portable toilets.
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ❌ No, only natural shade
Activities and Equipment Rentals: Boat rental
Crowd Expectation: Low to medium
Beaches Sutivan
Sutivan, located on the north side of the island of Brač, is a long, stretched village running along the coastline, offering several smaller beaches to choose from.
From the centre of Sutivan, heading west, you need to walk approximately 300 metres to reach the first beach, Bunta Beach. About 700 metres further, you will find Grgina Beach. Both are pebble beaches.
From the centre, heading east, you need to walk around 650 metres to reach the first beach, Veli Majakovac Beach. About 350 metres further, you will find Bistrica Beach. Both beaches are also pebble beaches.
Check the map here to see the exact location of the mentioned beaches.
Likva Beach
Despite being fairly small, Likva Beach is the most popular beach in Sutivan. One of the main reasons is the excellent beach bar and restaurant called Cool, located directly by the beach.
Type of Beach: Pebble beach
GPS Coordinates: 43.387818, 16.460399 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There is a parking area next to the Cool bar at the head of the bay.
How to Get There: The beach is located 1.8 km west of the centre of Sutivan. You can reach it by car or on foot.
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: Toilets are available at the Cool bar.
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ❌ No, only natural shade
Activities and Equipment Rentals: None
Crowd Expectation: Medium.
Beaches Supetar
Most people are surprised when I tell them that Supetar has great beaches, despite being the arrival town when travelling from Split to the island of Brač. However, Supetar truly offers some excellent beach options.
Near the port area, there is a newer beach called Acapulco Beach, where you can even take a swim while waiting for the ferry. There is also a beach bar located directly on the beach.
However, the really great beaches in Supetar are the following:
Banj Beach
Banj Beach, also known as Supetar Beach, is located in Supetar Bay, just west of the port. When arriving by ferry, you will easily recognise the beach by its waterslides.
When my kids were younger, we often spent a full day at this beach.
Type of Beach: Mainly sandy beach (the beach and water entrance are pebbly)
GPS Coordinates: 43.386740, 16.546442 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There is no dedicated parking area near the beach.
How to Get There: The beach is located approximately 750 metres west of the centre of Supetar. The only way to reach it is on foot or by bicycle.
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: Toilets, a bar, and fast food outlets are available in the beach area.
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ✅
Activities and Equipment Rentals: Paddle boats and SUP rentals. Activities include waterslides and an inflatable aquapark.
Crowd Expectation: High
Tri Mosta Beach
The Tri Mosta Beach, also known as the Three Bridges Beach, is a longer beach located west of the town and facing north.
Tri Mosta is the main beach for the hotel area in Supetar.
Type of Beach: Pebble beach
GPS Coordinates: 43.387141, 16.543319 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There is no dedicated parking area.
How to Get There: The beach is located 1.2 km west of the centre of Supetar. The only way to reach it is on foot or by bicycle.
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: Toilets, a bar, a restaurant, and a fast food outlet are available in the beach area.
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ✅
Activities and Equipment Rentals: Paddle boats and SUPs, jet ski rental
Crowd Expectation: Medium
Vela Luka Beach
The Vela Luka Beach in Supetar was one of the biggest surprises on my Brač tour. Having visited Supetar many times, I still wonder why nobody ever told me about this beach.
The beach is located in Vela Luka Bay, at the western end of town. The right arm of the bay features a concrete promenade stretching in front of the Aminess Vival Velaris Resort, where you can enter the sea via stairs. At the head of the bay, there is a small pebble beach.
The water entrance at the head of the bay is pebbly, but after just a few metres, it turns into a fine sandy bottom with shallow water, making this a great beach for families with kids.
Type of Beach: Sandy beach (pebble water entrance)
GPS Coordinates: 43.383522, 16.538109 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There are limited parking options along the road towards the beach. The closest you can get by car is approximately 100 metres before the beach.
How to Get There: The beach is located 1.4 km west of the centre of Supetar.
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: None, except those available at the nearby hotels.
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ❌
Activities and Equipment Rentals: None
Crowd Expectation: Low to medium
Beaches Postira
Postira, located on the north coast of Brač, is a great choice for a beach holiday. Despite being a small village, it offers several beaches to choose from.
In the port area, there is a small beach called Porat. Heading west from the centre, you will find Punta Vrilo Beach (450 metres) and Prja Beach (650 metres), both of which are pebble beaches.
Heading east of the town centre, there is Rot Beach (250 metres), followed by Balatura/Zastivonje Beach (400 metres) and Mala Lozna Beach (1.1 km).
Further outside the village towards the east, you can find Vala Trstena and the amazing Lovrečina Sandy Beach.
Rot Beach – Accessible Beach
Rot Beach is a pebble beach equipped with a wheelchair ramp, making it more accessible than most in the area.
