Brela - Info. Guide
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Located in Central Dalmatia, in its southern end, Brela are an excelent starting point for numerous excursions.

BIOKOVO MOUNTAIN

You can go part way up the mountain by minibus and then take a short hike to Sveti Jure peak or take a 5 hour hike through black pine forests and fields of chamois and sheep.
Biokovo Mountain, rising behind Drašnice, offers wonderful hiking opportunities. The highest peak at 1762m (two homs). Take plenty of water. Another popular destination is the Botanical Garden by Makarska near the village of Kotišina which can be reached by a marked trail from Makar that passes under a series of towering peaks.

SPLIT


The biggest town in Dalmatia, second biggest after capitol Zagreb. It is famous of its Roman palace built by emperor Diocletian in the end of 3rd Century.

TROGIR


The small town and harbor at the end of the Kaštelanski bay, 27 kilometres from Split. It lies on the small island between the island of Ciovo and land (draw bridge). Two millennia of stormy history have been written on this small islet straddling the isthmus between the gentle hills and ertile plain on the mainland and the coast of the island Ciovo. Half day or all day excursions.

ISLAND OF HVAR


Lies 15 nautical miles from Brela. The town of Hvar, the biggest settlement on the island, abounds in Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, and Mediterranean atmosphere. It bears the name of Croatian Madeira. The town of Jelsa, the second biggest on the island, is famous for its vintage Dalmatian wines. All day excursions.


ISLAND OF BRAČ


Lies 3 nautical miles across from Drašnice.
Brač, island of stone, sunshine and sea. As you step on the island, its many beauties, clear sea, kilometres long beaches along the pinewood and places for peace and fun will be yours. Small and beautiful towns: Supetar, Bol, Postira, Milna... All day excursions.


IMOTSKI


Mediaeval Town located in the hinterland of Makarska (Mt. Biokovo), near a rich karst field (Imotsko polje) with well kept vineyards. Famous for its blue and red lakes. It offers a completely different atmosphere from that of the coast. Half-day excursions by bus.

DUBROVNIK


A Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque town - all in one. Located on the very southern end of Croatia.
All-day excursions by bus or boat.


MEĐUGORJE


A world famous sanctuary situated about 75Km northeast from Brela.


OMIŠ


A coastal, mediaeval town located in a picturesque canyon of the Cetina river only 18 km from Brela. Five kilometers up to the Cetina canyon, there is "Radmanove Mlinice", an excursion place for famous for bread baked under coals and for fresh trout.
The Cetina river is a great place for those who like active holidays. Many great possibilities for rafting. Half-day excursions by boat or bus.

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