The western side of the island of Brač is home to two villages that most visitors to the island never get around to visiting. Milna, the larger of the two, sits in one of the most beautiful sheltered bays on the island, about 18 km from Supetar. Bobovišća na Moru, just 10 minutes further down […]
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The municipality and village of Pučišća are tucked into a deep bay on the north side of the island of Brač, facing the mainland towards Čelina. Around 1,500 people live in the village itself, and about 2,000 in the wider municipality. What makes Pučišća stand out is its long history of stone quarrying. The white
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My first visit to Bol was back in June 2006. I was living in Split and went on a Golden Horn beach trip with family and friends. At the time, getting there was a real commitment — you had to take the car ferry from Split to Supetar, then travel across Brač by car or
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Supetar, located on the northern side of the Island of Brač, is the largest town, the administrative center, and the main traffic hub on the island. I have visited Supetar many times during my years living in Croatia. Some visits have been day trips, some have been short lunch or coffee stops before continuing to
Makarska is located on the Dalmatian coast, 65 km south of Split and 155 km north of Dubrovnik. It is the largest town on the 60 km-long Makarska Riviera, one of the most popular tourist areas in Croatia. Living in Split, I’ve been to Makarska countless times over the years—and honestly, I love the place
Just 8 km south of Split lies the village of Stobreč, which forms part of the Split municipality. What most people don’t realize is that Stobreč is actually older than Split; like Trogir, it was founded by the Greeks. The original name of Stobreč was Epetium—a name you will still see used in many places
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly holiday spot near Split, Croatia, consider Podstrana, a 9000 inhabitant relaxed coastal village just 10 km south of the city. Podstrana stretches about 6 km along the Adriatic coastline, from the Žrnovnica River southward. Perfect if you want sea views, easy access to Split, and more affordable accommodation than
Trogir is a must visit if you are in central Dalmatia. The UNESCO inlisted old town Island is a real gem! The city, which was originally named Tragurion, was founded in the 3rd century by Greek colonists who came over from Issa, the Island we today know as Vis. Trogir is geographically quite special in
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
Sutivan is a small holiday village located 6 km west of Supetar on the northwest coast of Brač Island. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants. Until my 2019 visit, I had never really had Sutivan on my radar as a holiday spot, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the development the village had undergone