Type of Beach: Pebble beach
GPS Coordinates: 43.378305, 16.629608 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: No dedicated parking area
How to Get There: The beach is located 250 metres east of the centre of Postira
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: None, except for the disabled ramp
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ✅
Activities and Equipment Rentals: None
Crowd Expectation: Medium
Mala Lozna Beach
This beach, located at the eastern end of Postira, is popular among families with kids.
Type of Beach: Pebble beach
GPS Coordinates: 43.375224, 16.639259 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There are limited parking options along the road near the beach
How to Get There: The beach is located 1.1 km east of the centre of Postira. You can reach it on foot or by car
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: There is a coffee bar by the beach, as well as an inflatable aquapark
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ✅
Activities and Equipment Rentals: Pedal boats, kayaks, and SUP rentals
Crowd Expectation: Medium to high
Lovrečina Beach
Lovrečina Beach is a real gem for sandy beach lovers. The beach is located in a bay 5 km east of Postira.
At the beach, there is a large grass area with loungers and deckchairs for rent. The grass area is also perfect for games and family activities.
The right side of the bay features a concrete platform, which is also suitable for sunbeds.
Although the beach itself is not very wide, the surrounding facilities provide plenty of space to sunbathe.
Type of beach: Sandy Beach (in some areas, a bit of pebble when entering)
GPS Co-ordinates: 43.369090, 16.666697 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There is a large parking area by the beach. Price for a day: 4€
How to get there: The beach is located 5 km east of the centre of Postira, so you will need a car to get there.
Suitable for kids – ★★★★★
Amenities: There is a coffee bar and a restaurant by the beach.
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for rent: ✅
Activities & Equipment Rentals: Kayak and SUB rental. Near the beach, there is a 5th-century basilica.
Crowd expectation – Medium
Beaches Pučišća
Pučišća is not widely known for its beaches, but the village still offers a few smaller pebble beaches for those looking to swim or relax.
Some of the notable beaches include:
- Mala Beach
- Susman Beach
- Lučica Beach
Beaches Povlja
Around the bay of Povlja, there are several beaches to choose from.
- Povlja Beach is a concrete beach located approximately 400 metres from the centre of Povlja.
- On the opposite side of the bay, Nova Beach is a pebble beach, about 1 km from the centre.
- In the next bay towards the east, there is Tičja Luka, a pebble beach situated in an old port area, around 850 metres from the centre.
Further along the bay towards the west, you can find Dramotinj / Daniela Beach, another pebble beach.
Beaches Sumartin
Sumartin, located at the eastern end of Brač Island, has several smaller pebble beaches scattered around the bay. The most popular beach is:
Baywatch Beach (Zora)
Type of Beach: Pebble beach
GPS Coordinates: 43.282842, 16.879801 – Map Beaches Brač
Parking: There are free parking areas, approximately 200–300 metres from the beach
How to Get There: The beach is located 1 km west of the centre of Sumartin, making it easily reachable on foot
Suitable for Kids: ★★★★★
Amenities: There is a coffee bar at the beach
Sunbeds and Umbrellas for Rent: ❌
Activities and Equipment Rentals: None
Crowd Expectation: Medium
Other Beaches on Brač Island
Check out my Google map, where I have marked all the beaches mentioned above, as well as additional beaches located in areas not covered in this guide.
FAQ
What is the best beach on Brač Island?
Depends on what kind of beach you like. If you check out my video about the beaches on Brac, you can judge for yourselves
Are there any sandy beaches on Brač?
Yes, Brac has a few really nice Sandy beaches, like Banj and Vela Luka by Supetar. Another great sandy beach is Lovrečina Beach near Postira.
Which beaches on Brač are best for families with kids?
If the kids are smaller, I would go for the sandy beaches with shallow water; if the kids are older, you have plenty of kid-friendly beaches.
Do I need water shoes for Brač beaches?
Yes, on most beaches, I would recommend water shoes
How do I get to Zlatni Rat Beach from Bol?
You have three options: 1. Walking, which is 20-25 minutes. 2. Take the tourist “train” from the centre. 3. Take a boat from the port, which will take you directly to the beach.
Are there nudist beaches on Brač?
Yes, west of the Golden Horn beach, you have the Nudist beach FKK Paklina.
How deep does the water get, and how fast?
On most beaches, the water goes deep quite fast, so make sure to keep an eye on kids and less skilled swimmers. The exception is the sandy beaches on the north side of the Island
Can I do a beach Day Trip to Brac?
Yes, of course, you have two options. 1 Take the ferry from Split to Supetar and enjoy on the Tri Mosta or the Vela Luka beach. 2. Take a fast ferry from Split to Bol and visit the Golden Horn Beach, or one of the many other beaches near Bol.
