BEACHES & COAST
Banj Beach – Supetar
Beach
The main beach of Supetar is protected from the wind with calm sea and pebble bottom - ideal for families with children, right in the centre of the town.
🟡 Medium
Dubovica Beach
Beach
One of Hvar's most photographed beaches 8 km from town - a pebbly cove with clear water and an iconic old stone house by the sea.
🔴 High
Gromin Dolac Beach
Beach
A wild hidden beach in the south of Hvar, accessible only by a dirt road lined with cacti - stunning views of the open sea and absolute tranquility.
🟢 Low
3Hvar Arsenal & Theatre
Beach
A quiet bay on the Pakleni Islands ideal for families with children - shallow clear water, quiet atmosphere away from the tourist bustle.
🟢 Low
Ivan Dolac – Beach a vinice
Beach
A secluded beach in a small fishing village in the south of Hvar, famous for its excellent Plavac Mali red wine and clear waters.
🟢 Low
4Jagodna Beach
Beach
A rare sandy beach in the south of Hvar - one of the few sandy beaches on the island, surrounded by beautiful olive groves and stunning sea views.
🟢 Low
Maslinica – Zátoka Vrboska
Beach
A quiet beach near Vrboska with a panoramic view of the Adriatic bay - small bays with clear water and an authentic fishermen's village as a backdrop.
🟢 Low
Mekićevica Beach
Beach
A hidden naturist beach accessible only by boat or a 20-minute walk from Pokonji Dol - two pristine pebble beaches in clear turquoise water.
🟢 Low
Milna Beach (Hvar)
Beach
A magical pebble beach 4 km from Hvar surrounded by pine forests with an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere - great for snorkelling.
🟡 Medium
Murvica Beach
Beach
Beautiful pebble beach 5 km from Bol with views of Hvar and the vineyards around - a surprisingly authentic atmosphere away from the tourists.
🟢 Low
Okorija
Beach
A remote wild beach on the westernmost Pakleni Islands - absolute tranquility, clear water and a picturesque pine coastline far from the tourist fleet.
🟢 Low
Plancic Winery
Beach
One of the few sandy beaches in Brac between Postira and Pucisci - a shallow and quiet bay ideal for children with the remains of an ancient Christian basilica from the 6th century.
🟡 Medium
9Pokonji Dol Beach
Beach
A popular beach 25 minutes walk from Hvar with an amazing view of a small island with a lighthouse - crystal clear water and romantic atmosphere.
🟡 Medium
8Stari Grad Plain (UNESCO)
Beach
The closest island of the Pakleni Islands to Hvar (5-10 min by boat) with the first nudist beach in Croatia and great conditions for snorkeling.
🟡 Medium
Stiniva Bay (Hvar – Brusje)
Beach
A mysterious cove with clear turquoise water hidden in a rock amphitheatre on the northern coast of Hvar - accessible on foot or by boat from the surrounding area.
🟡 Medium
Sveta Nedjelja Beach & víno
Beach
A picturesque seaside resort at the foot of a rock wall in the south of Hvar, surrounded by famous vineyards - popular with tourists for its quiet atmosphere and excellent wine.
🟡 Medium
10Zaraće – Velo a Malo Zaraće
Beach
Two beautiful bays in the south of Hvar accessible by a steep road - clear water, rocky coastline and picturesque surroundings without crowding.
🟡 Medium
Zlatni Rat – Zlatý roh
Beach
Croatia's most famous beach and a symbol of the Adriatic - a 600 m long pebbly promontory with a triangular shape that changes position depending on the sea currents.
🔴 High
Dubovica
Snorkel spot
A secluded pebble beach under an olive grove with crystal clear water - underwater meadows of posidonia.
🟢 Low
Milna Bay (Hvar)
Snorkel spot
A quiet bay on the south side of the island of Hvar with rich underwater meadows and schools of colourful fish.
🟢 Low
Pakleni Islands
Snorkel spot
A protected bay on the Pakleni Islands with a pine forest and turquoise water full of marine life.
🟡 Medium
Stiniva Cove
Snorkel spot
A legendary narrow bay accessible only by foot or boat - clear water with underwater rocks and abundant life.
🟡 Medium
Zlatni Rat
Snorkel spot
The famous sandy cape on Brač - interesting rock formations underwater and schools of fish along both sides of the cape.
