Printable maps of Brac Island
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Brac Island
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Brac Island with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Brac Island area
This Brac Island map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Brac Island and surroundings
Croatia - moving around the country
Despite the fact that Croatia is a rather small state, the Croats built 9 large international airports with the aim of developing tourism. In addition, more than a dozen air harbors function in the country for domestic and charter flights. One of the largest airports in the country is Pleso, located 15 kilometers from Zagreb. Local and international banks, souvenir shops, several cafes and restaurants, ATMs, stores and a post office are situated within its territory. Next to the terminal, there is a taxi stand as well as a stop for regular buses. The next major airport is “Split”. It is located 20 kilometers from the city of Split. The territory of this air harbor also has all the amenities for passengers, including nursing rooms.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Croatia
The Croats are patriotic. They are very proud of their nation and honor the freedom they have suffered in a difficult struggle. On October 8, the Independence Day is celebrated in the country. This is a day off. Peaceful rallies and processions are held on the streets. On June 22, Croatia celebrates the Day of Anti-Fascist Struggle. The date was chosen not for an accident. It was on June 22, 1941, when the Sisak detachment was created. That was the first anti-fascist partisan organization in Europe. June 25 is the Day of Power, and August 5 is the Day of Victory and Thanksgiving to the Fatherland. This memorable day arose as the result of the victory in the war of 1991-1995, when Croatia managed to restore its territorial integrity. These days are the most important for the national self-awareness. … Open
Photogallery of Brac Island sights
Our guide to Brac Island
Brac Island sightseeing
The southern part of the island can boast one of the most mysterious monuments of Brac, Dragon Cave. There is no doubt that it’s man-made, but the real purpose of the cave is one of the mysteries of the island. Its inner walls are decorated with pictures and symbols unknown to science, and contemporaries can only guess what their meaning was. A path to the cave lies in an incredibly beautiful place, so fans of … Open 
Cultural excursion through Brac Island - things to see
The Brac island was inhabited in Antiquity. You can find a confirmation of this when going to the Skrip village. Here you can see not only agricultural buildings of different centuries and the church of St. Dir, built over two hundred years ago, but also ancient Roman bas-reliefs and tombstones, as well as an abandoned quarry where the Romans mined stones for the construction of the palace in Split. However, Srip is … Open
Top hotels with reviews
The popular Ivan hotel will appeal to both history buffs and fans of spa treatments. It’s a real local landmark; its mansion was built in 1656. It’s noteworthy that its walls have being housing the hotel from the outset, so this accommodation place is one of the oldest on the island. Today, the building is completely renovated; in addition to comfortable rooms and suites, this historic hotel is ready to … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Every year a large number of divers from different countries come to Brac. The popularity of the island among the divers is easy to explain: there are sets for experienced underwater swimmers and for the beginners, the price of equipment rental is not too high and there is a large number of various diving centers. The underwater world of the water area of the island is very rich, here you can see more than … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
In general, the courses that you can taste in Brac are not much different from those in continental Croatia. The only thing: the variety of fish courses here is much bigger, and you can vouch for the freshness of seafood, especially in coastal restaurants. The choice of dishes at a restaurant, “restauracija” in Croatian, and in a konoba, the local analog of the tavern, usually furnished in the countryside style, … Open
Traditions and mentality of Brac Island
The locals are not too punctual. Women here are quite active and often openly act as leaders in their family. Men have a sense of humor and like to give compliments to any woman at least a bit attractive but they usually do not go past flirting. The Croats are very proud of their independence and cannot stand to be called "the Yugoslavs". In Brac, as in the central part of the country, many national customs have … Open
