Making the most of Brac
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Brač is an island in the Adriatic Sea, within Croatia’s Split-Dalmatia county and close to the city of Split. It is Dalmatia’s largest island and has 14,000 inhabitants.
Visiting cruise ships commonly dock, or more often anchor, at Sumartin or Bol, the port town on Brač’s southeastern coast.
Sightseeing
On Brač’s southern coast, Bol is a charming town of stone-paved lanes and a historic Dominican Monastery. It lies close to Zlatni Rat, one of Croatia’s best-known beaches, where the horn-shaped tip shifts with winds and tides. The island’s famed white limestone, used from Diocletian’s Palace to the U.S. Capitol, gives it a distinctive character. Nearby vineyards and olive groves offer traditional Dalmatian life, while the scenic waterfront, crystal-clear water and easy access to natural beauty add to its coastal charm.
Getting around
Cars, scooters, quads and bicycles can be hired in almost every place to explore the island.
Vidova gora is the highest mountain on any Adriatic island. It has fine views over Zlatni Rat beach, Bol, and Hvar and Vis islands.
Bol offers pebble beaches and private coves, along with diving, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Money
The currency is the Euro.
Staying connected
Every townlet and village on Brač has its own dialect, but many people, especially those working in tourism, speak English, German or Italian.