🔴 High
NATURE
Humac Village
Nature
Inner south-western part of Brac covered with old olive groves and vineyards - olive oil museum, tasting of local products and traditional rural life.
🟢 Low
Levandulové pole – Hvar
Nature
Hvar is world famous for its lavender - in June, thousands of hectares of purple lavender bloom, whose scent and colours attract photographers from all over the world.
🟡 Medium
Lovreć
Nature
A secluded ridge in the central part of Brac with stunning views of Zlatni Rat, Hvar and Vis - ideal for hikers and solitary trips in unspoilt nature.
🟢 Low
Lozisca — Olive Trees & Nature
Nature
A picturesque village in the centre of Brac, surrounded by thousand-year-old olive trees and Mediterranean maquis - authentic island life and tranquillity away from the tourists.
🟢 Low
Postira
Nature
The highest mountain of all the Adriatic islands (780 m above sea level) with a legendary view of Zlatni Rat, Hvar and Vis - the climb takes about 2 hours from Bol.
🟡 Medium
Praznica
Nature
Iconic natural cave on the islet of Biševo - inside, the sea appears in magical blue light when there is no wind; a popular day trip from Hvar by boat.
🔴 High
Sveti Nikola
Nature
The highest point of the island of Hvar (628 m above sea level) with a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding islands - a popular hiking route for nature lovers.
🟢 Low
CULTURE & HISTORY
Bol – Port of a centrum
Historic site
Picturesque harbour town in the south of Brac at the foot of Vidova Gora - lively promenade, historic centre, excellent restaurants and the best access to Zlatni Rat.
🔴 High
Dominican Monastery Bol
Historic site
Dominican monastery from 1475 on the beautiful Glavica peninsula - a museum with prehistoric finds, Glagolitic missals and underwater archaeology.
🟡 Medium
1Dubovica Cove
Historic site
A hermitage monastery from 1551 hidden in a remote canyon - Glagolitic monks lived here for over 400 years, preserved piano, telescope and manuscripts, UNESCO listed.
🟢 Low
Fortica (Spanish Fortress)
Historic site
A massive 16th century Renaissance fortress towering over Hvar - the panoramic views of the Pakleni Islands and the old town are fascinating.
🔴 High
Franciscan Monastery Hvar
Historic site
A 15th-century monastery with a 500-year-old cypress tree in the courtyard, a collection of rare art and a famous replica of Martinis' Last Supper.
🟡 Medium
7Hvar Town — Historic Centre
Historic site
Croatia's most famous island port with its Venetian architecture, luxury yachts and lively promenade - the heart of island life.
🔴 High
Hvarské divadlo – Arsenal
Historic site
One of the oldest surviving theatres in Europe (1612), located in the historic Arsenale right on the main square - a unique cultural gem.
🟡 Medium
6Jelsa – Port of a centrum ostrova
Historic site
A lively harbour town in the middle of Hvar with a picturesque square, a summer music scene and the annual Festa wine festival.
🟡 Medium
Murvica
Historic site
A small coastal village 5 km from Bol with a starting point for the ascent to the Dragon's Cave - surrounded by vineyards, with beautiful views of Hvar.
🟢 Low
Pjaca — St. Stephen's Square
Historic site
The largest square in Dalmatia (4,500 m²) with a 16th century cathedral and a well from 1520 - the central artery of Hvar's social life.
🔴 High
Povlja – Byzantská basilika
Historic site
A remote village in the northeast of Brač with rare remains of a Byzantine basilica and baptistery from the 5th-6th centuries - the site where the Povlje Charter was found.
🟢 Low
Selca
Historic site
An authentic inner village in the heart of Brac with the Church of St. Nicholas and the statue of George the Dalmatian - traditional stone buildings and the tranquility of the Central Dalmatian hinterland.
🟢 Low
Selca
Historic site
A village in the northeast of Brac, famous for its tradition of stone production and the spectacular view of the surrounding countryside - the annual stone festival attracts thousands of visitors.
🟢 Low
2Skrip — Oldest Village on Brac
Historic site
The oldest settlement on Brac (3,000 years old) with the island's museum in the 17th tower fortress - Roman tombstones, Illyrian walls and a unique view of the island's history.
🟢 Low
Splitska
Historic site
A small fishing village on the northern coast of Brac where the Brac stone was quarried for Diocletian's Palace in Split - historic stone houses by the quiet harbour.
🟢 Low
Stari Grad
Historic site
One of the oldest towns in Europe (384 BC) on the northern coast of Hvar - authentic Croatian atmosphere, Venetian palaces and a quiet harbour.
