Brac Island, Croatia, and its Famous Zlatni Rat Beach

Brac Island, Croatia

Brac is one of the largest islands in Croatia, the largest in Dalmatia, and the third largest in the entire Adriatic.

Like the more famous Hvar Island, Brac is very beautiful – filled with hills, scenic coastlines, quaint towns and beaches.

The most famous is Zlatni Rat Beach!

There are fewer tourists here than on Hvar, making it a quieter and more appealing alternative for some visitors.

You can take the ferry services between Brac Island and Hvar, the neighbouring island, and Split to get here.

Main Attraction – Zlatni Rat Beach

Bol is a lovely town set right on the coast on the southern side of Brac.

This is the most tourist-oriented of all the island towns and is well known for its beach, Zlatni Rat, which is usually bustling with beachgoers through the summer.

This beautiful beach is worth visiting even if you’re not staying in the town.

The peninsula the Zlatni Rat Beach is on is almost triangular though it changes a little with each tide!

The white pebble beach has plenty of space for sunbathing, while within the inner pine trees, you can search for the ruins of a Roman villa and swimming pool.

When you’re not enjoying the beach, the town is an excellent place to wander around, and there are some lovely restaurants and bars right on the harbourside.

Supetar is the fastest-growing town on the island, and it’s also growing in popularity among tourists.

It’s a lovely town with several churches and a harbour.

The Weather

Like neighbouring Hvar, the island of Brac has a superb climate for visiting during the summer months – ample sunshine, a small amount of rain, and warm but not excessively hot temperatures.

The average high in July and August is around 28C.

The Weather

Like neighbouring Hvar, the island of Brac has a superb climate for visiting during the summer months – ample sunshine, a small amount of rain, and warm but not excessively hot temperatures.

The average high in July and August is around 28C.

Destination

Check-in date

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Check-out date

Fri 29 Sep 2023

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Where to Stay on Brac Island

Bol is the main tourist town on the island, so you’ll find most hotels and other types of accommodation centred around this town on the southern coast.

There are over 130 properties listed on Brac, and in addition to Bol, you could consider Supetar or Sutivan.

In Bol itself, there are many properties to choose from.

Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa is an excellent choice for anyone who likes working out on holiday, as it has the island’s most prominent wellness and fitness centre. The hotel is very close to Zlatni Rat Beach.

An overview of all hotels on Brac Island here >>