🟡 Medium
Stina Winery
Historic site
The most beautiful village in Croatia with a traditional stone school - limestone houses in a sheltered bay and a 500-year tradition of Brač stone mining.
🟡 Medium
Sumartin
Historic site
A small fishing village at the eastern end of Brac connected by ferry to Makarska - authentic, unpretentious seaside atmosphere and interesting excursions to the surroundings.
🟢 Low
Sutivan
Historic site
Neolithic cave at Humac with 7,000-year-old finds - the birthplace of the Hvar-Lisici culture and one of the oldest sites on the Mediterranean.
🟢 Low
Sutivan
Historic site
A picturesque village in the northwest of Brac with ancient foundations from the time of Diocletian - early Christian churches, white limestone houses and a peaceful atmosphere.
🟢 Low
Sućuraj – Východní cíp Hvaru
Historic site
An authentic fishing village at the very eastern end of the island with a small fortress and a ferry to the mainland - a gateway for tourists arriving from Dubrovnik.
🟢 Low
Sveta Nedjelja
Historic site
Regional museum in the historic tower fortress of Castel Radojković - 3,000 years of Brac history, Roman tombstones, Illyrian finds and traditional crafts in one place.
🟢 Low
5Tvrdalj
Historic site
The 16th century Renaissance fortified palace of the poet Peter Hektorovic in Stari Grad - a pond with parmicas, a garden and Moorish elements in a unique composition.
🟡 Medium
Vrboska – Benátky Hvaru
Historic site
A charming fishing village nicknamed 'Croatian Venice' with a canal winding between houses, bridges and the fortress church of St. Mary.
🟢 Low
ACTIVITIES & LOCAL
Bol – Kite a windsurfing výuka
Activity
Zlatni Rat and the surrounding area of Bol are world famous for kitesurfing and windsurfing - excellent schools, equipment rentals and regular international competitions.
🟡 Medium
Dracevica
Activity
Brac offers over 200 km of marked hiking and biking trails connecting the inner villages, vineyards and beaches - from easy family trails to challenging mountain hikes.
🟢 Low
Hvar
Activity
Hvar offers dozens of routes for rock climbing and mountain biking in a rugged landscape - views of the Adriatic from the limestone cliffs and passes through lavender.
🟢 Low
Hvar – Aqua Adventure centrum
Activity
Water sports centre in Hvar harbour - kayak, paddleboard, scooter rentals and organized boat trips to the Pakleni islands and remote beaches.
🟡 Medium
Supetar Harbour
Activity
Organized kayak and paddleboard trips around the Pakleni Islands and hidden coves of Hvar - the perfect activity for all ages in clear water.
🟡 Medium
Vidova Gora Summit
Activity
Dozens of kilometres of hiking and cycling trails through the ancient Greek countryside lead across the Stari Grad Plain - ideal for active outdoor excursions.
🟢 Low
Windsurf centrum Vrboska (Bota)
Activity
The best place for windsurfing on Hvar with an average of 2,800 hours of sunlight per year - the Bota centre has been offering courses and equipment rental since 2004.
🟡 Medium
Windsurfing centrum Bol
Activity
The world centre of windsurfing at Zlatni Ratu - the strait between Brac and Hvar creates ideal conditions for windsurfing with regular afternoon Maestral winds.
🔴 High
Brac Olive Oil — Skrip
Local producer
Stone village of Škrip on Brač island. Family olive groves with ancient trees. Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. Direct sale at local cooperative.
🟢 Low
Brac Stone Workshop — Pucisca
Local producer
Famous white Brač limestone (used for Diocletian's Palace and the White House). Workshop tours, stonecutting demonstrations, stone souvenirs.
🟢 Low · tours available
Lavender Farm Hvar – Velo Grablje
Local producer
Abandoned village turned lavender paradise. The Hvar lavender festival in June draws visitors to fields of purple. Lavender oil, soap, honey and sachets direct from farmers.
🟡 Medium · June best
GETTING THERE
Airport Split (pro Hvar) (SPU)
Transport
Půjčení auta a letenky · Porovnej ceny od ověřených půjčoven · Vyhledej nejlevnější lety na Hvar Brac
BWK
Transport
Půjčení auta a letenky · Porovnej ceny od ověřených půjčoven · Vyhledej nejlevnější lety na Hvar Brac